Abstract
Abstract
The 2017 Georgia House Bill 280 states that, with limited exceptions, a properly licensed handgun owner can conceal carry on Georgia’s public college and university campuses. Since its inception and because of the recent history of mass shootings, much controversy surrounds this law. The infancy and controversy behind this law calls for further research into the subject. In this paper, we will offer a discussion of historical and environmental perspective, compliance with the law, risks and challenges, previous case analysis, and recommendations for Georgia Higher Education administrators. To lessen confusion and controversy surrounding the Campus Carry law in Georgia, administrators should consider implementing a committee to research the impact this law has on students, the institutions, and the state. Similarly, if the law is to remain in effect, mandatory safety trainings should be implemented on college and university campuses across the state.
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Lohrmann, E., Cooper, C., Hooper, S., Washington, A., & Williams-Sledge, Z. (2020). Campus carry in Georgia: Challenges & recommendations. Journal of Higher Education & Student Affairs, 36(1), 51-67. https://doi.org/10.20429/gcpa.2020.360105
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