This bill would prevent Arizona’s public universities, colleges, and community colleges from banning concealed firearms for people who have a valid permit. It also protects the right to legally transport and store firearms, such as keeping them in vehicles on campus. While it eases restrictions on carrying concealed weapons, it keeps current penalties and rules for those who disrupt or interfere with the normal operations of a school. If passed, the bill would allow more lawful concealed carry on public college and university campuses and limit the authority of school boards to restrict it. The bill does not apply to K-12 schools or private educational institutions.
