North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has vetoed a bill that would permit firearms on private school grounds, emphasizing that it would compromise the safety of children. The legislation, which passed the state House last month, would have allowed individuals with a concealed carry permit to bring guns onto private campus areas, raising concerns about the adequacy of training for those carrying firearms in educational settings.
Stein’s decision comes amid rising debates over gun safety in schools, following incidents of firearms found by students in educational environments. The governor voiced strong support for traditional law enforcement’s role in protecting schools, noting that officers undergo significantly more training than the potential gun carriers outlined in the bill. As the bill returns to the General Assembly, the future of the proposed legislation hangs in the balance, needing bipartisan support for a possible override of the veto.
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