LSU faculty, parents and Student Senate have aired their thoughts on the proposed bill to legalize the carrying of firearms on college campuses.
The bill, HB99, was introduced by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, and would allow anyone lawfully permitted to carry a firearm to also carry on public or private campuses that receive state funding.
Firearms would still be prohibited in areas restricted by federal law, such as disciplinary or administrative hearings, university-operated medical or mental health treatment centers and events with security screening or controlled access, like athletic events…