Weapons

One of the most important responsibilities of a community is to provide for the safety and well- being of its members. We take this charge seriously.

No person may possess, use, sell, or store, while on campus or on property under the control of Centre College, any dangerous or deadly weapon (operational or decorative), firearm, ammunition, explosive device (including fireworks), or any other potentially harmful or destructive device.

“Weapons” include, but are not limited to, martial arts weapons, knives (other than those necessary for cooking or approved College activities, including ROTC), bows and arrows, air guns, shot guns, BB guns, paintball guns, and “deadly weapons” as defined by KRS 500.080(4).

A “destructive device” means any explosive, incendiary or poison gas bomb, grenade, mine, rocket, missile, or similar device and includes the unassembled components from which such a device can be made. (Reference KRS 237.030(1))

This includes possession of such items in residence halls, in vehicles, in any College building or facility, or anywhere on the grounds of the campus. Possession of weapons is in itself grounds for dismissal.

This policy applies to every student, faculty member, employee, and guest at the College.