Higher educational institutions; possession of concealed handguns by faculty members. (HB424)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Possession of concealed handguns by faculty members at state institutions of higher education. Allows full-time faculty members of state institutions of higher education who possess a valid Virginia concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun on campus. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/04/2008 | Committee |
01/04/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 085912616 |
01/04/2008 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
02/12/2008 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
College presidents and their Board of Visitors should decide policy for their own campus.
We are reminded time and time again that when seconds count, the police are just minutes away.
Continuing to restrict where law abiding citizens can carry self-defense firearms just creates more and more pro-crime zones. And yes, the horrible VA Tech incident is a prime example. One lawfully armed teacher or student could have ended that killing spree before it even started.
Yes, faculty members with CHP's (which implies safety training) should be allowed to carry a handgun on campus.
OPPOSE: Guns should not be a part of the college equation. College security should be enforced. Professors have enough responsibitlies and students are not there to be policemen.
Increased exposure to deadly weapons does not equate to a reduction in risk of being harmed. Armed college faculty are no more likely to be able to stop a deranged gunman than are the campus police.