Campus Carry Policy Adopted at ETBU

MARSHALL — East Texas Baptist University in Marshall has approved a campus carry policy. The university will allow certain qualified and approved Texas License to Carry holders among the University’s full-time faculty and staff. With the approval of the school’s president, a faculty or staff member may carry a concealed handgun on the university campus, at a university sponsored event or in a university vehicle. Under the new policy, the ETBU president will also be able to withdraw authorization with or without cause at any time and for any reason.

According to the school’s website, the authorization process requires the full-time ETBU faculty or staff member applicant to meet the following conditions for consideration:
1. Submittal of official application to the Office of the President;
2. Completion of interview with the University President and/or his designee(s);
3. Completion of psychological evaluation by an approved clinical psychologist or psychiatrist;
4. Continuing obligation to submit to a psychological exam at any time upon request of the ETBU President or his designees.
5. Bi-annual shooter qualification showing firearms proficiency and safety for persons;
6. Annual participation in University sponsored law enforcement active shooter training for personal protection; and
7. Understanding that the ETBU President holds a specific right to withdraw authorization with or without cause at any time and for any reason.