A conservative student organization at Southern Methodist University is advocating for a policy change to allow concealed carry on campus. This follows Texas law permitting concealed firearms on public university campuses, though private institutions like SMU are currently exempt. The Turning Point USA chapter, led by President Preston Patten, believes that lifting the weapons ban would enhance public safety, particularly in light of potential violence and self-defense scenarios.
The group recently launched a petition to gain support for their initiative, which has been well received among students and faculty. Patten expresses optimism about collaborating with the university’s new president, Jay Hartzell, who has experience with campus carry policies from his previous role at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to their petitioning efforts, the organization has hosted events featuring prominent conservative figures to raise awareness and support for their cause.
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