A Silent Sam supporter brought a gun to UNC on Saturday. Police asked him to leave.
“North Carolina’s Open Carry Law allows individuals to carry firearms in many public areas, unless otherwise prohibited,” the statement continued. “Firearms generally are prohibited on campuses in our state. Due to immediate uncertainty on Saturday about the application of these laws to the Cameron Avenue right of way, which is maintained by the Town of Chapel Hill, no arrest was made in this case.
“However, moving forward, possession of a firearm will not be tolerated within any boundary of the campus. Anyone with a firearm found in violation ... will be arrested and issued a warning of trespass for the campus.
“The University is committed to the safety of our campus community.”
Photos of members of the group posted to social media included one of a man with what appears to be a holstered handgun on his right hip.
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