LANSING (AP) -- A state lawmaker wants to let Michigan residents who have permits to carry concealed weapons, take them on university campuses.

Legislation announced Thursday by Republican state Sen. Randy Richardville of Monroe would remove college campuses from the list of places where Michigan law does not allow permit holders to carry guns.

Richardville says crimes occur on college campuses just like in other places.  He argues people with the proper training and background checks to get a permit should be allowed to carry guns for their protection while on campus.

The bill will face opposition from groups including the President's Council.  The organization representing the presidents of Michigan's public universities says the measure won't make campuses safer.

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