Weapons, Explosive Devices and Fireworks on Campus

 

Policy Title: Weapons, Explosive Devices and Fireworks on Campus
Effective Date: November 4, 1996
Approved By: University President
Contact: University of Arizona Police Department
Reference: Arizona Board of Regents Policy 5-302, 5-303

 

Policy Statement

Pursuant to Arizona Board of Regents' (ABOR) action, the Presidents of the three state universities were granted authority to prohibit the carrying of firearms or other weapons on campus, whether concealed or openly displayed.

Accordingly, the President of the University has extended to all members of the public the application of that portion of the ABOR Code of Conduct which prohibits the use, possession, or storage of any weapon, explosive device or fireworks while on campus/university property.

 

The ABOR Policy Manual defines weapon as "any object or substance designed to inflict a wound, cause injury or incapacitate, including without limitation, all firearms, pellet guns, switchblade knives, knives with blades five or more inches in length and chemicals, such as mace or tear gas but excluding normally available over-the-counter self defense chemical repellants".

 

Violation of this policy by university students, faculty and staff will be considered as misconduct, subject to disciplinary action in accordance with ABOR policy. Violation of this policy by members of the public shall result in ejection from the property or confiscation of the weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive used, displayed or possessed or both. Such confiscated weapon(s) or instrument(s) may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes.

 

Exceptions to this policy are limited to law enforcement officers and certain individuals and units approved by the University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD). Additional details may be obtained by contacting the UAPD.