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Firearms
Collin College prohibits the use, possession, or
display of a firearm on Collin College property or at
a Collin College- sponsored or -related activity in
violation of the law or Collin College policies and
procedures, unless written authorization is
granted in advance by the College District
president or designee.
Procedures
After consulting with students, staff, and faculty of
Collin College regarding the nature of the student
population, specific safety considerations, and the
uniqueness of Collin College, the College District
president has established the following rules
regarding the carrying of concealed handguns by
license holders on the campuses of Collin College:
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Only individuals with a valid License to
Carry a Handgun (LTC) issued by the
Texas Department of Public Safety under
Texas Government Code, Chapter 411,
Subchapter H, as well as licenses* from
other states, the validity of which are
recognized by the State of Texas, may
carry a concealed handgun on or about his
or her person on the property of Collin
College. *Licenses are collectively referred
to as LTC herein.
Collin College prohibits the use,
possession, or display of any illegal knife,
club, or prohibited weapons, as defined by
the Texas Penal Code and described in
Board policy CHF (LEGAL), on Collin
College property or at a Collin College-
sponsored or -related activity, unless
written authorization is granted in
advance by the College District president
or designee.
While on Collin College campuses it is the
responsibility of the holder of the LTC to
conceal the handgun so that it is not
partially or wholly visible to another
person.
While on a Collin College campus, an LTC
holder who is in possession of a handgun
must keep that handgun on or about his or
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her person or in a locked vehicle, as
permitted by law.
5. Handguns may not be stored overnight on
Collin College campuses, unless in a
locked, privately owned or leased motor
vehicle.
6. Possession of a handgun on Collin College
property while intoxicated, under the
influence of illegal drugs, or while taking
prescription drugs that impair judgment
or physical abilities is prohibited.
7. This policy applies to persons traveling in
Collin College-owned vehicles. However,
the policies of the owner of the vehicle
apply when private or commercial
transportation is used for Collin College
travel.
8. Individuals who do not possess a valid LTC
are prohibited from possessing a handgun
on Collin College campuses.
9. This policy applies to all students, staff,
faculty, and visitors of Collin College,
except for law enforcement officers
licensed by a state of the United States or a
federal agency and School Marshals
licensed by the State of Texas and
appointed by the Collin College Board of
Trustees.
10. Open carry of a handgun on a campus of
Collin College is restricted to law
enforcement officers licensed by a state of
the United States or a federal agency.
11. Students and employees of Collin College,
with the exception of police officers
employed by Collin College, will not
inquire as to whether any person is
carrying a concealed weapon or possesses
an LTC.
12. The storage or transportation of a firearm
or ammunition is allowed by Collin College
students, faculty, staff, and employees if
the individual is authorized to such
possession in a locked, privately owned or
leased motor vehicle on those specific
premises allowed by law and described in
Board policy CHF (LEGAL).
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