College and CCW

[Werewolf1021]

Ok, just a quick question. I go to college in San Luis Obispo at Cal Poly. If I were to try and get my CCW would I have to apply there or at my "home" county? FYI I spend about 40 weeks out of the year in SLO for college. Also, since I live on campus would that affect my chances if I had to apply at SLO?

[Sam1]

I'm not sure, but I don't think you can have a firearm on campus legally with out permission from the school.

[Werewolf1021]

I'm not sure, but I don't think you can have a firearm on campus legally with out permission from the school.

It wouldnt be stored on campus.

[SmokinMr2]

It wouldnt be stored on campus.

Then what would be the point?

[Werewolf1021]

Then what would be the point?

To know where I have to apply ... Plus I do go off campus.

[ck867]

Then what would be the point?

it seems the matter is not about having a weapon ready when needed but more of having a better chance of applying for a CCW in SLO as opposed to another county like san francisco where he wouldn't stand a chance.

[Werewolf1021]

it seems the matter is not about having a weapon ready when needed but more of having a better chance of applying for a CCW in SLO as opposed to another county like san francisco where he wouldn't stand a chance.

Ding ding we have a winner folks!

[tango-52]

You apply in the county where you reside. If your mail, school registration, tax returns, etc. go to your parents' home, then you could use that as your residence. What is your home county? As far as carrying on campus with a CCW, it is not illegal. It may be against the school policy, which could be problematic, but it is not illegal. Check out www.calccw.com The answers to these questions are explained in detail there.

[Werewolf1021]

You apply in the county where you reside. If your mail, school registration, tax returns, etc. go to your parents' home, then you could use that as your residence. What is your home county? As far as carrying on campus with a CCW, it is not illegal. It may be against the school policy, which could be problematic, but it is not illegal. Check out www.calccw.com The answers to these questions are explained in detail there.

San Joaquin county. From what I have heard it would be pretty hard to get one compared to SLO.

[CaliforniaCarry]

Actually, I don't think it would technically be illegal for him to store a firearm on campus if he had a CCW. A CCW triggers an exception to 626.9 PC, the code that prohibits firearms at schools.

[GoodEyeSniper]

Actually, I don't think it would technically be illegal for him to store a firearm on campus if he had a CCW. A CCW triggers an exception to 626.9 PC, the code that prohibits firearms at schools.

I think the problem is that he is a student. So, even though it may not be illegal, he still might be expelled with no refund for breaking the school's rules.

Like breaking a safety rule at your local gun club. Can't be charged with anything, but you might just lose your membership.

[CaliforniaCarry]

That may be, but that wasn't the original assertion. If it's agains the rules, say so, but don't claim it's illegal if it's not.

[yellowfin]

If you vote, have your car tag, earn an income, get your mail, and pay utilities in a county, you're there for all intents and purposes. That works for college students.

[RANGER295]

I am actually in the same boat as you. I am in SLO finishing up a masters degree. I looked into this for the same reason. My legal residence is in San Joaquin County as well. I found out I would have to apply there. Also, I have a FFL-03 (C&R) which is at my legal address. I decided that since I am only here for a year and a half, that I would just leave my legal address alone and worry about all that stuff when I move this coming winter.

[Werewolf1021]

How would I find out if the possession of weapons on campus is allowed by school policy? I do live in the dorms (the contract prohibits weapons so that is a no go) but I plan to live off campus next year so it would be interesting to find out. Should I talk to the Campus police?