Gov. Brian Schweitzer believes a university system policy banning those with concealed weapons permits from bringing guns on college campuses conflicts with state law, his campaign spokesman said Friday.
The issue arose the night before in a debate with Schweitzer's Republican challenger, state Sen. Roy Brown. During the debate, Brown said it was wrong that those with permits to carry guns could not do so on college campuses...
The Montana Board of Regents, however, has a policy restricting firearms to law enforcement and other officials.
There's something to be said about political rivals arguing over who is the bigger gun rights supporter. And also, lest we become too assured, something to keep an eye on and question more deeply.
Thing is, you can't shove all blame off on the Board of Regents, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate.
Well, gee, our underlings decided and now our hands are tied.
Right.
That ain't where the buck stops.