The Village of Bath Police Department posted a statement on their Facebook page stating they will not be following part of New York's newly signed Concealed Carry Improvement Act that goes into effect Sept. 1, 2022, specifically regarding public parks and playgrounds.
Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano, who is also a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor, introduced Senate Bill 1288, which would allow school staff to possess a firearm or other lawful weapons on school grounds.