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7 States Considering Allowing Guns On College Campuses

Seven States Consider Allowing Guns On Campus
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Schools have traditionally been gun-free zones, but some states are considering loosening or changing laws when it comes to firearms on campus.

While some say that allowing guns on campus would increase violent incidents, others say that armed students would be better able to protect themselves in crisis situations.

According to Armedcampuses.org, an anti-gun site which lists postsecondary institutions that currently allow firearms on campus, Utah is the only state which prohibits colleges from setting institutional rules regarding guns on campus and expressly allows arms on campus. Colorado, Michigan and Virginia allow institutions to ban guns at their discretion, but host a number of schools which allow firearms on campus.

Below, check out seven states moving towards looser campus gun laws.

Do you think colleges should allow guns on campus? Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments section.

States Moving Towards Allowing Guns on Campus
Arizona (01 of07)
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A bill that passed in the state Senate on March 14 would allow students, faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons on college campuses. (credit:AP)
Nebraska (02 of07)
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A bill proposed by Nebraska Sen. Mark Christensen (above) would allow professors at public universities to have guns on campus. The bill is currently languishing in committee. (credit:AP)
Nevada(03 of07)
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Nevada legislators are considering a bill that would bar colleges from banning firearms on campus. Seen above is Amanda Collins, a University of Nevada student who was sexually assaulted on campus in 2007 and testified in favor of passing the bill. (credit:AP)
New Mexico(04 of07)
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New Mexico officials are considering a law which would allow those with a concealed carry gun license to have guns on public college campuses. (credit:Flickr:Cadha13)
Oklahoma(05 of07)
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A bill which would allow those licensed to carry concealed weapons to do so on campus has passed the state Senate, and is now under consideration by the Oklahoma House Public Safety Committee. (credit:Flickr:KOMUnews)
Tennessee(06 of07)
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Tennessee legislators are considering a bill which would allow professors to have handguns on campus. Pictured above is Sen. Stacey Campfield, one of the bill's sponsors. (credit:AP)
Texas (07 of07)
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A bill allowing students to carry guns on the campuses of state universities is predicted to be voted into law, to the dismay of a number of Texan students. Shown above is bill sponsor Texas Rep. Joe Driver. (credit:AP)

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