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Campus Carry

On July 1, Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act, will take effect in West Virginia. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2023, the Campus Self-Defense Act allows a person to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on the grounds of an institution of higher education, with some exceptions, if that person has a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon.

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On July 1, Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act, will take effect in West Virginia.

Passed by the West Virginia Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice in 2023, it allows a person to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on the grounds of an institution of higher education, with some exceptions, if that person has a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon.

A Campus Carry Forum to discuss the steps the University is taking to prepare for the July 1 take-effect date for the Campus Self-Defense Act is scheduled from Noon – 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 via Zoom.

Presenters include:

  • Rita Hedrick Helmick, Vice President for Administration and General Counsel and Chair of the Campus Carry Committee.
  • Thomas Ratliff, Executive Director of Facilities
  • Michael Wheeler, Chief Director of Public Safety

Join the Campus Carry Forum via ZOOM or in person on campus at the Administration Building, Presidents Auditorium. If you are a student and are unable to attend the forum, please click here to complete the Campus Carry Survey.

A series of FAQ will be available soon.

Additional questions can be directed to rita.helmick@glenville.edu.

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A final draft policy will be presented to the Board of Governors for approval at its May 1, 2024 meeting.