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Firearms, Ammunition, & Weapons

Updated August 2026

2.20 | Firearms, Ammunition, and Weapons

2.20.A | Firearms and Ammunition: The use, or threatened use, of firearms or ammunition on university property or at university functions is prohibited. The possession of these items outside of a locked, privately owned, or leased, motor vehicle, unless the person is authorized to carry by the State of Texas, is prohibited. Ammunition is permitted only as allowed under Texas law. The unsafe or improper storage or handling of ammunition is prohibited. Concealed handguns must be carried in accordance with Texas law and WT Rule 34.06.02.W1. These items, or those similar in nature, may not be used for display or decoration in university buildings.

  1. Students living in the Residence Halls:
    1. In accordance with Texas SB 11 (Texas Government Code 411.2031), the “Campus Carry” law and WTAMU Rule 34.06.02.W1, only residents who have a license to carry a concealed handgun will be permitted to have their handgun and ammunition in their Residence Hall room. The aforementioned law allows WTAMU to establish rules, regulations, or other provisions concerning the storage of handguns in the Residence Halls. Any student who has a license to carry a concealed handgun and will store the weapon in the Residence Halls must rent a university owned safe. The use of personal safes for this reason is not permitted.
    2. For more information, visit Carrying Concealed Handguns on Campus 34.06.02.W1: https://www.wtamu.edu/about/campus-concealed-carry.html
  2. Special Events: Pursuant to Penal Code 46.03, individuals are prohibited from intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possessing a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or other prohibited weapon on the premises where a high school, collegiate, or professional sporting event or interscholastic event is taking place, unless that person is a participant in the event and a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon is used in the event.

2.20.B | Explosives and Dangerous Materials: The possession, use, or storage of fireworks, explosives, or dangerous chemicals on university premises or at any university sponsored activities is prohibited. In addition, use of any such item, even if legally possessed, in a manner that harms, threatens, or causes fear for others is prohibited. All authorized use must comply with safety protocols and applicable laws.

2.20.C | Weapons: Unauthorized possession, use, or storage of weapons on university premises or at university-sponsored activities is prohibited. A weapon is any object or device designed or used to inflict injury, threaten injury, or incapacitate, and includes, but is not limited to firearms (except as permitted by Texas law), pellet or air guns, projectile tasers, slingshots, martial arts weapons, switchblade knives, clubs, and devices that launch or project objects. These items, or those similar in nature, may not be used for display or decoration in residence halls. Personal pepper spray and non-projectile stun devices may be possessed solely for lawful self-defense. Any unlawful or reckless use or display of these or any other weapon, whether legally possessed or not, is prohibited.