This event is a tragedy because of life changing wounds that Brown's victims have received, but it is also a tragedy because these victims were denied any opportunity to defend themselves simply due to working on the university campus. Since the beginning of lawful concealed carry in Ohio, an imaginary line has surrounded campuses, restaurants and other common locations that deprive Ohio citizens of the ability to defend themselves. Many in the shrill anti-gun community have claimed for years that "blood will run in the streets" if individuals are given the opportunity to lawfully defend themselves - but that just hasn't happened. In every state that CCW has been legalized, violent and property crime of all types has dropped significantly. Concealed handgun licensees are among the safest, lowest crime groups in the state year after year - even lower than law enforcement officers who are the only ones the anti's claim should have access to firearms.