This week, the Gillette College Board of Trustees approved the first reading of a draft concealed carry policy that will permit licensed firearms on campus, in compliance with a new state law effective July 1. This policy specifies instances where firearms can be confiscated and outlines certain exceptions, such as in laboratories containing volatile materials, while also establishing storage requirements for visitors’ firearms in biometric containers provided by the college.
Legal counsel David Horning emphasizes that the college has limited authority to regulate concealed carry under state legislation, which primarily assigns such regulatory power to the Wyoming Legislature. With a final vote scheduled for June 18, the policy reflects extensive discussions with community colleges and aims to mirror the language used by the University of Wyoming, drawing interest amidst ongoing national dialogue about campus safety and gun rights.
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