2.21 | Firearms, Ammunition, and Weapons
2.21.A | Firearms and Ammunition: The use, or threatened use, of firearms or ammunition on university property or at university function 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. Concealed handguns must be carried in accordance with University Rule 34.06.02.W1. These items, or those similar to nature, may not be used for display or decoration in university buildings.
- Students living in the Residence Halls:
- 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.
- For more information, visit Carrying Concealed Handguns on Campus 34.06.02.W1: https://www.wtamu.edu/about/campus-concealed-carry.html.
2.21.B | Explosives and Fireworks: Illegal or unauthorized use, possession, or storage of fireworks or explosives, or dangerous chemicals on university premises or at any university sponsored activity is prohibited. In addition, use of any such item, even if legally possessed, in a manner that harms, threatens or causes fear to others is prohibited.
2.21.C | Weapons: The term weapon is defined as any object or substance designed or used to inflict a wound, to cause or threaten injury, or to incapacitate. Weapons may include, but are not limited to, all firearms, pellet guns, tasers, stun guns, slingshots, martial arts devices, switchblade knives, clubs, paint ball guns, orbeez guns, blow guns, air-powered guns, nun chucks, brass knuckles, projectiles, bow and arrows, axes, and swords. These possession of key chain pepper sprays, or kubatons, is allowed; however, misuse of such items may result in disciplinary action, as these are considered deadly weapons.