In light of recent events, it would seem that recent efforts by Oklahoma State Representative Jason Murphey to allow college students (and I assume any others) over 21 and with a concealed carry permit to carry on college campuses might be welcomed. The House Judiciary and Public Safety Committee passed the bill 14-2. It is opposed by Rep. Paul Roan.
Guess the party affiliations of Murphey and Roan.
Okay, folks, since this issue has come close to home this last couple weeks, weigh in with your comments.
The Tulsa World has the story.
2 comments
Comment by Rogers State Student on March 4, 2008 at 2:44 PM
I for one would welcome the right to carry. I am not yet 21, and unfortunately, it is still over a year before I will be, but I know as soon as possible, I am going and getting my concealed carry permit. I’ve had this planned for a few years now. I’ve taken all the proper gun safety courses, and regularly target practice at the range with my father. I know many people may find that odd for a girl, but I enjoy the practice, and the time with my father. And after recent events at my college, I would more than welcome the right to carry, and I’m pretty sure my parents would feel better about it too. I hope this passes, and I hope that Rogers State is a college that takes on the policy.
Comment by Tyson Wynn on March 4, 2008 at 2:59 PM
If the state law passes, I don’t think the individual colleges would be allowed to opt out.