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Senate 187,House 5345

• Rick Mitchell

  

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  March 2, 2017

  would prohibit carrying on school grounds by anyone other than a peace officer.

  
  

   

  
  

   

  
  

   

  
  

   

  
  

  This is nothing more than a swipe at lawful concealed carry permit holders. Current law already permits carry for those properly screened and licensed to carry, and this law has been on the books for years with no demonstrated problems. To the contrary, creating more gun free zones does nothing more than embolden criminals. This legislation was introduced and defeated last session after proponents of the bills were unable to document any problems with current law.

  would prohibit carrying on school grounds by anyone other than a peace officer.

   

   

   

   

  This is nothing more than a swipe at lawful concealed carry permit holders. Current law already permits carry for those properly screened and licensed to carry, and this law has been on the books for years with no demonstrated problems. To the contrary, creating more gun free zones does nothing more than embolden criminals. This legislation was introduced and defeated last session after proponents of the bills were unable to document any problems with current law.