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Guns on Campus Survey - 2026

This survey is designed to help the Faculty Association most accurately represent the majority opinion of Residential Faculty teaching and working in the MCCCD. This survey was first conducted in 2016. Each of the following questions represents a different level of response to the issue of guns on campus, so please consider each question individually. Select the answer that best represents your response to each scenario.

We value your feedback, and we will keep all of your answers anonymous. Thank you for participating.
1.I support only law enforcement officers carrying firearms anywhere on one of our college campuses or district buildings, including classrooms, libraries and faculty offices.(Required.)
2.I support any individual 18 or over carrying firearms anywhere on one of our college campuses or district buildings, including classrooms, libraries and faculty offices (“Open Carry”).(Required.)
3.I support any individual with an AZ concealed carry permit who registers their permit with the Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department to carry concealed firearms anywhere on one of our college campuses or district buildings, including classrooms, libraries and faculty offices (currently pending legislation – SB 1068).
Note: In AZ anyone over 21 (19 with military service) with a background check and a minimum four (4) hour gun safety course (online or in-person) qualifies for a concealed carry permit.(Required.)
4.I support any individual with an AZ concealed carry permit and a tactical handgun training certificate who registers their credentials with the Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department to carry concealed firearms anywhere on one of our college campuses or district buildings, including classrooms, libraries and faculty offices.
Note: A tactical handgun training certificate requires a minimum sixteen (16) hour in-person course.(Required.)
5.I support any individual with an AZ concealed carry permit and combat training and/or experience who registers their permit with the Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department to carry concealed firearms anywhere on one of our college campuses or district buildings, including classrooms, libraries and faculty offices.(Required.)
6.I have been Residential Faculty in the MCCCD for
7.Do you have concerns over any other state-level legislative issue(s)?