Res Life is not a company.....(well, technically they might be) That is the shorthand for Department of Residence Life. Basically you have to have a safe furnished by the university (at your expense or course).jb2012 wrote:how would they know? There is no way personally that I would buy a safe from that company. BUT, there is absolutely no way I would ever live in a dorm again lol.JMod45 wrote:
TAMU policy is that guns are allowed in dorms, but you must purchase or rent a safe from Res Life. You are not allowed to use your own safe in a dorm.
I have not heard any details as to why, but I would guess it is so that the university knows how to get into the safe if they ever need. I guess if I am being an optimist, it could also be to make sure the safe meets certain qualifications, and isn't just a tin can with a lock on it.
This is the rules for campus dorms, Corps dorms have slightly different rules, but basically the same.
Found them here: https://reslife.tamu.edu/livingOnCampus/rules#weapons
Concealed handgun license holders must follow all state and federal laws concerning owning and possessing a handgun on campus. Any resident who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun and chooses to bring the handgun into their room/apartment must store his or her handgun and ammunition in an electronic locking steel safe that has been rented or purchased from the Department of Residence Life. For information regarding safe rentals/purchases, visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/livingOnCampus/amenities/safes.
That is the most awesome thing I've seen all day! I love it! If I was still in college or was on campus often I would totally get one of those. Please do update us on what kind of reactions you get.