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HB 95

Concealed carry-colleges and universities.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Allemand and 12 co-sponsors

Wyoming bill HB 95 permits concealed carry permit holders to bring firearms onto college and university campuses by removing current campus prohibitions.

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Bill Summary · HB 95

Legislative bill overview

HB 95 would permit individuals with concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto college and university campuses in Wyoming. The bill removes current prohibitions that prevent permit holders from carrying concealed weapons in higher education institutions, aligning campus carry policies with state concealed carry law.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects campus safety policies, student and faculty security, and institutional autonomy. It also reflects the ongoing national debate about Second Amendment rights versus gun-free zone policies, with real implications for how Wyoming's public and private universities operate.

Potential points of contention

  • Campus safety concerns: Universities typically argue that restricting firearms reduces risk of accidents, suicide, and mass casualty events; proponents counter that armed individuals provide self-defense capability
  • Institutional autonomy: Question of whether state law should override university governance decisions about campus security and safety protocols
  • Implementation challenges: Unclear how universities would manage security screening, storage requirements, restricted areas (laboratories, mental health facilities), and liability issues
  • Student and faculty perspectives: Significant disagreement exists among campus communities about whether concealed carry increases or decreases actual safety

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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