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Teton County board reviews new firearms policies after state law change as parents press for stronger limits
Summary
Trustees held first readings of several policy drafts that respond to Wyoming’s repeal of gun-free school-zone protections, including prohibitions on open carry, proposed rules for concealed carry by staff/volunteers, signage and training requirements, and contract language for outside vendors. Parents urged bold local resistance and maximum training; board will revise wording and bring final votes in June.
TETON COUNTY — The Teton County School District #1 Board of Trustees on the evening of the regular meeting reviewed a package of first-read policies aimed at clarifying school rules after the state repealed gun‑free school‑zone protections. The proposals include a ban on open carry on district property, new language to regulate concealed carry by staff and volunteers, and suggested signage asking visitors to refrain from bringing firearms onto school grounds.
Board members said the policy drafts are intended to give the district a clearer set of expectations and higher standards than the minimum set by state law. “We want to set a baseline so we’re not opening our campuses for people to carry firearms unless statutory requirements are met,” a trustee said during debate of…
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