Firearms Explosives and Ammunition (D-14)

Original Implementation: Unpublished
Last Revision: July 19, 2011

Firearms, ammunition, explosive devices, or illegal knives may not be brought on to the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University or any property which is owned, leased, or operated by the university, or a passenger vehicle which is owned, leased, or operated by the university, without the written permission of the president.

Requests for permission must be submitted in writing to the chief of university police, or designee, at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the date the requestor seeks to bring such an item on campus.The chief will forward the request to the vice president for university affairs with a recommendation for approval or rejection, with a copy provided to the director of environmental health, safety & risk management. The vice president for university affairs will review the request with the president, who will have the final decision.

The president will notifythe requestor, the chief of university police and the director of environmental health, safety & risk management of his/her final decision.

Cross Reference: Texas Penal Code § 46.03

Responsible for Implementation: President

Contact for Revision: General Counsel

Forms: Request for Use of Prohibited Materials

Board Committee Assignment: Building and Grounds