Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah's public colleges and universities are hoping to reach a compromise with lawmakers that would allow for a partial ban on concealed weapons.
University of Utah's president and the Senate's president have formed a group to consider crafting a bill that may prohibit guns from residence halls, sporting events and other common areas.
Back in September, the Utah Supreme Court struck down a ban on guns at the school. The justices declared campuses may not adopt a policy that conflicts with state law. Utah law allows someone with a permit to carry a firearm.
While the University of Utah wants to ban guns, some lawmakers aren't sure such a ban would ensure a safe environment.
------ Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune, http://www.sltrib.com
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
