Plans for Campus Carry Bill to be Discussed by Gov. Hutchinson at Press Conference

Governor Asa Hutchinson will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to announce his intentions on HB 1249, according to state officials.House Bill 1249, which would allow a weapon on public college campuses, is waiting on the governor hutchinson's signature. He's expected to announce his plans this morning. The "Campus Carry" bill would allow a concealed carry license holder, with training, to carry a firearm at colleges, some bars, and many state buildings. Critics worry it could lead to more accidents or more violence."I want to be able to work with campus police and with campus officials to make sure that we emphasize safety and security and that we coordinate that with law enforcement," Gov. Hutchinson told 40/29 News in an interview last week when he was in Northwest Arkansas. Governor Hutchinson is expected to speak at the press conference at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock.

Governor Asa Hutchinson will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to announce his intentions on HB 1249, according to state officials.

House Bill 1249, which would allow a weapon on public college campuses, is waiting on the governor hutchinson's signature. He's expected to announce his plans this morning.


The "Campus Carry" bill would allow a concealed carry license holder, with training, to carry a firearm at colleges, some bars, and many state buildings. Critics worry it could lead to more accidents or more violence.

"I want to be able to work with campus police and with campus officials to make sure that we emphasize safety and security and that we coordinate that with law enforcement," Gov. Hutchinson told 40/29 News in an interview last week when he was in Northwest Arkansas.

Governor Hutchinson is expected to speak at the press conference at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock.