Two Gonzaga University students are on indefinite probation for pulling out a gun when an intruder allegedly tried to force his way into their university-owned apartment.

Erik Fagan and Dan McIntosh were notified Sunday in a letter from the Spokane, Wash., university they had been placed on indefinite probation for violating the school's weapons policy Oct. 24 when a six-time felon knocked on their door and allegedly demanded money.

Fagan said he answered the door to their apartment when he confronted John Taylor, a repeat offender who told him he'd just gotten out of jail.

"I just kind of popped up and opened the door and see Mr. Taylor standing there and he starts explaining how he's homeless and needs money," Fagan told ABC News.

Fagan said Taylor tried to barge in and he called out to his roommate for help. McIntosh entered the room and brandished his gun.

"I drew my pointed weapon at him and at which time he sees me and takes off," McIntosh said.

McIntosh, an electrical engineering major, said he and Fagan called police after the incident and Taylor was arrested.

McIntosh has a concealed weapons permit for his gun but campus police confiscated the weapon and told the seniors they had violated school policy and could be suspended or even expelled.

Even though the incident took place off campus, the building that houses the apartment is owned by Gonzaga and school officials say their rules on no weapons is clearly stated.

"The university policy prohibits the possession of weapons in residential facilities. We also have a similar prohibition on the rest of campus," Vice President of Gonzaga Dr. Earl Martin said.

Fagan and McIntosh say they didn't know anything about the policy, but they wouldn't change a thing as they wonder what would have happened to them if they hadn't been armed.

"Because we were just defending ourselves there is no reason that we should be punished for it," Fagan said.

The seniors said they plan to appeal the school's indefinite probation ruling.

So the campus has made it so safe that criminals know that the area is very easy to rob since no-one is allowed to protect themselves. It is just lucky that the criminal did not knock on a room with girls. I am sure the Dean of the campus thinks calling 911 would help….but I am sure he has never been robbed in his giant mansion with privacy gates, security system, and whatever else the guy might have in his home.

The next victim at that school should sue them for their "Firearms Prohibited" policy. All I know is that I will not be sending my kids to any school that has ridiculous rules about "No Firearms" and "Gun Free" zones. They make prime hunting grounds for criminal predators and Mass Shooters. There's a reason why they're called criminals, which means they have no regard to the rules and law. These policies only harm the law abiding and make for easy victims.

I would rather be expelled by Gonzaga then be remembered in a Candlelight vigil. I would rather be face the board of regents in an expulsion hearing then have them comforting my parents and speak at my funeral. If his CCP came from the State of Washington then that should trump campus law. And I am pretty sure the Constitution trumps all law. Of course the only thing that will get the Universities attention is if parents start with drawing their students from Gonzaga since the University will not let them defend themselves.

are these guys getting free tuition and free room and board? or are they being robbed of five figures of year for the 'privilege' of attending that university and living in one of their 'high security' buildings? if i were a parent of a gonzaga student, i would go buy them a firearm immediately to stash away. screw what the school says...better to be expelled from that pathetic school than being killed, without the school caring at all whatsoever. smh.

The one student did everything right in my opinion. Took the class, got the license, remained calm enough not to just shoot the guy and did not give chase.

People do not have to be victims, nor are they required to be heroes but they should be able to defend themselves.

будем надеятся, что пробэйшн снимут.
я против оружия в принципе, но ситуации почти всегда двойственные.
иногда хочется, чтобы оружие было запрещено, и тогда бы подростки не хватали пистолеты и не несли в школу...
а иногда, как в этом случае, хорошо, что у них был пистолет..
комментирующие правы: если в этой стране разрешено оружие в других местах, то gun-free zone becomes a very easy target for robbers etc.

вчера только видела по телику рекламу видео-игры про войну.. оружие, стрелялка и все выглядит как взаправду..

Вот где зло --вот эти компании, которые выпускают такие игры- войнушки надо прищучить и задвинуть на место, запретить такие видео-игры с оружием.
это ж так наиграются дети, взрослые и крыша потом у них едет..
А компании, выпускающие такие игры деньги гребут, им пофигу...

Примерно из той-же оперы, что в недавно в NH клерка с заправки уволили за то, что достал пистолет и спугнул грабителя.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/16/nh ... t-robbery/

Осталось еще тока грабителю место уволенного клерка предложить and the madness circle would be complete......

при чем это NH, там с оружейными законами все в порядке.

По-вашему, этот бомж из тюрьмы переиграл в видео игры?

Spokane вообще самый опасный город в Вашингтоне.