Possession of Weapons (Board Policy 5.7)

Possession of weapons on the College campus, on property controlled by the College, at events sponsored by the College, or at events attended while on College business is prohibited unless the individual is a duly authorized law enforcement official/officer in the performance of his or her duty. The College may request current/valid identification authorizing someone to possess a weapon and reserves the right to confirm the authorization with proper authorities. While the College recognizes that persons other than law enforcement personnel may be permitted to conceal and carry specified weapons, they are still strictly prohibited on campus. All weapons must be properly stored prior to entering any campus facility, vehicle, or event.

A "weapon" is defined as any instrument or device designed or likely to produce bodily harm or property damage including but not limited to a firearm, dangerous chemical, an explosive device of any description, compressed air guns, pellet guns, BB guns, knives, stun guns, or electric shock devices used in a threatening manner toward another individual on College property. The College reserves the right to further determine the definition of a “weapon” and may prohibit other devices on an individual basis. Legal defensive devices, such as pepper sprays, etc., will be permitted, unless used in an offensive manner.

Any exceptions to this policy must be preapproved through the President’s Office.

Individuals who are found to be in violation this policy are subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment, expulsion from the College, and/or being barred from College property.