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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