Weapons Policy
All firearms,
explosives, and related paraphernalia are strictly prohibited in the residence
halls and all campus property, including personal vehicles. This includes but
is not limited to handguns, B.B. guns, pellet guns, air guns, stun guns, brass
knuckles, knives, and any other type of weapon or item that appears to be a
weapon.
As stated above, handguns are strictly prohibited from
all college properties and, as such, will not be stored by Public Safety. Hunting rifles, shotguns, bows and
arrows, and knives used for hunting must be registered with the Office of
Public Safety and be stored under the locked storage system provided by Public
Safety. All
guns must be unloaded and cased when brought to the Office of Public Safety.
Students who have items in storage who appear under the influence of drugs or
alcohol will not be permitted to check out registered, stored weapons.
The possession, sale, and/or use of any type of gun,
firearm, fireworks, and other explosives and weapons (including hunting
equipment, martial arts weapons, etc.) is prohibited in the residence halls and
on campus. Items found in residence facilities will be confiscated and held by
Public Safety until a determination is made by the Dean of Students on the
return of the item(s). Possession of a weapon or explosive, depending upon
potency, can result in the immediate suspension of the student.
Possession of fireworks, toxic chemicals, and gas grills
is also prohibited on campus property and in the residence halls.