Weapons on Campus Policy
Except as expressly provided below, the possession of firearms, explosive or incendiary devices, or other weapons on the Otero campus is prohibited. This prohibition shall extend to all grounds and buildings on the Otero campus, and any grounds or buildings managed and operated by Otero. This policy shall apply to all employees and invitees of the Otero, all students, employees, and all other visitors to the Otero campus. “Weapons” include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Firearms of any size or type of construction and ammunition
2. Gas or air guns, including BB, pellet, and paint ball guns
3. Bows and arrows, and crossbows
4. Blackjacks, bludgeons, batons, nunchaku, throwing stars, and metallic knuckles
5. Swords, pikes, lances, and spears
6. Any knife with a blade over 3.5 inches in length, including hunting and fishing knives
7. Ballistic, gravity and switchblade knives, regardless of the length of the blade
8. Fireworks
9. Any harmless object designed to look convincingly like a firearm, explosive or incendiary
device, or other weapon.