Tag: Concealed Carry
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Why Carry?
Corrections: In a previous version of this article, Dennis McCuistion’s name was misspelled. Also, the time Will Perkins served in the Army was misstated. The Mercury regrets these errors. CHL holders detail reasons for supporting law allowing concealed handguns in campus buildings For political science sophomore Will Perkins, his concealed handgun is like an extension…
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Campus Carry Town Hall Meeting addresses concerns, questions
A forum to gather input and inform attendees on legislation S.B. No. 11 was hosted on September 22 in the Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology building. This legislation makes Texas the ninth state to allow concealed handgun license owners to carry concealed weapons on public university campuses. UTD faculty, staff and students, as well as…
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Guns on Campus?
The Senate State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 17, which would allow licensed holders to carry holstered handguns openly and Senate Bill 11, which would undo a ban of concealed handguns for licensed holders 21 or over at state university campuses, on Feb. 12. The committee passed both bills with a 7-2 vote. They will…