Weapons Policy
Possession or use of a weapon, as defined by North Carolina state law, on CCC&TI premises or at CCC&TI sponsored or supervised functions, is prohibited under G.S. 14-269.2 This includes carrying: any gun, rifle, pistol, BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol, or other firearm, dynamite cartridge, bomb, grenade, mine, tear gas or powerful explosive, bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and 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, and maintenance, on educational property.
Exceptions may apply to:
- authorized college security personnel
- law enforcement officers attending CCC&TI college classes or activities
This prohibition does not apply to an individual who has
- a concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 54B of the North Carolina general statutes, has a concealed handgun permit considered valid under G.S. 14-415.24, or is exempt from obtaining a permit pursuant to G.S. 14-415.25, provided the weapon is a handgun, AND
- the handgun remains in a closed compartment or container within the individual’s locked vehicle or a locked container securely affixed to the individual’s locked vehicle, AND
- the vehicle is only unlocked when the individual is entering or exiting the vehicle,
AND
- the handgun remains in the closed compartment at all times.
Violations
- Employees, students, vendors, visitors, or members of the public who possess weapons in violation of these regulations may be subject to criminal penalties.
- Any employee or student who reasonably suspects these regulations are being or have been violated must immediately report the matter to vice president of student services or local law enforcement.
- Any employee who either violates these regulations, or who fails to report reasonable suspicion of any violation, will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
- Any student who either violates these regulations, or who fails to report reasonable suspicion of any violation, will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including being banned from campus, suspension or expulsion.