P600

GUNS ON CAMPUS

Dated: January 18^th, 1996

Issued by:

Office of the Vice President for Administration

Replaces:

Policy 28, January, 1974

Updated:

January, 1996

Approved:

October, 1988

It is the policy of the University that shotguns, rifles, firearms, or any device capable of use as a weapon by release of noxious material or projectile, shall not be carried on the campus. This policy applies to University employees, students, licensees, invitees, guests, members of associated or affiliated organizations, contractors and employees of contractors of the University.

The only exceptions are the following:

1. Persons in the military in performance of their official duties
2. Persons in law enforcement or other governmental service who are performinng official duties on campus by law, regulation or lawful order
3. Persons authorized by their employer and duly licensed, such as employees of contractors engaged by the University and related organizations, to collect or transport cash, checks, and other valuables. Other than those in the excepted categories, visitors to the campus identified as lawfully possessing such weapons or devices, will be required to remove them from the campus immediately. Failure to comply will be considered an intentional violation of this policy. Exceptions to this provision may be granted only by written authorization of the President.

Violation of this policy may lead to criminal prosecution and other sanctions authorized by the Board of Trustees.

Inquiries/Request:

Department of Public Safety
Room 162 Duchess Hall
(631) 632-6350

Related Documents:

• State University of New York Procedures Manual: Policy Item: 080.1
• Penal Code of New York State: 265.00; 265.05; 265.10; 170.05 Board of Trustees Resolution: 69 -169; 72-232
• State University of New York at Stony Brook Student Conduct Code: Section II: General Campus Regulations Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York: 8:4:c

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