Lawmakers in North Dakota are reconsidering bills that would allow firearms to be carried on college campuses after students and administrators expressed their concerns. Two bills, HB 1588 and HB 1365, were criticized by students and administrators from the University of North Dakota and Lake Region State College for opening up college campuses to guns. The bills would remove the provision in the North Dakota Century Code that bars firearms from publicly-owned or operated buildings, including college campuses.
Opponents of the bills argue that allowing guns on campus could increase the risk of harm, especially considering the potential for mental health issues among college students. Lawmakers have decided to place the bills into a special subcommittee for further review. The debate also includes discussions on whether to exclude university buildings from the legislation. The bills have attracted public attention and opposition from various groups, including the North Dakota Catholic Conference and the National Rifle Association, who are pushing for amendments to further regulate gun laws in the state.
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