Colorado: Justices Back Right-to-Carry on Campus

Published on March 7, 2012
Duration: 5:09

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the University of Colorado's campus gun ban violates state law, specifically the 2003 Concealed Carry Act. This decision, represented by attorney Jim Manley, means the ban is not officially gone yet but requires further action in the trial court to be fully rescinded. The court did not need to address Second Amendment issues as the ban was struck down based on statutory grounds.

Quick Summary

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the University of Colorado's campus gun ban violates state law, specifically the 2003 Concealed Carry Act. This decision means the ban is unlawful, though further action is required in the trial court to fully rescind the policy. The court did not need to address Second Amendment issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Guest Jim Manley
  2. 00:15Supreme Court Decision on Campus Gun Ban
  3. 00:28Meaning of the Decision
  4. 00:34Ban Not Officially Gone Yet
  5. 01:06Timeline of the Lawsuit
  6. 01:26Second Amendment Issues Not Reached
  7. 01:44Statutory Violation of Concealed Carry Act
  8. 02:38Plain Text of the Concealed Carry Act
  9. 03:17Potential Legislative Challenges
  10. 03:35Concealed Carry on Campus in Colorado
  11. 04:24Victory for Gun Rights Advocates

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision regarding campus gun bans?

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the University of Colorado's campus gun ban violates state law, specifically the 2003 Concealed Carry Act. This means the ban is unlawful, though further action is needed in the trial court to fully remove the policy.

Did the Colorado Supreme Court address Second Amendment rights in its campus gun ban ruling?

No, the Colorado Supreme Court did not need to address Second Amendment issues. The court was able to strike down the University's ban based solely on the fact that it violated the existing 2003 Concealed Carry Act.

When was the lawsuit filed challenging the University of Colorado's campus gun ban?

The lawsuit challenging the University of Colorado's campus gun ban was filed in December 2008 by an organization called Students for Concealed Carry on Campus.

What does the 2003 Concealed Carry Act state regarding carrying firearms on campuses in Colorado?

The 2003 Concealed Carry Act states that licensed concealed carry is permitted in all areas of the state. The Supreme Court interpreted this to include university campuses, invalidating the University of Colorado's ban.

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