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Organized "open carry" event to be held on Miami's campus and in Oxford

A group that has led “open carry” walks at other Ohio campuses plans to lead one at Miami University’s Oxford campus and in the City of Oxford at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

Ohio law permits people to carry weapons on public property.

Led by Jeff Smith of Cincinnati, the group has held “open carry” walks without incident at other campuses, including the University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and the University of Akron.

The group will not enter any university buildings carrying weapons. Miami will have police officers stationed near the walk in order to help promote safety and protect the rights of all, including walk participants.

The University will not take disciplinary action against students under the Code of Student Conduct solely for legal possession of a weapon while participating in this organized event. Weapons are not permitted in the residence halls or other buildings on campus and students should contact the Miami University Police Department regarding storage of weapons and other information pertaining to participating in the walk.

The University of Cincinnati student paper covered U.C.’s event:

http://www.newsrecord.org/news/campus/group-fails-to-educate-uc-community-on-firearm-rights/article_42c3f31e-c367-11e3-acd1-001a4bcf6878.html

This is the Akron Beacon Journal article on the walk at the University of Akron: 

http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/gun-rights-advocates-share-message-during-walk-across-university-of-akron-campus-1.586490