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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n
March 13, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Washington, D.C. \u2013 This past Thursday, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF)\u00a0filed an amicus brief<\/a>\u00a0in support of Joshua Wade in his challenge to the ban on firearms on campus at the University of Michigan. The case is currently under the consideration of the state\u2019s supreme court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mr. Wade, who holds a state issued concealed carry permit, had previously applied for an exemption to the current ban with the University\u2019s Director of Public Safety, which was denied. In turn, Mr. Wade challenged the University policy under the State of Michigan\u2019s preemption statute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Erich Pratt, GOA\u2019s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n “GOA has been on the front lines fighting to restore Second Amendment rights to college students across the country. Earlier this month we helped to get campus carry passed in\u00a0West Virginia<\/a>, and we hope that those watching this case in Michigan will recognize, especially in light of recent events, that students deserve the ability to defend themselves on-campus.”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sam Paredes, on behalf of the board for GOF, added:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cGOF is excited to lend our support to Mr. Wade in this case, as the state\u2019s preemption law does not permit public universities to enact these unconstitutional policies. As we have been saying since the Bruen decision, fall in line, or we will make you.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n GOA spokesmen are available for interviews.\u00a0 Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit\u00a0GOA\u2019s Press Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n