Source: http://www.sonoma.edu/housing/general_info/faqweapons.html
Timestamp: 2013-05-23 15:10:43
Document Index: 70258184

Matched Legal Cases: ['§626', '§ 5000', '§ 41301', '§ 12550', '§ 5000', '§ 5006', '§ 626']

SSU Housing Services, FAQs Weapons
FAQ's - Weapon Regulations at SSU
Firearms, ammunition, switch-blade knives, dirks, daggers (knives with more than one edge sharpened), ice picks, and non-folding knives with fixed blades longer than 2 1/2”, bow & arrows*, swords*, nunchaku, metal knuckles, belt buckle knives, billy clubs, slingshots, air-powered (airsoft) replica guns, BB devices/guns, spot markers or paintball guns, laser guns, stun guns, Tasers®, and less lethal weapons (California Penal Code §626.9, 626.10, 653k, 12001, 12001,12020, 12601, 12650; University Code Rules and Regulation § 5000,5005; California Code of Regulations Title 5 § 41301).
*Except for authorized SSU classes arrows and swords may not be stored in SSU’s Residential Community.
Can I possess pepper spray on campus? Pepper spray may be possessed by a civilian on the SSU campus if all of the following conditions are met: Person in possession of pepper spray is 18 years or older, with no past conviction of a felony or any crime involving an assault; the pepper spray is in an aerosol canister of 2.5oz or less net weight; it is only carried for self-defense (any other use is a crime; assault with pepper spray is a felony).
What about toy guns and “imitation firearms”? All imitation or replica firearms, including “airsoft guns”, that would lead a reasonable person to perceive that they are real firearms, are prohibited from being carried or displayed anywhere on the SSU campus, including in the Residential Community( California Penal Code § 12550, 12556; UCRR § 5000, 5005; Housing regulations). Any game involving stalking, simulated assassination, or war type activities, is also prohibited on campus (UCRR § 5006).
I live in the Residential Community. Can I have a cooking knife? There are exceptions to knife regulations that allow the possession of cooking knives that are used in or around SSU Residential Community facilities for lawful use in food preparation or consumption.
Can I carry a pocket knife at SSU? You can carry a pocket knife on the SSU campus , provided that it only has one edge sharpened, and that it has a folding (rather than fixed) blade, provided that it is not a switchblade knife, spring-blade knife, or gravity with a blade 2’ long or longer (California Penal code § 626.10,653k).
What are the consequences of a weapons violation? Illegal weapons will be seized by SSU authorities. Additionally, depending on the violation, the severity of the danger posed, and other factors, violators may be cited or arrested, and face judicial sanctions from SSU Residential Life and/or Judicial Affairs staff. The most serious violators will be jailed and/or expelled from the entire CSU system. It is recommended to review the Regulations and Policies of the CSU (title 5, Code of Regulations) and Housing Polices. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY • HOUSING SERVICES