Weapons on Campus

Sampson Community College (SCC) upholds all federal and state laws pertaining to the possession of weapons on campus. Carrying a "weapon" either openly or concealed on community college property is generally prohibited by North Carolina general statute N.C.G.S. § 14-269.2. A "weapon" includes firearms, explosives, BB guns, stun guns, air rifle or pistol, and certain types of knives or other sharp instruments. Law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity are allowed to carry weapons on campus. In accordance with state law S.L. 2013-369, sec. 2; HB 937; N.C.G.S. § 14-269.2(k), a firearm is permissible on the College’s campus ONLY under the following limited circumstances:

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

Any person on the campus of Sampson Community College who is found to be in possession of an unauthorized weapon will be charged with violation of all applicable federal and/or state laws. Penalties for violations of the SCC Weapons on Campus Policy and/or Student Code of Conduct may be imposed independently of any criminal charges or legal sanctions.

Approved by SCC Board of Trustees October 2013