Governing Documents: University Community

POLICY:	PROHIBITION OF THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
Effective Date:	January 28, 1993
Revised Date:
Review Date:
Approving Body:	Board of Governors
Authority:
Implementation:
Contact:	Vice-President (Administration)
Applies to:	All

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Preamble

Several acts of violence at universities in Canada have involved firearms. Universities are not places where firearms need to be or should be carried.

Application

This policy applies to all staff members, students and visitors to the University, but excludes members of the City of Winnipeg Police and RCMP who are in possession of firearms in the course of carrying out their duties.

Prohibition

Possession of firearms of any kind, without the permission of the Vice-President (Administration), is prohibited on either campus of the University and on any property of the University. Violation of this policy may lead to discipline pursuant to relevant collective agreements or the Student Discipline By-Law.

Effective Date

This policy takes effect February 1, 1993.