DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND FIREARMS POLICY PURPOSE
The University of North Alabama seeks to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for students, employees, and visitors, and adopts this policy for possession of dangerous weapons and firearms on campus and at events. DEFINITIONS Campus – all property owned, leased, or controlled by the University and any affiliated buildings and outdoor premises, such as parking lots and other outdoor property.
Firearm – a pistol, handgun, rifle, or shotgun and any associated ammunition.
Dangerous Weapon – Includes the following:
• Any device that shoots or delivers a bullet, BB, pellet, arrow, dart, flare, electrical charge, or other projectile, whether loaded or unloaded, including those devices powered by CO2. • Any explosive device, including fireworks. • Any instruments/devices that are designed or may be used as a weapon to injure or threaten another individual, including, but not limited to, non-culinary knives with a blade greater than four (4) inches. • A firearm, as defined herein, is not included in this definition of dangerous weapon. POLICY Except as otherwise stated in this policy or as otherwise allowed by law, the University of North Alabama (UNA) prohibits the possession, transportation, and use of firearms and other dangerous weapons on campus. This policy applies to all persons on campus, including faculty, staff, students, contractors, and visitors. The University Police Department provides temporary storage (no more than 48 hours) for lawfully possessed firearms at its campus police department.
Consistent with Alabama law, all persons are strictly prohibited from possessing firearms at locations where security guards and other security features are employed, such as athletic events.
This policy will be published in the Employee Policy Manual & Handbook, University Police Department Policy and Procedures, and Student Handbook, and supersedes any contrary provisions. ENFORCEMENT Persons not on campus and in violation of UNA policy are trespassers and may be dealt with accordingly, including, but not limited to, being removed from campus and receiving a written directive to remain off campus. Contractors and vendors are expected to comply with policy and contract terms. Violations of Alabama law may be dealt with by appropriate law enforcement. Student violations may be addressed in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct as well as other applicable policies and may include sanctions, up to and including expulsion. Employee violations may be resolved in accordance with employer policies, up to and including termination.
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