Deadly Weapons & Destructive Devices Policy

For purposes of this policy, “deadly weapon” means:

1. A weapon of mass destruction;
2. Any weapon from which a shot, readily capable of producing death or other serious physical injury, may be discharged;
3. Any knife other than an ordinary pocket knife;
4. Billy, nightstick, or club;
5. Blackjack or slapjack;
6. Nunchaku karate sticks;
7. Shuriken or death star; and,
8. Artificial knuckles made from metal, plastic, or other similar hard material.

1. Possession of deadly weapons by peace officers acting in the course of official duties;
2. Possession of deadly weapons as a part of legitimate academic, athletic, or work-related activities (e.g., historical preservation, law enforcement training, ROTC activities, rifle team, etc.);
3. Possession of a knife as part of a legitimate cutlery set (or individual piece of cutlery) as may be reasonably necessary by the possessor for food preparation;
4. Possession of a deadly weapon by a person licensed to carry a concealed deadly weapon pursuant to KRS 237.110, if the firearm is contained in his or her vehicle and is not removed from the vehicle (KRS 527.020(4));
5. Possession of a deadly weapon if it is located in a non-University motor vehicle and in an enclosed container, compartment, or storage space installed as original equipment in the motor vehicle by its manufacturer, including but not limited to a glove compartment, center console, or seat pocket, regardless of whether said enclosed container, storage space, or compartment is locked, unlocked, or does not have a locking mechanism (KRS 527.020(8)); Possession of a deadly weapon by persons who are specifically authorized by KRS 527.020 to carry concealed deadly weapons on or about their persons at all times and at all locations within the Commonwealth. Such persons include but are not limited to: Commonwealth’s Attorneys, judges of the Court of Justice, conservations officers of the Department of Fish and Wildlife, elected sheriffs, and peace officers from other jurisdictions. For a complete listing of persons authorized to carry concealed deadly weapons within the Commonwealth and the conditions for which the carrying of the deadly weapon is authorized, see KRS 527.020;
6. Possession of deadly weapons by a person specifically authorized in writing to have such possession by the President, or his or her designee, but only if such person fully complies with any and all restrictions imposed upon such possession by the President, or his or her designee. Authorization for possession shall be for a time certain, but in no case longer than six months unless specific written authorization is again obtained Students who possess deadly weapons in violation of this prohibition are guilty of violations of the Student Conduct Code and are subject to disciplinary action under that Code, including suspension/dismissal from the University, and all other appropriate legal actions.