NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 16 devices, pipe bombs, letter bombs, gas bombs, plastic explosives, chemical explosives, detonators, fireworks, flash-bang devices, grenades, mines, rockets and/or missiles (and any plans or diagrams for the construction of any of the above devices) 6. poisons, chemicals, acids, and toxins—except those that are marketed for nonviolent and nonthreatening purposes and are being used for nonviolent and nonthreatening purposes, or those that are being used in laboratory or coursework (mace and tear gas are prohibited under this section; chemical sprays such as pepper spray, of not more than two ounces, may be used for personal self- defense to the extent permissible by law) 7. edged or piercing blades such as knives; swords; axes; sword canes; dirks; daggers; switchblades; or any other piercing, slashing, cutting, or bladed instrument greater than three (3) inches in length (excluding ordinary pocket knives or plastic knives, blunt-bladed table knives in designated food preparation areas) 8. blunt or striking instruments such as nightsticks, batons, clubs, fighting sticks, and brass knuckles, as well as all traditional martial arts weapons (such as, but not limited to, sais, kamas, nunchaku, swords, and tonfa), except those instruments and equipment utilized in the NCAA-authorized sporting events 9. stunning or immobilizing devise such as tasers, electronic conducive devices (whether contact or dart firing), tear gas, nerve gas, and biological or chemical agents 10. slashing or lashing instruments such as, but not limited to, whips 11. traps and spring guns 12. replicas, toys, models, miniaturized, or ceremonial versions of any of the above, when exhibited or used for the purpose of intimidating or causing fear or violence in another person Firearm: For the purpose of this policy, the term “firearm” means any weapon that will, is designed, or can readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the framer or receiver of any such weapon; and any firearm muffler or firearm silencer. Examples of firearms include, but are not limited to, handguns, machine guns, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, or other firearms of any nature. Law Enforcement Officials: For the purpose of this policy, the term “law enforcement officials” means 1. all officers or employees of the United States or the state of Florida, or any agency, commission, department, board, division, county, city, town, municipality, or subdivision thereof who have authority to make arrests 2. officers or employees of the United States or the state of Florida, or any agency, commission, department, board, division, county, city, town, municipality, or subdivision thereof, special district, or other governmental authorities licensed and authorized as a condition of employment to carry a concealed weapon 3. members of the Armed Forces of the United States, the organized reserves, state militia, state defense force, or Florida National Guard when on duty; preparing themselves for, going to, or coming from military duty; or under orders 4. an employee of the state prisons or correctional systems who has been so designated by the Department of Corrections 5. all state attorneys and United States attorneys and their respective assistants and investigators licensed and authorized as a condition of employment to carry a concealed weapon Florida State Statutes Section 790.25(5), Florida Statutes, authorizes people 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed firearm or other weapon in a private conveyance for self-defense if the weapon is securely encased and not readily accessible for immediate use. Section 790.115(2)(a), Florida Statutes prohibits possessing weapons or firearms on school property. Although Section 790.115(2)(a)3, Florida Statutes, provides that a person may carry a firearm in a vehicle pursuant to Statute 790.25(5), it provides that schools may provide policies prohibiting this exception. Nova Southeastern University is a “school,” as defined under Section 790.115(2)(a), Florida Statutes. This policy is intended to prohibit the exception for carrying firearms in a vehicle on University property pursuant to Sections 790.115(2)(a) and 790.25(5), Florida Statutes. Policy