Firearms and Weapons Policy

Firearms and Weapons Policy

Firearms and other weapons are not permitted—concealed or not concealed, with or without a concealed-weapon permit—on property owned or controlled by the college without specific written permission from the Vice President of Student and College Services. Facsimiles or replicas of firearms or weapons are also prohibited. Law enforcement officers, security officers, and others specifically authorized by this policy to carry a firearm or other weapon on campus do not need specific written permission.

Because these items pose a clear risk to the persons and property on the Ensign College campus, violation of this policy may result in immediate expulsion from the college or ban from campus. Suspected violations of this policy should be reported immediately to campus security (dial 2-2771 from on-campus college phones or 801-240-2771). Failure to report suspected violations may result in expulsion.

Definitions

Firearm means a pistol, revolver, shotgun, short-barreled shotgun, rifle or short-barreled rifle, or a device that could be used as a weapon from which is expelled a projectile by action of an explosive.

Weapon means a firearm or any other object that, in the manner of its use or intended use, is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.

Weapons

Weapons prohibited by this policy include, but are not limited to

• tasers that fire a projectile
• knives with a blade longer than 3 ½ inches or that have more than one sharp edge
• airsoft, pellet, and BB guns and any firearm facsimile
• clubs and night sticks
• swords and daggers
• nun chucks
• metal knuckles
• slingshots and similar devices

Persons Authorized by Policy to Carry Firearms or Weapons on Campus

Law enforcement officers certified by the state of Utah, federal law enforcement officers, authorized Church Security officers, and security officers on official duty for armored vehicle services contracted with the college or the Church Security Department are authorized to carry weapons on property owned or controlled by the college.