Gun control advocates urge Utah governor to veto bill funding firearms training for teachers

SALT LAKE CITY — Gun violence prevention advocates who gathered Monday at the Utah State Capitol called on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto legislation that they said could place children in harm’s way by training more teachers to carry firearms on campus. Cut through the 2024 election noise. Get The Campaign Moment newsletter. The bill funding tactical training for Utah educators who want to defend their classrooms with guns received final legislative approval last week when the Republican-controlled House voted along party lines to send it to the governor’s desk....