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Do you think it's a good idea to allow college students to carry handguns on campus?
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December 14, 2007
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Some university officials are concerned about a state senator's proposed legislation that would allow some college students to carry guns for self-protection on campus.
GOP State Senator Hank Erwin of Montevallo has offered the bill for the legislative session, which starts February 5th. Under his proposal, students would have to meet several conditions, including being enrolled in an ROTC military training program, having no felony or misdemeanor convictions, and completing a gun skills course.
Jacksonville State University President William Meehan told the New York Times Regional Newspapers that he opposes the bill.
Auburn spokeswoman Deedie Dowdle said the idea probably wouldn't go over well with parents or campus security officials.
Kellee Reinhart, spokeswoman for the University of Alabama System, said officials have not studied the bill and she declined comment.
Erwin said arming students could help in situations like the April mass-shooting at Virginia Tech. He introduced similar legislation late in the 2007 legislative session - it died in a Senate committee.
A spokeswoman for Governor Bob Riley said he has not read the bill and had no comment.