Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

• Swords, knives, daggers, switchblades, and other spring-operated knives or projectile knives,whether common, antique, novelty or specialty, but excluding pocket knives with blades ofthree inches or less, and knives designed exclusively as eating utensils;• Martial Arts weapons, including but not limited to nunchakus, staffs, and throwing stars;• Bows and arrows, or slingshots;• Explosive devices including hand grenades, bombs, black powder, smokeless powder,percussion caps, friction primers, and pyrotechnic fuses;• Any other items or devices banned from open and concealed carry under federal or Iowa law,including those items or devices that in the reasonable discretion of Campus Security pose arisk to the University community similar to that posed by any of the items or devicesmentioned above.The University permits individuals to carry pepper spray or mace for the purpose of fending off asexual assault or other unwanted attack.This prohibition against weapons applies equally to those carried by persons with a governmentissued permit or license, with the exception of weapons carried by local, county, state, and federallaw enforcement, correctional officers, and members of the United States armed forces orNational Guard as required for the proper fulfillment of their official duties.If you possess weapons in violation of this policy you will be required to remove the weapons oryourself from University property. You may also be subject to dismissal from the University and itsresidence facilities, events and activities, and debarment from University premises and businessrelationships. If the University finds you to be in violation of this policy, charges may be referredagainst you with local and state authorities for criminal prosecution in addition to the institution ofUniversity disciplinary proceedings and sanctions.Violations or suspected violations of this policy should immediately be reported to Campus Securityat 563/589-3333.91