The WSU Athletic Department will begin using metal detectors at athletic events beginning July 1. (File photo)
Beginning July 1, 2017, faculty, staff, students and visitors to Wichita State be allowed to conceal and carry handguns.
The new law affects all public universities in the state of Kansas, so three of Kansas’ major universities have teamed up to make a plan for athletic events.
Brad Pittman, associate athletic director, said if individuals plan to conceal and carry at athletic events they must follow laws set in the state of Kansas along with the university policy.
The new policy, effective July 1, says, “Each individual who lawfully possesses a handgun on campus shall be wholly and solely responsible for carrying, storing and using that handgun in a safe manner and in accordance with the law, Board policy and University policy.