One Utah lawmaker wants to enshrine open carry on college campuses. Another wants it banned.
The debate comes in the wake of the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University last fall.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Highway Patrol officers are stationed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 for extra security after the shooting death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk the week before.