Mocsary presented a raft of materials and research mainly focusing on other colleges that have allowed some level of firearm carry. He cited instances in which individuals who conceal carry have been able to stop active assailants.

Mocsary also noted that while police may come into a situation unsure of who the “bad guy” may be, people in the room would and could more readily stop them.

Mocsary’s research and data “suggest that victim firearms use against an active assailant is likely to be effective and safe,” he said.

Some limits Mocsary suggested included requiring holsters for weapons, noting how some accidents involved unholstered weapons. He also noted the types of training available for active assailant situations.

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