EMU Student Government would like to inform the public that there will be a forum at 3 p.m. on Nov. 19, in room 350 of the Student Center, discussing concealed weapons on campus.

Senate Bill 747 and House Bill 5474 are currently in legislation. The combined effect of these two bills would allow concealed firearms to be carried on college campuses. Eastern Michigan Student Government is hosting a panel discussion consisting of advocates on both sides of the issue. Students are encouraged to attend, become better informed in order to form their own opinions on this issue.

House Bill 5474, proposed by Republican Rep. Wayne Schmidt, strips Michigan public universities of their constitutional right to regulate firearms on campus. This bill is currently in the House Tourism Committee.

Senate Bill 747, sponsored by Republican Sen. Richard Randyville, would allow those with Concealed Weapons permits to carry on college campuses.