This debate is going to go on for a long time.

Arizona Central reports.

Arizona Regents vote to oppose guns-on-campus bill

The Arizona Board of Regents is taking a stand against a bill that would allow students to carry concealed weapons on campuses statewide, but expressed interest in a program that might allow trained employees to carry guns on school grounds.

The regents voted Wednesday to oppose House Bill 2072, which would allow guns to be carried on college campuses. They also are opposed to HB 2338, which would allow concealed weapons to be carried on the streets and roads at educational institutions.

“My fundamental concern with both bills is this is our jurisdiction,” Regents Vice Chairman Greg Patterson said before the unanimous vote.

Patterson and other board members added they are open to looking at expanding the current policy, which could include a campus marshal program where trained employees would be allowed to carry guns on campus.

Regents said they plan to meet with university presidents before making any policy changes.