Campus carry in the United States

Campus carry in the United States refers to the possession of firearms on College or University campuses in the United States. Each state has its own discretion on laws concerning campus carry.

A Map of Campus Carry Laws in the United States:
  Mandatory (Guns always allowed)
  Institutional (Campuses can choose)
  Non-Permissive (Guns banned)

Campus Carry by State

There are three different forms of Campus carry that states enact: Mandatory, Institutional, or Non-permissive.

Mandatory refers to a law or court decision which requires a publicly funded institution to generally allow firearms on campus, though some locations may be exempted depending on the school policy (e.g. a secure area, at a sporting event, etc.). Restricted areas will vary by state and individual school; refer to your school's specific policy for details. Some states require the firearm to be concealed (e.g. Texas) while others allow concealed or open carry (e.g. Utah).

Institutional refers to the decision of each institution to determine whether to allow firearms on campus or not. School firearm policies generally do not have the force of law. The majority of institutions in these states opt to ban guns with a few exceptions (e.g. Liberty University).

Non-Permissive refers to the prohibition of firearms on any institutional property by law.

For full details for each state, including references to state laws and campus policies, see references.[1][2][3]

Status of campus carry, by jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Mandatory Institutional Non-Permissive Notes
Alabama Yes
Alaska Yes
Arizona Yes May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Arkansas Yes Employees of colleges/universities with carry permits may carry; students/general public cannot. However, schools can opt out and virtually all have done so. Additionally, concealed carry permit holders may keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
California May carry only with permission of institutional authorities, otherwise guns banned.[4]
Colorado Yes The Colorado Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that public universities may not ban guns for persons who have concealed carry permits.
Connecticut Yes
Delaware Yes
District of Columbia
Florida May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Georgia May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Hawaii Yes
Idaho Yes Enhanced concealed carry permit holders only. Concealed carry only; open carry is forbidden.
Illinois May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Indiana Yes May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.[5] This applies to grade school; unclear if it would apply to college parking lots.
Iowa Yes
Kansas Yes Takes effect July 2017. Gun ban allowed only if "adequate security measures" are in place. Institutions may request an exemption for up to 4 years as well.
Kentucky Yes May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Louisiana
Maine Yes
Maryland Yes
Massachusetts
Michigan State law bans guns in dormitories or classrooms of colleges, but not college grounds. May carry if you are the parent of a child in school.[6] May also carry at Michigan State University grounds but not buildings.[7] May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Minnesota Yes Colleges may only forbid carrying by employees and students. Only employment or academic sanctions may be imposed; no criminal charges. Non-employees/non-students can carry. May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.[8]
Mississippi Yes Permit holders who have taken a voluntary instructional course on the safe handling of firearms may carry on school property.
Missouri
Montana Yes May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Nebraska May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Nevada May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot only with written permission.[9]
New Hampshire Yes
New Jersey
New Mexico May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot. Exceptions exist for university-sponsored shooting events and ROTC programs.[10]
New York
North Carolina May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
North Dakota Yes May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Ohio May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Oklahoma May carry only with permission of institutional authorities, otherwise guns banned. May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Oregon Yes The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in 2011 that concealed carry permit holders cannot be forbidden from carrying guns on the grounds of public universities. Campus buildings are exempted.
Pennsylvania Yes
Rhode Island Yes
South Carolina May carry only with permission of institutional authorities, otherwise guns banned.[11] May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
South Dakota Yes
Tennessee Full-time employees of public colleges/universities with handgun carry permits may carry concealed; students/general public cannot.[12] May keep a gun in a locked car in parking lot.
Texas Yes Concealed carry only; open carry is forbidden. Takes effect August 2017 for Community Colleges (took effect August 2016 for 4 year universities). Limited gun-free zones are allowed for specific sensitive places. Private institutions may opt out and all have done so, with the exception of Amberton University.[13]
Utah Yes Both concealed and open carry is allowed at all public institutions.
Vermont Yes
Virginia Yes
Washington May carry only with written approval, otherwise guns banned.[14]
West Virginia Yes
Wisconsin Yes Campus buildings are exempted if signs posted.
Wyoming

References

  1. ↑ "Colleges and Universities where concealed guns are permitted". Armed Campuses. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  2. ↑ "Guns on Campus: Overview". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  3. ↑ "State By State". concealedcampus.org. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  4. ↑ Times, Los Angeles. "In wake of school shootings, Gov. Jerry Brown bans concealed guns on California campuses". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
  5. ↑ "Gov. Mike Pence signs bill to allow guns in school parking lots". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  6. ↑ "Michigan Legislature - Section 28.425o". www.legislature.mi.gov. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  7. ↑ "MSU allows people to carry concealed firearms on campus". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  8. ↑ "624.714 - 2016 Minnesota Statutes". www.revisor.mn.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  9. ↑ "NRS: CHAPTER 202 - CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  10. ↑ 2011 New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses Article 7: Weapons and Explosives, 30-7-1 through 30-7-22 Section 30-7-2.4: Unlawful carrying of a firearm on university premises; notice; penalty. Retrieved Aug 24, 2016.
  11. ↑ http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess118_2009-2010/bills/593.htm
  12. ↑ "TN Gov. Haslam lets guns-on-campus bill become law without his signature". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  13. ↑ Watkins, Matthew; Conway, Madeline (2016-07-29). "Only One Private Texas University Adopting Campus Carry". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  14. ↑ "WAC 478-124-020: Conduct on campus code—Prohibited conduct.". apps.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

See also

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