Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- Bills to remove the prohibition against Concealed Weapons License Holders carrying firearms on college or university campuses were heard in committees in both houses today.
Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00AM SB-68, Campus Carry by CW License Holders by Sen. Greg Evers (R- Baker) was heard in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee House and PASSED by a vote of 3-2. Republican Senators Bradley, Brandes, and Evers voted in Favor of the bill while Democrat Senators Clements and Gibson voted Against it.
On Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30AM HB-4001, Campus Carry by CW License Holders by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota) was heard in the House Criminal Justice Committee and PASSED by a vote of 8-5. Republican Reps. Baxley, Fant, Harrell, Latvala, Plakon, Spano, Trujillo and VanZant voted in Favor of the bill while Republican Ray Pilon voted Against it. Democrats Bracy, Kerner, Pritchett and Watson also voted Against it.
Under this bill, adults 21 years of age or older who have a valid Florida Concealed Weapons or Firearm License will have their rights restored and will be able to carry their concealed firearms on college or university campuses for protection
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Bring this to Washington State! There are places that campuses cross city streets and campus police have joint jurisdiction in these places (able to cite for driving violations, etc). I hate knowing I could lose my license just for innocenty walking, or driving, down a city street that can be classified as being on campus. There are no provision in the laws here protecting us from prosecution in this case as I understand it.