Montana regents vote to challenge new campus carry gun law
The University of Montana campus in Missoula is seen in this file photo.
HELENA (AP) — The board that oversees Montana's university system voted unanimously Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the state seeking a ruling over whether the state Legislature or the Board of Regents has the constitutional authority to regulate the possession of guns on campuses.
The vote directed the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education to file a legal challenge to House Bill 102, which, in part, would allow students and staff who meet safety certifications to carry concealed firearms without a permit on campuses starting June 1...
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