Arizona Republican Representative Travis Grantham wants to by-pass the State Board of Regents’ “No Weapons” policy and allow people to carry non-lethal weapons such as Tasers and pepper spray.

State lawmakers have tried to pass legislation allowing firearms on campuses in the past, but have repeatedly failed. Two years ago, they passed a statute allowing firearms on the sidewalks, streets and other public paths through and around campuses.

“We’re not talking about guns,” Grantham told colleagues, “And, if you read the definition about non-lethal weapons. It’s pretty specific. It says anything that’s meant to incapacitate somebody who might charge you or come at you.”