Weapons

The possession and/or use of weapons on school property or at any institutional function or event is strictly prohibited. In addition to firearms and ammunition, weapons include, but are not limited to: swords, knives with blades in excess of 3 inches (not including kitchen utensils used and kept in campus kitchens) switchblade knives, butterfly knives, air rifles, BB guns, air guns, firearm reproductions, slingshots, martial arts weapons, bow and arrows, paint ball guns, stun-guns, tasers, etc. Chemical irritants such as pepper spray and mace, while not banned, should never be used in an inappropriate manner such as pranks or other activities. It should be understood that any object used to threaten, intimidate, or harm someone else may be interpreted as a violation of this weapons policy. Violators of this policy will be subject to the Student Conduct Process and may face criminal charges.