Fireworks Weapons and Noxious Materials
Possession or keeping of a weapon on campus, including in any vehicle, is prohibited. Weapons include, but are not limited to:
- Firearms (such as handguns and rifles)
- BB guns
- Pellet guns
- Air guns
- Spring guns
- Blade based weapons
- Other instrument or weapons in which the propelling force is a spring, air, piston or CO2 cartridge or other similar devices, antique and ornamental weaponry, and bow and arrows
Possession or keeping of any blade-based weapon on campus is prohibited. Blade-based weapons include, but are not limited to:
- Razor knives
- Manual and automatic folding knives
- Fixed or forged hunting, fighting, throwing or survival knives
- Any double-edged blade, including daggers and swords
Possession or keeping of a dangerous instrument or deadly substance (such as potassium cyanide) is prohibited, except for kitchen utensils (used specifically in an apartment kitchen or kitchenette in a residence hall or common area lounge). Dangerous instruments include, but are not limited to:
- Explosives
- Explosive devices
- Knives
- Blackjacks
- Chuka Sticks
Use of any weapon, dangerous instrument, deadly substance, or any other object with intent to harm or in a manner that carelessly, recklessly or intentionally harms another person is prohibited.
Possession or use of fireworks, firecrackers, etc., is prohibited.
Possession or use of noxious materials, not exempted under New York state law, is prohibited. Under New York state law, the only substance permitted as a self-defense spray is oleoresin capsicum, also known as pepper spray. Oleoresin capsicum may not be possessed by a person having been convicted of a felony or under the age of 18 years.