West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a campus carry bill into law, allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry their firearms on college campuses in the state.
Black Guns Matter and Solutionary Center founder Maj Toure explains why he believes gun rights are human rights.allows concealed carry permit holders"I’m proud to sign the Campus Self-Defense Act, which will strengthen Second Amendment protections in West Virginia. West Virginia now joins 11 other U.S. states, including Texas and Utah, that have had this legislation for years," Justice said, according to WVNS. last week at a vote of 84-13. The law will take effect on July 1, 2024.
"I’ve always said I will do everything I can to protect West Virginia’s Second Amendment rights, and with this law, West Virginia will continue to be a national leader. I sincerely thank the legislature for passing this bill overwhelmingly and the National Rifle Association for their support," Justice added.The bill bans the open carry of a firearm on a college or university campus and allows colleges to implement exceptions.
Justice said it was a"proud day" for him as he signed the bill, adding that the law sends"a message to the world, by God, if you want to mess with us, we can mess back."
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