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- Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:12 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: UT campus carry rules
- Replies: 35
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Re: UT campus carry rules
2017 session is around the corner. If these unreasonable policies stick, we should prepare to tighten the bolts on the Campus Carry law to allow for fewer arbitrary decisions by the universities. They had their chance to enact reasonable restrictions. Empty chamber and offices being declared gun-free zones are not reasonable under the intent of the law.
- Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: UT campus carry rules
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6790
Re: UT campus carry rules
I haven't read the AG opinion, but this was in the bill:TexasJohnBoy wrote:I think the chambered round issue, and the 'private office issue' was covered by the Attorney General.
The bill does not allow rules about how to carry to be established, only where to carry.
A random prof is not granted the authority by the bill to say that any space is off limits. That ability is specifically delegated to the president, with the regents able to amend. Not every Joe or Jim Bob with three letters hanging off of their business card.
It has been a while since I read the AGs opinion though, so I may be foggy on it.
Emphasis mine. So it seems they have the power to establish reasonable rules, regulations, and provisions regarding the carrying of handguns on their campus. It doesn't say that the can only establish prohibited areas.(d-1)After consulting with students, staff, and faculty of
the institution regarding the nature of the student population,
specific safety considerations, and the uniqueness of the campus
environment, the president or other chief executive officer of an
institution of higher education in this state shall establish
reasonable rules, regulations, or other provisions regarding the
carrying of concealed handguns by license holders on the campus of
the institution or on premises located on the campus of the
institution.
I'm not disagreeing if the AG has made an opinion on this matter, I'm just saying what the law says.
Anyone have a link to the AG opinion in question?
- Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: UT campus carry rules
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6790
Re: UT campus carry rules
Modern semi-autos and revolvers are equally safe in the sense of accidental shootings. They are drop safe because the firing pin can't impact the primer unless the trigger is pulled - due to internal safety mechanisms.
It seems whoever made this rule up doesn't have a very firm grasp of firearm safety.
It seems whoever made this rule up doesn't have a very firm grasp of firearm safety.