Category Archives: Campus Carry

Innocent Victims of Gun Control: The Eagle Scout

Posted on May 2, 2013 by John Pierce

I would like for you to meet Cole Withrow. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, Cole is an honors student and high school senior in Johnston County North Carolina … at least he was until recently. Now, he is charged … Continue reading →

Posted in Campus Carry, Innocent Victims of Gun Control, North Carolina, Zero Tolerance Policies | 40 Comments

Radford University’s self-defense ban goes into effect even as VCU sees huge increase in crime against students

Posted on October 30, 2012 by John Pierce

Last week’s Virginia Register contained the final publication of Radford University’s campus weapons ban. This may seem rather sudden to those familiar with the rather long and complex ‘notice and comment’ process by which most regulations are promulgated in Virginia. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Virginia | 4 Comments

University of Mary Washington finalizes their gun ban

Posted on October 8, 2012 by John Pierce

“Because professors, staff and students are precluded from protecting themselves on campus, Cho, a student at Virginia Tech himself, was able to simply walk on campus and go on a killing rampage with no worry that anyone would stop him.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Virginia | 10 Comments

RU willing to render students defenseless?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by John Pierce

“[Denying teachers, administrators, adult-students, and visitors the right to carry at the university] will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus.” – Virginia Tech VP Larry Hincker This quote never fails to make my blood boil. It is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Virginia | 6 Comments

Anti-Gun Wacko of The Week: Professor Jerry Peterson

Posted on August 21, 2012 by John Pierce

Those of us who spend our time defending gun rights are used to dealing with the emotionally charged and twisted logic of those on the other side of the issue. But every once in a while, someone takes a position … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Power, Campus Carry, Colorado | 17 Comments

Mother of VA Tech victim speaks out in support of campus carry

Posted on April 17, 2012 by John Pierce

Five years ago today, on a cold, sad Monday in April, Virginia Tech senior Seung Hui Cho went on a rampage that cost the lives of 32 of the Commonwealth’s best and brightest young people and sent a nation into … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Virginia | 11 Comments

JMU Board of Visitors moves forward on weapons ban regulation

Posted on April 16, 2012 by John Pierce

During a Friday April 15th 2012 meeting, the Board of Visitors of James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, voted to promulgate a regulation banning weapons on campus. While the exact text of the proposed regulation has not yet been … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Virginia | 2 Comments

Virginia Tech publishes final ‘Weapons on Campus’ regulation

Posted on April 11, 2012 by John Pierce

In the April 9, 2012 edition of the Virginia Register, the final Virginia Tech ‘Weapons on Campus’ regulation was published and now has the force and effect of law. The regulation, which is codified at 8VAC105-20-10 through 8VAC105-20-40, addresses the “carrying, … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Virginia | 7 Comments

Virginia Tech Responds to AG Opinion on ‘No Guns’ Policy

Posted on July 12, 2011 by John Pierce

Following last week’s opinion by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli that state university policies are trumped by state-issued concealed handgun permits while properly promulgated regulations are not, Virginia Tech has announced their intent to transform their ‘no guns’ policy into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Campus Carry, Virginia | 7 Comments

Virginia AG Cuccinelli Says Carry Permits Trump UVA ‘No-Guns’ Policy

Posted on July 5, 2011 by John Pierce

In response to an inquiry by Senator Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. (R – District 24), on July 1st Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued an opinion  addressing the constitutionality and validity of a University of Virginia policy banning  the “possession, storage or use … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Concealed Carry, Open Carry, State Laws, Virginia | 8 Comments