美國德州通過新法 允許學生持隱蔽槍進入校園

A new law has come into effect in the US state of Texas that allows students to carry concealed guns on campuses.

一項允許學生在校園內攜帶隱蔽槍支的新法規已在美國的德克薩斯州生效。

Students aged 21 or over who have a concealed handgun permit may take guns into classrooms, under the new law.

按照這項新法的規定，年滿21歲或以上的學生，只要擁有隱蔽攜帶槍支許可證，就可以帶槍進入教室。

Texas has now become one of eight US states that allows students to carry guns into college buildings.

德克薩斯現在成爲了美國8個允許學生帶槍進入大學校園的州中的一員。

Many higher education officials and students are concerned the law may discourage students from attending universities in the state. But supporters of the law argue it is "critical" to self-defence and upholding constitutional rights.

許多高等教育官員和學生都對此表示擔憂，他們認爲這項法案可能會讓該州的學生不想上大學。但是這項法案的支持者則辯稱說，自衛和維護憲法的權利“很重要”。

Texan Republicans say the "campus carry" law could prevent another mass shooting. They argue that deranged gunmen often target "gun-free zones" such as university campuses and cinemas because they do not meet resistance when they commit their crimes.

德州共和黨人表示，這項“在校園裏進行的”法案可以防止發生另一場大規模槍擊案的發生。他們認爲瘋狂的槍手經常把目標瞄準在如大學校園和電影院這樣的“無槍區”，因爲他們在這些地方犯下罪行的時候不會遭到抵抗。

Some academics have argued that the law which took effect will lead to a curtailment of free speech because students with guns could create an intimidating atmosphere

不過一些學者認爲，頒佈實施的這項法案會削弱言論自由，因爲帶槍的學生們可能會營造出一種恐怖的氣氛。