A handgun license holder is not required to disclose that he/she has a license to anyone except a magistrate or peace officer, including university police. A person engaged in lawful activity (i.e., applying for and obtaining a handgun license) is not required to provide information to any person, including a university official, about their personal choices, beliefs or practices.

No. This information is not a matter of public record.

A person with a concealed carry permit must take reasonable measures to conceal the weapon. For example, if a person’s coat opens in the act of raising his/her arm to ask a question and a gun can be seen, it is not a violation. A violation would be a person taking a gun out of concealment or otherwise displaying/brandishing it.

No. Effective August 1, 2016, concealed carry is allowed on university campuses, including all offices, classrooms, and laboratories by anyone holding a valid handgun license, unless carrying a handgun is prohibited by state law, federal law or university rules. SB 273 prohibits the university and its employees from imposing restrictions greater than those imposed by law. Violations of SB 273 can result in a fine to the university as high as $10,500 per day.

A person who has obtained a concealed carry license can carry legally within residential facilities. The university has established a policy for safe storage of handguns in residential facilities.

Classrooms have not been restricted from concealed carry under the university rules and regulations. All collegiate sporting events and UIL sporting and interscholastic competitions will be posted as gun-free zones during the competitions.

Anyone who feels threatened should call the University Police or Emergency 911.

If an LTC holder is in compliance with the law, you should be unaware that the individual has a gun. The law prohibits licensed holders from carrying a handgun that is partially or wholly visible, or displaying the handgun intentionally and knowingly in plain view of another person.

Any individual who holds a current and valid concealed handgun license (CHL) may carry a concealed handgun where permitted on university property.

Open Carry is not permitted on university property. The Campus Carry law applies to all land and buildings owned or leased by an institution of higher education. Violators of the Campus Carry law will be subject to gun confiscation, legal action and possible revocation of their LTC by state authorities.

Contact campus police. The police will respond and make contact with an individual to determine if that person has a LTC and is carrying the weapon legally and if the handgun became unconcealed inadvertently. A person with a handgun license must take reasonable measures to conceal the weapon. For example, if a person’s coat opens in the act of raising his/her arm to ask a question and a handgun can be seen, it is not a violation. A violation would be a person taking a gun out of concealment or otherwise displaying/brandishing it.

“Brandishing” is displaying a weapon in a threatening manner. If you see anyone brandishing a weapon, call the Police at “911” immediately and take precautions to protect yourself — evacuate the area or retreat behind a locked door.

No, the names of individuals obtaining a license to carry is not public record.

Texas A&M’s Office of General Council has issued guidance that Constitutional Carry does not apply on campus and defer to the Campus Carry laws that directly govern firearms on public universities.