Legislation seeks to allow guns on school campuses

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Legislation seeks to allow guns on school campuses

Published: 02/03/12 - 11:56am Written by eCapitol

Multiple bills have been filed that would allow guns on elementary and secondary school campuses.

One such bill, HB 2417, by Rep. John Enns, R-Waukomis, would allow licensed concealed handguns on school campuses if the governing boards of the schools adopt a policy authorizing such carry. Enns said he has heard from educators and administrators in rural parts of the state concerned about the distance law enforcement would have to travel if something were to occur on campus.

Another bill, SB 1849, by Sen. Josh Brecheen, R-Coalgate, would allow school superintendents to carry concealed handguns on school grounds if given approval by the school board. For the full story go to www.ecapitol.net

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Legislation seeks to allow guns on school campuses