/Institutions/University-of-Jamestown/json/2023-2024/University-Student-Handbook-local.json

/Institutions/University-of-Jamestown/json/2023-2024/University-Student-Handbook.json

Firearms/Explosives/Weapons

Any type of weapon is prohibited on campus. Weapons are defined as device, instrument, material, or substance which is calculated or designed to inflict serious bodily harm; including but not limited to such items as live firearms, firecrackers, bottle rockets, switch knives, slingshots, archery equipment, paintball guns, etc. These items are not to be kept or brought onto campus. Since these items directly affect the health and safety of the residents, anyone found with these items will be subject to immediate expulsion from UJ.

Folding pocket knives under 4 inches from the base of the blade to the tip are permitted. Kitchen knives and other implements whose primary design function is culinary in nature are permitted. These implements are required to be stored safely and correctly when not in immediate use by the owner.

Concealed carry permits are not honored on campus and as such, concealed weapons of any kind are not permitted. Exception to these weapons policy is made for on-duty public law enforcement personnel carrying a live firearm in the normal course of employment of a recognized public law enforcement agency.

Firearms used for wildlife hunting or for the Shooting Sports program may be brought on campus with specific regulations. The weapons must be stored in a locked personal vehicle, stored safely and correctly out of sight, or stored with the Shooting Sports program. Firearms specifically must be completely unloaded; safety on; magazine, clip, and/or all ammunition removed from the firearm and separately stored, and firing chamber open, if possible by the design of the firearm, with a chamber flag inserted correctly.

In addition, replica guns, Nerf guns, water guns, etc., are prohibited from campus as they can be destructive to property and potentially threaten the health and safety of the community members. Anyone found with these types of items could be subject to suspension, expulsion, and/or other sanctions.

Fireworks are considered explosive devices and are not permitted on campus except when approved by the University administration for official functions.

Any object employed in a violent manner may be considered as “use of a weapon.” Since these items directly affect the health and safety of the students, anyone found with these items will be subject to immediate expulsion from UJ.