Today, the Montana Senate passed a bill 26-23 that would make it legal for students to carry guns on college campuses.
The debate during yesterday's second reading centered on second amendment rights and the safety guns could provide for women on campus. These points were heavily debated, first by Senator Kristin Hansen of Havre.
“I don’t think there are a ton of young women who want to carry a handgun ... But I do think there are some and they are qualified to do so.”
Senator Duane Ankney of Colstrip was one Republican to vote against it.
“No doubt in my mind. Senator Hansen has the training, she’d know what to do... But what could happen if there was a shooting and they come out of those dorms and they're armed... They’re not going to ask you questions. They’re going to shoot ya."
The bill now heads to the House to be voted on there.