Now that college students are back on campus and classes are in full swing, let’s talk about campus carry — the shorthand for a slew of policies created by the […]
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Education officials worry HB 4299 might be unloading additional conflicts in school safety
Is House Bill 4299 a loaded gun — unto itself? That’s what the leaders of West Virginia’s two unions for teachers and others who work in school buildings are worried […]
House passes bill allowing educators to carry concealed weapons
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed a bill that would allow educators to carry concealed firearms as designated school protection officers. The bill passed 89-11 Wednesday after more than […]
Senate committees OK gun bill, student organization bill, Edith Levy resolution
MORGANTOWN — Senate committees on Thursday approved bills dealing with firearms instruction and belief-based student organizations, and a resolution honoring Morgantown resident and Holocaust survivor Edith Levy. Senate Government Organization […]
State-mandated campus carry is a terrible policy
Last week, MetroNews’ Mike Nolting caught up with college officials around the region as they prepare to implement campus carry next July. So now seems as good a time as […]
Senate Judiciary approves new version of campus carry, to allow concealed carry of handguns on public college and university campuses
MORGANTOWN – Campus carry is once again working its way through the state Legislature. SB 10 is called the Campus Self Defense Act and sets the parameters for people with […]
What can cities do when bad gun laws are hurting the economy?
by Ian Ayres and Fredrick Vars Bad gun laws have claimed yet another victim, but not the kind you might be thinking of. This year’s Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta […]
Sheriff: New phone scam targets concealed carry permit holders
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department warns local residents of a new phone scam regarding concealed carry permits. Department officials said they received a call from a local permit holder who […]
With guns, safety must come first
Pennsylvania is among the 14 states that do not, on a statewide basis, require a permit to carry a firearm openly, but do require a permit to carry a concealed […]
Feb. 26 letters to the editor
Social justice coalition supports review board The Community Coalition for Social Justice (CCSJ) is a Monongalia County organization that has been in existence for over 20 years. During those years, […]
