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West Virginia’s governor signed bill allowing firearms onto public college and university campuses

March 2nd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill Wednesday allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses. Calling it a proud day for West Virginia, Republican Governor Jim Justice signed the bill, surrounded by more than two dozen state lawmakers, members of the National Rifle Association, and the West Virginia Citizens Defense League…

 The law will take effect in July 2024. Similar legislation has passed in 11 other states. Justice said guns have been present on state campuses even without the new law…