Moore Capito on Gun Control

	Moore Capito on Gun Control

Against letting schools make all dorms "gun-free zones"

Delegates Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, and Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, proposed that higher learning institutions should have the option to fully restrict concealed carry in some residence halls, which he argued would accommodate students who wish to live in a dorm free of firearms. House Judiciary chair Moore Capito, R-Kanawha, challenged the amendment saying it was too broad and wouldn't prevent schools from making "gun-free zones" in all dorms. Source: The Daily Athenaeum on 2024 West Virginia Gubernatorial race , Feb 21, 2023

Allow permit holders to carry weapons on campus

NRA-ILA statement in support: The Campus Defense Act allows law-abiding carry permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education. Current state law does not prohibit carrying of a defensive firearm on campus, but institution policy may lead to expulsion or termination of employment.BestCollges.com statement in opposition: [Three college] presidents said the [the Act would cost] up to $11.6 million to implement the required safeguards; they have "serious reservations" about the significant public safety challenges, and student mental health challenges. [Two other college] presidents asserted that the boards of governors of their respective institutions are best suited to make campus carry decisions; "We do not support statewide campus carry."

>Legislative Outcome: passed Senate 29-4-1 on Jan/24/23; passed House 84-13-2 on Feb/21/23; State Rep. Moore Capito voted YES; signed by Governor Jim Justice on Mar/1/23.

Source: NRA-ILA on Indiana Legislature voting records SB10 , Feb 21, 2023

Allow gun in car on school property with firearm permit

SB388: Relating to dangerous weapons: The Legislature finds that the safety and welfare of the citizens of this state are inextricably dependent upon assurances of safety for children attending and persons employed by schools in this state. it shall not be unlawful to possess a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility when such institution has adopted written policies allowing for possession of firearms on or in the institution’s buildings, structures or facilities.

NRA-ILA summary in favor: Senate Bill 388 allows law-abiding citizens in possession of a concealed firearm permit to transport a firearm onto school property while dropping off or picking up students, as long as the firearm does not leave the motor vehicle.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 34-0-0 on Mar/27/17; passed House 94-5-1 on Apr/7/17; State Rep. Moore Capito voted YES; signed by Governor Jim Justice on Apr/26/17.

Source: NRA-ILA on West Virginia State voting records SB388 , Apr 17, 2017

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