According to North Carolina General Statute #14-269.2, persons knowingly carrying, either openly or concealed, any gun, rifle, pistol, or other firearms of any kind on educational property or to a curricular or extracurricular activity sponsored by the college shall be convicted of a Class I felony.
Persons carrying, either openly or concealed, any dynamite cartridge, bomb, grenade, mine, or powerful explosive on educational property or to a curricular or extracurricular activity sponsored by the college may be convicted of a Class G felony.
Also, persons carrying, either openly or concealed, any BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol, bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack or metallic knuckles, razor and razor blades (except solely for personal shaving), fireworks, or any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for the preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance on the educational property may be convicted of a Class I misdemeanor.
Exceptions to the above are described in G.S. 14-269.2(g) (including weapons used in school-approved programming, see Policy 3.10). It is the individual’s responsibility to know and understand the law and Southeastern Community College’s policies and procedures prior to bringing any weapon onto campus. Failure to follow the law and SCC’s policies and procedures, regardless of the person’s intent, will result in appropriate disciplinary action and a referral to local law enforcement.
A firearm is permissible on a community college campus only under the following limited circumstances:
No person is guilty of a criminal violation of this section as long as both of the following apply:
Adopted: July 20, 2010
Revised: July 20, 2010, November 16, 2015, March 22, 2021
Reviewed: March 22, 2021