A staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, Dr. Oliverson is a firm believer in both campus carry and open carry in the State of Texas. He often says, "gun-free zones promote tragedy rather than prevent it," and "gun-free zones should be renamed "defenseless victim zones.'" Dr. Oliverson strongly believes in a citizen's right to defend themselves and others, and will work to eliminate restrictions on where a law-abiding citizen may carry a firearm legally. He will also oppose attempts by federal or state authorities to restrict the ownership of firearms through selective ammunition, magazine capacity, or so called "assault weapon bans."