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In reply to the discussion: Donald Trump: ‘I will get rid of gun-free zones on schools’ [View all]gejohnston
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I have to correct one thing
He can say that he would sign a bill that does that, or make an executive order about federal buildings or reservations ONLY if those bans aren't there by statute.
If he were running for congress he could say "I will introduce a bill".
If he were running for congress he could say "I will introduce a bill".
There was a federal law about local schools until SCOTUS struck it down for violating the 10A. Most if not all of the states wrote their own laws, often allowing for law enforcement and school rifle club exceptions. Since they are state laws or local school board decisions, nothing he or any other POTUS can do about it.
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That still doesn't change the fact that you either obey the university's policies, or you get
GGJohn
Jan 2016
#41
and if you get elected, (god forbid) make sure that the white house is not a gun free zone as well.
hollysmom
Jan 2016
#2
Trump hates the kids...same person who sent his kids to school with private security
SummerSnow
Jan 2016
#3