Liberty University OKs Concealed Guns on Campus

Published on November 18, 2011
Duration: 4:18

Liberty University has implemented a new policy allowing concealed carry on campus, with differentiated rules for visitors, students, and faculty. Visitors with permits can carry firearms but must keep them in their vehicles and cannot enter facilities with them. Faculty and staff can apply for permission to carry firearms in classrooms and buildings, subject to administration approval based on stability and background checks. This policy aims to enhance campus safety, drawing parallels to incidents like Virginia Tech.

Quick Summary

Liberty University has implemented a new policy allowing concealed carry on campus. Visitors with permits can carry firearms in their vehicles but not inside buildings. Faculty and staff can apply to carry firearms in classrooms and buildings, subject to administrative approval based on stability and background checks, aiming to enhance campus safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Policy Change
  2. 00:13New Concealed Carry Policy Announced
  3. 00:31History of Campus Safety Initiatives
  4. 01:00Second Amendment Friendly Campus
  5. 01:22Differentiated Rules for Visitors, Students, Faculty
  6. 01:35Restrictions on Dorms and Classrooms
  7. 02:03Faculty and Staff Carry Applications
  8. 02:12Enhancing Campus Safety Measures
  9. 02:41Faculty Application Process
  10. 03:01Administration Approval Parameters
  11. 03:30Significance of the Policy Change
  12. 03:50Liberty University's Founding Principles
  13. 04:07Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty University's new policy on concealed carry?

Liberty University has updated its policy to allow concealed carry on campus. Visitors with permits can carry firearms in their vehicles but not inside buildings. Faculty and staff can apply to carry firearms in classrooms and buildings, subject to administrative approval based on stability and background checks.

Are students allowed to carry firearms at Liberty University?

No, students are not permitted to have guns in dorms or classrooms at Liberty University due to the close proximity of 18-year-olds and shared living spaces with permit holders.

How does Liberty University plan to enhance campus safety with this policy?

By allowing faculty and staff to carry firearms, Liberty University aims to have armed personnel present who can respond to potential threats, similar to how an armed faculty member might have intervened during an event like the Virginia Tech shooting.

Who approves faculty and staff to carry firearms on Liberty University's campus?

The university administration, led by the president, approves faculty and staff to carry firearms. Approval is contingent on the applicant having a concealed weapons permit and demonstrating stability, with individuals with a history of psychological problems or instability being denied.

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