The USCCA Applauds West Virginia’s New “Campus Self-Defense Act”
West Bend, WI – The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) released the following statement on West Virginia Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act, which was signed into law today and allows permit holders to lawfully carry concealed firearms on the campuses of public colleges and universities in the state.
“On behalf of our 720,000 members nationwide, the USCCA applauds Governor Justice for signing this important measure into law. We know the best defense against violent criminals is the responsible gun owner. Our inalienable right to self-defense shouldn’t stop due to arbitrary ‘gun-free zone’ rules and regulations. Students, educators, and school staff deserve the ability to protect themselves at all times – including on college campuses. We commend the West Virginia legislature and Governor Justice for recognizing this reality by prioritizing the passage of SB 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act, to allow West Virginians with concealed carry permits to protect themselves and others on public college and university campuses in the state,” USCCA President and Co-Founder Tim Schmidt said today.
The West Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed SB 10 on February 21, after which Governor Jim Justice quickly said he would “proudly sign” the forward-thinking legislation. This morning, Governor Justice signed the bill to further expand West Virginians’ Second Amendment rights.
“At the USCCA, we are committed to helping Americans avoid danger, save lives, and keep their loved ones safe. With more than 7,000 USCCA instructors nationally – including dozens in West Virginia – we look forward to continuing our work in firearms training and education so that gun owners are prepared to be their own first line of defense,” concluded Schmidt.
About the USCCA. The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is an association of responsible armed Americans whose members get exceptional self-defense education, lifesaving training, and self-defense liability insurance, preparing them for the before, during and after of a lawful act of self-defense. Headquartered in West Bend, WI, the USCCA is the largest, fastest-growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible gun owners.
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