Can a community college prohibit gun clubs?

[locosway]

When I'm at school I see tons of flyers for clubs. They range from Christian to ethnic to sexual.

If someone were to post flyers promoting a campus gun club could they prohibit that?

Or, would it be wise to simply say it's a 2A club?

[CmpsdNoMore]

I've been thinking about trying to start a firearm club at the school I'm going to (Cal. State), maybe a little just because I'd like to see what they would say.

[Jason762]

Depends on the school, talk to the dean or whoever is in charge of poster approval.

[locosway]

Same here, I'm more interested in seeing what people say and get them talking about 2A. Maybe if enough people show support for firearms it will cause others to think more.

[Jason762]

Hmm...

How about this?

"Guns are bad! Do you disagree? Me too! Meet at Room 302 at 10 PM on Thursday 9/3 for a debate"

Or something like that.

[locosway]

Hmm...

How about this?

"Guns are bad! Do you disagree? Me too! Meet at Room 302 at 10 PM on Thursday 9/3 for a debate"

Or something like that.

That is actually a very interesting idea. I may have to do that... Wonder if anyone in the area would want to join me.

[locosway]

I also was wondering about a second amendment student foundation type thing.

Maybe students advocating for campus carry and such.

[jdberger]

IIRC BWO was working on a 2a/gun club some time ago...you might want to ask him.

[Librarian]

... But to answer the question in the title of the thread: Yes, they can prohibit them, most likely by claiming they do not follow college rules.

[locosway]

... But to answer the question in the title of the thread: Yes, they can prohibit them, most likely by claiming they do not follow college rules.

Curious what rules those would be?

No weapons on campus, so there's no law or rule violation.

Don't students have a 1A right when on campus?

[jdberger]

probably something broad and generic like "promotes violence/hate/weapons".

[snobord99]

Curious what rules those would be?

No weapons on campus, so there's no law or rule violation.

Don't students have a 1A right when on campus?

I'm leaning towards this answer. If it's a CC, CSU or UC, they're state schools and to ban the club, off the top of my head, would be a violation of your 1st Amendment right to assembly and, most likely, speech.

I'll do a little research into it.

Edit: actually, do you have reason to think it'll be an issue? I don't mind doing the research, but don't want to waste my time if it's not even an issue .

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

Don't bother making a club if you can't have your own separate mascot that's totally more awesome than the college you are at. I think the only exception to this would be the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs; that's a hilarious one.

[Gh0sT]

I've been thinking about trying to start a firearm club at the school I'm going to (Cal. State), maybe a little just because I'd like to see what they would say.

I always wanted to start an marksmanship club kind of like the one that UCSD had for a while. Sad thing is I go to a private school down in SD, and things that go bang bang won't bode well with the administration. Looking at their perspective, I do see how a "Marksmanship Club" is sliding down the metal wire. I don't think it is the problem with responsible students teaching other students how not to be afraid of how to operate a firearm, archery, and other projectile weapons - I think it is just the fact that they are too, also scared.

But if you go to CSU, let me know if you are starting up a club! I need an excuse to go to Iron Sights and meetings and such.

[meinbruder]

I'm thinking more along the lines of disorderly conduct or even intimidation.

After all, kids are getting expelled for drawing pictures of guns or using chicken strips to mime guns, now actual discussion would be involved.

probably something broad and generic like "promotes violence/hate/weapons".