2009 Senate Bill 747

Remove colleges from CPL “gun-free zones”

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 19, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To remove college and university campuses from the “gun-free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law. Under current law, a person can get a permit to carry after meeting background check and training requirements, but is still prohibited from carrying a pistol in schools, day care facilities, sports stadiums or arenas, bars, bar/restaurants, places of worship, college dorms and classrooms, hospitals, casinos, entertainment facilities that hold more than 2,500, and courts.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary