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PHOENIX -- A veteran state lawmaker is moving to allow some people to be armed with everything from guns and knives to baseball bats and chemical Mace on college and university campuses.

Rep. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, said the current ban essentially leaves faculty and students at the mercy of anyone who ignores the law and decides to start shooting. He said that's not right.

But Borrelli, recognizing the political controversy that has killed prior proposals, told Capitol Media Services he's willing to make some major concessions. One would be requiring those who want to carry to first tell university and community college administrators.

Potentially more significant, he would require more than just completing the current state requirements to carry a concealed weapon, a requirement he conceded has been diluted over the years. Borrelli said those who want the right to defend themselves on campus would have to undergo additional school-approved training, including specifically what to do -- and not do -- in "active shooter'' situations.

He acknowledged that may draw opposition from gun-rights groups, who have argued for years that all adults deserve the unrestricted right of self defense.