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Gun Rights Groups Sue OSU Over Weapons Ban

A gun rights group has sued Ohio State University over its weapons ban, arguing it conflicts with rights provided by state law to permitting law-abiding gun owners. The Students for Concealed Carry Foundation says the language in the student code of conduct which prohibits guns secured in cars or carried while participating in school related activities off-campus exceeds state law.  Ohio is among 21 states that ban guns on college campuses, but exempts guns that are stored in the locked car of a concealed carry permit holder.  The group Ohioans for Concealed Carry joined in the lawsuit filed Monday in Franklin County Court.  Although no students are named in suit, the plaintiffs argue the ban restricts the rights of both lawful gun owners who want to carry weapons openly and holders of concealed-carry permits.   The lawsuit asks a judge to overturn the ban and order the university to destroy any disciplinary records used to punish students found to have possessed weapons.  University spokesperson Gary Lewis says Ohio State is reviewing the lawsuit and will prepare a response.