Landmark Rock On MSU Campus Painted With Pro-Gun Message After Deadly Mass Shooting

There must be at least one person in the Michigan State University Campus believes that Students protected The school must change its firearms policy.

Shortly after Monday’s deadly shooting at the university, a landmark rock on the East Lansing campus — made famous by students who often spray paint messages on its face — displayed the message, “How Many More?” On Tuesday night, however, the rock was repainted using a pro-gun message by WSBT reported.

The rock had a new message. “Allow Us to Defend Ourselves and Carry on Campus.” Local media reported that it’s unknown who painted the pro-gun message on the rock or if that person is a student at the university. 

Only a few hours remained of the pro-gun message. Two students objected to the display, and they met at the rock Wednesday morning. “cover this s*** up.”

“Come here girl, let’s cover this shit up.”

Two students have arrived with paint to cover over the message on The Rock that advocates for more guns on MSU’s campus. They don’t know each other – but both had the same idea. They’re getting to know each other as they paint. pic.twitter.com/vVQuBrTXhl

— Rachel Louise Just (@RLJnews) February 15, 2023

Three Michigan State students were shot to death and five others were injured Monday night by a man who allegedly set fire to two campus locations. The SuspectAccording to police, he was not affiliated with the university and later committed suicide. A previous 2019 conviction for possessing an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle led to him spending up to 18 months in prison. reported. He was released from surveillance in May 2021.

Michigan State prohibits staff and students from carrying firearms on campus. WSBT reported that visitors who have concealed carry permits are allowed to bring firearms to campus. 

The university’s policy Information about firearms and weapon states “Except as permitted by state law regulating firearms, no person shall possess any firearm or weapon anywhere upon property governed by the Board.”

Officers of the police “other legally established law enforcement officers” The policy allows students to have a gun on campus. 

A leading Michigan Democrat used social media to call for increased gun control hours after the shooting. Tell me His followers are “F*** your thoughts and prayers.” 

“Thoughts and prayers with action and change are meaningless,” said State Rep. Ranjeev Puri, the majority whip in Michigan’s Democrat-controlled House. “Our office will continue to work tirelessly to pass common sense gun reform immediately. We will not stop until our students can attend school without fear, our communities can attend places of worship in peace, and our society is safe from senseless gun violence.” 

Students from Michigan State will be gathered at “The Rock” Wednesday night, a vigil was held for Arielle Anderson, Alexandria Verner and Brian Fraser. According To WNEM. 

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