Mark Reinhardt- Boise Idaho
Yesterday, a walkout at Boise State University took place to protest for and against Idaho SB 1254 at the Idaho Statehouse. Those against the measure had used a twitter hashtag, titled #NoGunsOnCampus.
In an interview with Nick Corronato, spokesperson for Students for Concealed Carry, he described the training associated with a Concealed Carry permit, and the issues surrounding an Active Shooter situation.
Ron Enwright, a Boise Resident who also is a Gun Owner, expressed his opposition to the Legislation, citing, “responsible gun ownership.”
According to SB 1254, the following is described as the “Legislative Intent.”
The bill itself establishes places on College Campuses where Guns are prohibited;
The Legislature’s Bill Tracking System has the following listed as the voting record for SB 1254.
During the protest, both sides engaged in discussion related to their stances on the Legislation itself.
The Huffington Post touched on Justice Scalia’s stance on limiting the right to bare arms, in a article written by them,
The article itself had also included the video interview with Scalia from Fox News Sunday.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/29/antonin-scalia-guns_n_1715969.html
SB 1254, is scheduled for a hearing in the Idaho House State Affairs Committee at 8:00 AM today.
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