Campus carry in the United States refers to the possession of firearms on college or university campuses in the United States. Each state has its own discretion on laws concerning campus carry.
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Campus carry by state
There are three different forms of campus carry laws that states enact: mandatory, institutional, or non-permissive.
Mandatory refers to a law or court decision which requires a publicly funded institution to generally allow firearms on campus, though some locations may be exempted depending on the school policy (e.g. in a secure area, or at a sporting event). Restricted areas vary by state and individual school; refer to a school's specific policy for details. Some states require the firearm to be concealed (e.g. Texas) while others allow concealed or open carry (e.g. Utah).
Institutional refers to the decision of each institution to determine whether to allow firearms on campus. School firearm policies generally do not have the force of law. The majority of institutions in these states opt to ban guns with a few exceptions (e.g. Liberty University).
Non-permissive refers to the prohibition of firearms on any institutional property by law, with limited exceptions.
For full details for each state, including references to state laws and campus policies, see references.
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History
As of May 2017, 10 states allow campus carry, while 20 states plus DC ban campus carry.
The first states to legalize campus carry were Colorado in 2003 and Utah in 2004. This led to a debate among students and staff at various universities throughout the country whether this would make students safer or cause safety concerns. Those in favor of campus carry made the point that allowing students to carry would allow them to protect themselves and others. Those against campus carry said that allowing students to carry would be dangerous because there would be more guns on campus grounds and could cause a distraction to learning. The Virginia Tech shooting incident further ignited the debate in many states on allowing students and faculty to carry on campus.
References
See also
- Gun politics in the United States
- School shootings
- Higher education in the United States
- Concealed carry in the United States
- Gun politics
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