WAC 132R-117-010   Firearms and dangerous weapons.  (1) Possession, carrying or discharge of any explosive, firearm, or other weapon (including shot guns, pistols, air guns, pellet guns, and paint-ball guns), whether loaded or unloaded, is prohibited on Big Bend Community College owned or controlled property.

     (2) Only such persons who are authorized to carry firearms or other weapons as duly appointed and commissioned law enforcement officers in the state of Washington, and persons or entities authorized by contract to carry firearms in the course of their employment, shall possess firearms or other weapons issued for their possession by their respective law enforcement agencies while on campus or other college controlled property, including residence halls.

     (3) Other than the persons referenced in subsection (2) of this section, members of the campus community and visitors who bring firearms or other weapons to campus must immediately place the firearms or weapons in the college-provided storage facility. The storage facility for students living at the residence halls is controlled by the residence halls coordinator. The storage facility for all other students is in the registration office and is controlled by the vice-president of student services. Both facilities are accessible during the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

     (4) Anyone seeking to bring a firearm or other weapon onto campus for display or demonstration purposes directly related to a class or other educational activity must obtain prior written authorization from the vice-president of instruction or any other person designated by the president of the college. The vice-president of instruction or other designee shall review any such request and may establish conditions to the authorization.

     (5) Firearms owned by the institution for use by special interest groups such as ASB gun clubs, ROTC, or intercollegiate shooting teams, must be stored in a location approved by the vice-president of student services or any other person designated by the president of the college. Said firearms must be checked out by the club advisor or coach and are to be used by legitimate members of the club or teams in the normal course of the club or team's activity.

     (6) Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary or legal action.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-15-063, § 132R-117-010, filed 7/14/03, effective 8/14/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 92-20-077, § 132R-117-010, filed 10/5/92, effective 11/5/92.]