A bill that would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses is heading to the desk of Republican Gov. Jim Justice after passing the final hurdle in the GOP-dominated Legislature.
“I fear that if I do not support this legislation, and it happens again, washing their blood off my shoes will not compare to trying to wash the blood off of my hands,” he continued.
Honaker said he understands the concerns of people opposed to the bill, but that he feels people should have the right to defend themselves. He said he hopes no one at a West Virginia college or university ever has to.“What makes this issue even more weighty for me is this isn’t just a policy issue, even though it is a policy issue,” he said. “What makes it even more weighty is it is in fact a constitutional issue. We cannot escape that.
. The two people who spoke in support both represented organizations that advocate for gun-owner rights.Republican Del. Larry Kump said Tuesday he’s heard critics of the bill say as Republicans, he and his colleagues should support the university’s right to local control. He said the best local control is the individual rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
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