With limited exceptions, concealed pistols or revolvers may be carried on campus by individuals with current and valid concealed carry licenses from West Virginia or a state with which there is reciprocity.
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With limited exceptions, concealed pistols or revolvers may be carried on campus by individuals with current and valid concealed carry licenses from West Virginia or a state with which there is reciprocity.
As of July 1, 2024, an individual with a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon is generally authorized to carry a concealed handgun on our campus and in our buildings. Individuals are still prohibited from openly carrying or intentionally brandishing a weapon, unless necessary for self-defense.
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The Campus Carry Committee recommended a comprehensive and ideologically neutral approach that addresses Safety and Security, Compliance, Transparency, Education and Training, Regular Review, Conflict Resolution, and Campus Culture.
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