In the wake of the VT shootings, there has been a lot of talk about concealed and non-concealed deadly weapons on campus. I know there was a article in the paper at EKU recently by the police chief stating that any deadly weapons on campus was against the law, including hunting rifles, and that the minimum charge was a Class A Misdemeanor and up to a Class D Felony. He said that many people bring hunting rifles to school and leave them in their car but that ignorance of the law was no excuse. From my understanding of the law, postsecondary educational institutions are not covered under the concealed deadly weapons law KRS 237.110, but like businesses, can prohibit you from carrying there. However, it is not illegal per se as there is no penalty specified, unless you are caught and then refuse to leave which would be trespassing. So where are they coming up with it being a misdemeanor or felony to bring one on a college campus? How can they also prohibit you from carrying a weapon in your personal vehicle? If you are a student, I'm sure you could/would face disciplinary actions but for the average citizen? Anyone had any dealings with this, either civilian or law enforcement?
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