The bill is still being considered by the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs. 

Via Guns.com: 

A bill that would allow lawful gun owners with concealed carry permits to carry firearms on Maine public college campuses has drawn strong support and opposition.

The Press Herald reported people gave strong testimonies from both sides at a Monday hearing on the bill, which would allow concealed carry permit holders to bring guns onto college campuses but not into residence halls or public event venues that post signs banning firearms.

Some students, including Air Force Reserve member Samuel Borer, spoke out against the measure, arguing the bill would make campuses less safe.

“Our students feel safe on our campus,” said Samuel Borer, a University of Maine physics major and a member of the Air Force Reserve who served overseas. “The University of Maine is blessed to have a climate that allows for the cultivation of knowledge. … Please do not put this in jeopardy by allowing weapons into our classrooms.”

Under current state law, it is up to each institution to determine whether or not firearms should be allowed on their campuses. Maine’s public colleges have so far banned guns from their campuses, except when carried by law enforcement officials.

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