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Governor Justice will sign concealed carry bill to allow firearms on West Virginia public campuses

February 23rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

A bill that would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses is heading to the desk of Republican Governor Jim Justice. The bill passed a final hurdle in the GOP-dominated Legislature when the House of Delegates voted overwhelmingly in favor of the legsilation. Although there has been some emotional debate on both sides of the issue, the governor told reporters Wednesday that he has every intention of signing the bill as soon as it crosses his desk…