Policy Concerning Weapons on Campus or Other Educational Property

It is against college policy for any person, while on college property, to possess, or carry, with a limited exception, any gun, rifle, pistol, or other firearm; dynamite cartridge, bomb, grenade, mine, powerful explosive as defined in NC G.S.14.284.1; BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol, bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors or razor blades (except solely for personal shaving), firework, or any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction, maintenance, or for school-sanctioned ceremonial purposes; or any other weapon of any kind.

A firearm is permissible on campus only under the following limited circumstances:

1. The firearm is a handgun; AND
2. The individual has a valid concealed handgun permit or exempt from the law requiring a permit; AND
3. The handgun remains in either: a closed compartment or container within the individual with the permit’s locked vehicle; or a locked container securely affixed to the individual with the permit’s locked vehicle; AND
4. The vehicle is only unlocked when the individual with the permit is entering or exiting the vehicle; AND
5. The firearm remains in the closed compartment at all times.

College property refers to any college building or vehicle; campus grounds, recreation areas, athletic fields, or other property owned, used or operated by the College Board of Trustees. Any person violating this policy shall be guilty of a felony or misdemeanor depending on the weapon involved and the enrollment status of the individual.

Infractions that violate this policy will be reported to the Chief of Staff for appropriate disciplinary actions.