State lawmakers push to expand laws allowing guns on college campuses
State lawmakers in at least six states are pushing to expand laws allowing guns on college campuses, citing self-defense as a reason. Opponents argue that this could make campuses less safe and increase the risk of accidental or impulsive violence.
Lawmakers in several US states are revisiting the debate on guns on college campuses. Republican lawmakers in Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming have introduced bills to allow concealed carry on public college campuses. The push comes amid a year of intense debate over gun policy. A recent shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia has highlighted the issue. Currently, more than half of US states prohibit firearms on public colleges and universities. At least 13 states allow firearms on public college campuses, with some restrictions. Gun rights advocates argue that gun-free zones attract crime and limit individuals' ability to defend themselves. However, some experts say the data on gun-free zones and violent crime is inconclusive. The debate is part of a broader push to expand gun rights and dismantle gun-free zones. States retain flexibility to regulate guns on college campuses, but legal questions remain.
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