WV Senate passes concealed campus carry

[jc1240]

My son (at WVU) sent this. Concealed carry with permit passes the state Senate and heads to the House. Some exceptions such as no carry at large gatherings like games. Must have a permit and applies only to state colleges and universities. The reason given - state schools are a part of the government and have constitutional restrictions on denying rights.

WV residents 18-21 can get a provisional carry license which expires at the age of 21.

Campus Carry bill passes West Virginia Senate, heads to House | WV News | wvnews.com

 

[wreckdiver]

That’s awesome. I wish they had that 30 years ago when I attended. Image if Virginia tech had campus carry? May have stopped a mass shooter.

 

[Longhorse]

Good news for WV. It will be great news if it passes the House and gets signed into law.

 

[cmartin]

In the 70’s no one asked and it was no problem.

 

[5pins]

July 1 2024?

 

[bcr229]

July 1 2024?

Probably to give the colleges time to adapt to the provisions in the bill, e.g. install storage lockers for students who live in the residence halls.

 

[5pins]

Probably to give the colleges time to adapt to the provisions in the bill, e.g. install storage lockers for students who live in the residence halls.

I guess that makes sense.

 

[Inigoes]

West Virginia advances campus gun bill despite student alarm

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms on state college and university campuses, despite overwhelming opposition from frustrated students who came to the Capitol to testify against it.

apnews.com

 

[Inigoes]

Onto the Governor's desk

MSN

 

[BUFF7MM]

Onto the Governor's desk

MSN

What a difference a 10 minute drive is for me.

 

[jc1240]

America. I hope to make it there one day.

 

[wreckdiver]

Sweet

 

[wreckdiver]

When I graduated from WVU back in the 90’s they probably turned out just as many alcoholics as they did graduates. Never felt unsafe there or the need to carry, but it would have been sketchy if I did. Did have some crazy good times there.

 

[mauser58]

My son (at WVU) sent this. Concealed carry with permit passes the state Senate and heads to the House. Some exceptions such as no carry at large gatherings like games. Must have a permit and applies only to state colleges and universities. The reason given - state schools are a part of the government and have constitutional restrictions on denying rights.

WV residents 18-21 can get a provisional carry license which expires at the age of 21.
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Campus Carry bill passes West Virginia Senate, heads to House | WV News | wvnews.com

Good news. I have two sons that graduated from WVU in Morgantown about 20 years ago. They both got carry permits as soon as age permitted them. They both lived on Campus back then and kept pistol near to them in truck or in their rental apartments. They both wanted protection in case they ever needed it. I believe that earlier years before them someone did some crazy stuff there with a gun. I remember them saying that it would be too late by the time law enforcement showed up. We carried everywhere else there and on the farm also.

 

[swinokur]

Gov signed into law

West Virginia governor signs campus carry gun bill

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill Wednesday allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.

m.washingtontimes.com

 

[jc1240]

Sweet! I still dream of moving to America one day.