Procedure 2560

Concealed Weapons

All persons who attend classes, are employed by the College, or are visiting College or leased premises, or who otherwise have business within Northland Pioneer College are prohibited from carrying concealed weapons on their person or in their vehicles or concealed within their immediate control as defined in A.R.S. ?13-3102 A1, A2 and A10.

The above persons are also prohibited from carrying or possessing any type of deadly weapon, edged weapon, dangerous instrument or martial arts weapon, as defined in A.R.S. ?13-105.11, ?13-105.13, ?13-105.17 and ?13-3101.7. These items include, but are not limited to: all firearms, sheath knives, boot knives, swords, pocket or folding knives with a blade length greater than three inches, crossbows, long bows, compound bows, sling shots, any instrument under the circumstances of use that could cause death or serious injury, nuunchakus (numbchucks), throwing stars, darts, throwing knives and related martial arts weapons.

The above listed persons are also prohibited from carrying or possessing any type of explosive or explosive devices as defined in A.R.S. ?1-3101.3, ?13.3101.7a, f and g, ?13-3104. This section also prohibits the possession of all ammunition and ammunition components.

Persons excluded from this policy:

• 1. Any certified peace officer, currently employed by a law enforcement agency.
  
  
• 2. Upon the approval of the president or designee, any person possessing a weapon for the purpose of teaching firearm safety, hunter safety, martial arts, law enforcement procedures or related course.
  
  
• 3. Upon approval of the president or designee, any person possessing a weapon for the purpose of demonstrating for educational purposes, any of the above stated weapons.
  
  
• 4. Any person, otherwise approved by the president or designee.
  
  

Sanctions for Violations

Failure to comply with this policy, may result in, but is not limited to:

• 1. Removal or ejection from the properties of the institution at which the violation occurs by public peace officers and/or authorized representatives of the concerned institution;
  
  
• 2. Utilization of the criminal processes of law under ?13-2911 C, titled "interference with the peaceful conduct of educational institutions."
  
  

[Based on Policy #1345; New 10/26/95]