(AP) – A bill that would allow people with a concealed carry
license to carry their firearms at Arkansas colleges, some bars and many state
buildings if they undergo additional training has advanced out of a House
committee.
Republican Rep. Charlie Collins' bill advanced out of the House Judiciary
Committee Tuesday. Collins says the bill is meant to deter shootings on Arkansas
campuses.
Under the measure, people with a concealed carry license can complete an
additional eight hours of training to receive a permit endorsement, which allows
them to carry on college campuses and other public buildings. A person with the
enhanced permit could also carry in private establishments, like restaurants or
bars, unless written notices prohibiting concealed carry at that location are
posted.
Courtrooms, prisons and places of worship are exempt.
license to carry their firearms at Arkansas colleges, some bars and many state
buildings if they undergo additional training has advanced out of a House
committee.
Republican Rep. Charlie Collins' bill advanced out of the House Judiciary
Committee Tuesday. Collins says the bill is meant to deter shootings on Arkansas
campuses.
Under the measure, people with a concealed carry license can complete an
additional eight hours of training to receive a permit endorsement, which allows
them to carry on college campuses and other public buildings. A person with the
enhanced permit could also carry in private establishments, like restaurants or
bars, unless written notices prohibiting concealed carry at that location are
posted.
Courtrooms, prisons and places of worship are exempt.
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