On March 9, the CU Student Government Association passed its legislation voicing its opinion of opposition on concealed carry on college campuses in Oklahoma.
SGA Vice President Nikki Kirk and Treasurer Casey Meek coauthored Resolution 3114008 which calls for the “the prohibition of concealed carry weapons (CCW) on college and university campuses.” The bill argues that students, faculty and staff would not be safer on campus if they were allowed to carry a weapon.
It is illegal in Oklahoma for concealed carry to be on state institutions and campuses. Currently there are multiple bills in the Oklahoma House of Representative and Senate Public Safety Committees that would allow the legalization of concealed carry on college campuses.
Resolution 3114008 passed the CU SGA governing body with 17 in the yes, eight in the no and five in the abstention. The legislation will voice Cameron’s opposition to concealed carry on college campuses if it is approved by Faculty Senate and President McArthur.
Students who are interested in serving as a SGA Officer or Senator can now file for the positions. Forms can be picked up in the SGA or Student Activities Office on the second floor of the MCC.