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da Jason Govender mancano 5 anni

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GOVT 2306 Online - Fa19

In 2017, Texas passed a law allowing concealed carry of firearms on certain college campuses. The legislation, spearheaded by Sen. Brian Birdwell and signed by Gov. Abbott, aims to uphold Second Amendment rights while addressing safety concerns.

GOVT 2306 Online - Fa19

Jason Govender

Texas Campus Carry

Goals

Appease only a small percentage of students and Texans
Lower rape/assault stats
Lower gun violence on campuses
Self-Defense from violence
Protection from mass shootings
Constitutional Right

If you have a Texas handgun license, you are eligible to carry your weapon on campus.

Restrictions
History of certain mental illness
Certain high-misdemeanors
People with felony charges
Convicted felons
You must pass a classroom and gun range training course
Must be 21+ (or 18 if member is in military)

Legal - 2017

Community Colleges and some Private Colleges
A number of Private colleges already allow Campus Carry
Allowed in Campus Buildings, classrooms and dorms
Colleges may set up own rules for carry locations.
Allowed

Student Lounges

Common Areas

Cafeterias

Not Allowed

Chemical Labs

Sporting events

Dorm rooms

Staff offices

No Open Carry
Out of Sight
Must be concealed and/or in holder
Abbott (R) passed Bill
Opposed by many Democrats as well as University administrators and faculty.
Originally was not expected to pass
Bill's author, Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
Aboott stated he would sign any bill that advances 2nd Amendment rights in Texas

Interest groups & Supporters

Students for Concealed Carry
Texas State Rifle Assoc.
2nd Amendment activists
CHL Holders
NRA
Open Carry activists
Open Carry Texas
Open Carry Tarrant County
Politicians
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Gov. Abbott
Mostly Republican