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I would like to re-visit this topic since so much has happened since the last time it was mentioned. I am still a college student, with only one semester remaining and am now wondering if the 'ability to ask for permission' would in fact be issued to a college student? As I understand, many school districts in the state are allowing select faculty to carry concealed on I.S.D. campuses, but I haven't seen any information on whether or not it's been translated to college campuses. Is the consensus still that if I were to go to campus PD to ask permission that they would 'give verbal notice' thus stripping me of my right to leave it in the truck? I'd like to hear anyone and everyone's input on this before making a decision on walking into the 'ole PD and losing my few available rights. Looking forward to hearing what everyone has to say!

True story. Even if she was bluffing, hopefully she scared the BG's out of the room!

C-dub wrote:

I'm actually a little bit shocked that she said that at all. She might not have permission and that's why she said not to ask her where and has just decided that her life is worth more than her job to her.[/quote]

Yea, that's definitely crossed my mind as well. I suppose I could be a test case on the trap theory, but I'd sure hate to lose the few rights I still have on campus.

C-dub wrote:

Majek wrote:As a CHL holder, and college student, I feel like Universities offering the ability to grant permission to carry is a trap. Ive thought about asking to be able to carry on campus (in the buildings) but never do as I feel that would be a great opportunity for these officials to not only deny me, but possibly say they don't even want me having my firearm on campus at all. Maybe that's an impossibility, but I feel like it would be easy enough for them to say so. Wouldn't it then be a 'verbal or written notice' making it illegal to even have in my vehicle while in the buildings? I would like advice so all comments are welcome.

I guess they could give "you" permission, but I highly doubt they would give any individual student permission if they would even give it to anyone. As unlikely as it is at all, it is more likely that they would simply make it a blanket policy that all CHL holders were permitted to carry everywhere on campus.

But, I do agree with your trap theory. That's the same reason I don't ask my employer for permission even though it says it could be granted in our employee handbook.

Glad to know I'm not completely crazy. The thought only crossed my mind as one of my professors mentioned VERY casually about how she 'carries' and 'don't ask her where'. Guess she didn't think anyone was paying attention, but that sure made my ears perk up. I figured maybe that allowance rule was so they could indeed allow professors or other faculty to carry...but maybe, just maybe it would stretch to students with the courage to ask. I appreciate your comments, and definitely agree with what you're saying. Just something about that professor slipping and saying that really got me thinking.

As a CHL holder, and college student, I feel like Universities offering the ability to grant permission to carry is a trap. Ive thought about asking to be able to carry on campus (in the buildings) but never do as I feel that would be a great opportunity for these officials to not only deny me, but possibly say they don't even want me having my firearm on campus at all. Maybe that's an impossibility, but I feel like it would be easy enough for them to say so. Wouldn't it then be a 'verbal or written notice' making it illegal to even have in my vehicle while in the buildings? I would like advice so all comments are welcome.