School Takes Over Hotels For Gun Free Zone

Published on September 4, 2024
Duration: 7:08

The University of Louisiana Lafayette attempted to create gun-free zones by labeling a museum and hotels as student housing, leveraging Louisiana's 1,000 ft safe school zone law. Gun Owners of America (GOA) intervened, leading to the removal of 'safe school zone' signs. The university then replaced them with 'weapons-free facility' signs, arguing they could only restrict firearms within facilities they controlled, not the surrounding areas.

Quick Summary

The University of Louisiana Lafayette attempted to create gun-free zones by labeling a museum and hotels as student housing, leveraging Louisiana's 1,000 ft safe school zone law. Gun Owners of America (GOA) intervened, leading to the removal of 'safe school zone' signs. The university then replaced them with 'weapons-free facility' signs, arguing they could only restrict firearms within facilities they controlled.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Gun Control Efforts
  2. 00:20University of Louisiana Lafayette's Plan
  3. 01:30Louisiana's Safe School Zone Law
  4. 01:41Exploiting the Law: Museum and Hotels
  5. 02:06Mayor's Support for the Ban
  6. 02:38Sponsorship Break: Blackout Coffee Company
  7. 03:10GOA's Intervention and Legal Letter
  8. 03:44City Parish Attorney's Response
  9. 03:56University's Partial Backdown and New Signs
  10. 04:13University Statement and Clary Act Definition
  11. 05:47Weapons-Free Facility Signage
  12. 06:12GOA's Future Arguments
  13. 06:45Conclusion: Gun Owner Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the University of Louisiana Lafayette attempt to create a gun-free zone?

The university tried to designate a museum and two hotels as temporary student housing. This allowed them to leverage Louisiana's law that bans guns within 1,000 feet of a school, effectively creating a gun-free zone in downtown Lafayette.

What role did Gun Owners of America (GOA) play in this situation?

GOA, through attorney Joshua Barnhill, sent a letter to university and city officials demanding the removal of the 'safe school zone' signs. They threatened legal challenges, which prompted the university to remove the signs.

What was the university's justification for the gun-free zones?

The university initially cited Louisiana's 'safe school zone' law. Later, they referenced the Clary Act's definition of 'campus' (property owned or controlled by the university) and determined they could not extend restrictions to property they did not own.

What was the outcome of GOA's intervention?

GOA's intervention led to the removal of the 'safe school zone' signs. However, the university then replaced them with 'weapons-free facility' signs, restricting firearms only within the buildings themselves, not the surrounding areas.

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