Personal Defense Weapons on Campus
What is a weapon?
A weapon is anything that can be used to hurt or injure someone.
When can I have a weapon?
Some self-defense weapons can be carried on campus within legal limits. For example, you can carry pepper spray for self-defense as long as it's not larger than 2.5 oz. and contains a "Warning" label.
What weapons are not permitted on campus?
Most weapons are not permitted on campus. Refer to the chart below for a list of approved and banned weapons on campus.
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*Knives are banned on campus unless they meet these specific criteria: Must be folding and cannot open automatically (i.e. by a clicking button). The blade cannot be longer than 2.5 inches and can only have one sharp edge.
