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Your Guide To Idaho's Guns On Campus Debate

On March 6, 2014 the Idaho Legislature approved a bill that allows some people to carry concealed weapons on all of Idaho's college and university campuses.Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter signed the bill into law less than a week later on March 12, 2014, despite opposition from all of Idaho's college and university presidents. The law went into effect July 1, 2014.A similar measure was debated and failed in 2011.We've gathered stories on this topic here, and you'll find all related content below.

North Idaho Man Arrested For Carrying A Gun Into A Campus Dorm

Boise State Public Radio News | By Associated Press

Published November 21, 2014 at 11:43 AM MST

A northern Idaho man who carried a concealed weapon into a dormitory at Lewis-Clark State College is facing charges.

The Lewiston Tribune reports that 19-year-old Wesley S. Bowler of Harpster is charged with carrying a concealed weapon without permit.

Bowler, who is not a student, was taken into custody at the dormitory on Wednesday and police seized a Kel-Tec P-11 pistol with a loaded magazine.

Bowler was taken to the Nez Perce County Jail and released after paying $300 of his bond amount.

The law allows those with an enhanced concealed carry permit to carry a concealed firearm on campus, but residence halls and areas that seat more than 1,000 people are off limits.

North Idaho Man Arrested For Carrying A Gun Into A Campus Dorm

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