CLEVELAND -- It's been almost a year since the Virginia Tech massacre and it will be nine years next week since the Columbine shootings.

Some Ohio lawmakers are pushing new plans to allow students to carry concealed weapons at public universities.

Some students are in favor of such a law, saying that's might be what it would take to stop the next campus gunman, NewsChannel5 reported.

"Would you rather just sit there cowering at a desk when someone executes you or would you rather have a chance to defend your life? That's what it really boils down to," said Ohio student Michael Flitcraft.

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Ohio is one of at least eight states currently considering allowing guns on campus, but supporters know they have an uphill battle.

Flitcraft is licensed to carry a concealed weapon on the streets but can't bring it to school.

"To me it makes no sense that I can defend myself legally over there but I am a felon if I step on the grass over here," said Flitcraft.

Utah, Colorado and Virginia already allow guns on campus, though it's up to school officials to set policy.

Still, most students aren't convinced and say that the idea scares them.

Since 1966, there have been about a dozen college campus shootings. As tragic as they were, experts contend campuses are still among the safest places for young adults.

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