Campus Forum Set to Discuss “Campus Concealed Carry” Law at U of A

Arkansas State Police have 120 days to determine how new “enhanced” concealed carry permits will be implemented.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas is committed to preparing the campus for the day that Arkansas’ new “campus concealed carry” law actually takes effect on campus.  

As part of that commitment a campus forum on the law will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development auditorium. The entire campus community is invited to attend.

Chancellor Joseph E. Steinmetz will speak prior to the forum and a three-member panel will discuss the new law and answer questions from those who attend the event. 

The panel members will be:

• Steve Gahagans, director, University of Arkansas Police Department
• Matt McCoy, associate general counsel
• Mark Rushing, assistant vice chancellor for University Relations

This is expected to be the first of several educational events intended to keep the campus community informed about the new law and the way it will be implemented.

This forum will be available online for those who cannot attend.

Anyone wanting more information about the “campus concealed carry” law can find it on the U of A Safety website. The site includes basic information about the new law as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

Members of the campus community who have questions that are not answered on the site are encouraged to send those questions to feedback@uark.edu.