Jamonique Florence

Texas State President Denise Trauth and the Campus Carry Task Force want to hear the university community's thoughts about the implementation of the Campus Carry law thus far. Bobcat Update's Jamonique Florence tells us  about the university's efforts to spark discussion.

When firearms have a presence on campus, safety is a central concern. In September, President Trauth e-mailed a survey invitation  to all students, faculty, and staff urging them to participate in a holistic review of the Campus Carry law. Since last year, the law has allowed anyone with a concealed handgun license to carry such a weapon on campus. The purpose of the survey is to find out what people think about possible changes to the Campus Carry  rules . More gun-free areas are being considered, including testing centers and faculty offices.
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Many areas, including, but not limited to, spaces providing services or events for minors, health care services, and competitive sporting events, have already been declared gun-free zones.  While these areas prohibit Campus Carry, there is only so much university officials can do to ensure maintained safety.
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Protecting the safety of anyone who visits the university begins with educating and raising mental-health awareness. 
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A full list of gun-free areas is available on the Campus Carry page of the Texas State website.
(STANDUP) Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take the survey and share their thoughts on the newly proposed gun-free zones and the campus carry law. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jamonique Florence.