In order to protect residents and guests from accidental injury, the university prohibits the use or possession of weapons or munitions in the residence halls. Weapons include, but are not limited to, guns of any type (including paintball, BB and stun), ammunition, knives, spears, arrows, clubs, swords, nunchuks, etc.<\/p>\n
However, Housing and Residential Life located in lower Walnut Hall offer and maintain a secure weapons storage facility at no expense to on-campus resident students. To receive a weapons storage locker the student must agree and sign the Weapons Storage Agreement\/Contract<\/a> and return it to the Housing and Residential Life office.<\/p>\n Each time the student wishes to gain access to the assigned storage locker, the student is required to furnish their photo ID to the Public Safety office in exchange for the key.<\/p>\n The following is Bemidji State University’s policy regarding firearms and dangerous weapons on campus. This policy was developed for the safety of the campus community. This policy is consistent with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Policy 5.21 “Possession or Carry of Firearms.”<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n All students and employees are prohibited from carrying or possessing a firearm, pistol or dangerous weapon on property owned, leased or operated by Bemidji State University. Employees are further prohibited from possessing or carrying a firearm, pistol or dangerous weapon while acting in the course and scope of their employment, either on or off Bemidji State University property, regardless of whether the employee has a permit to carry a firearm.<\/p>\n Additionally, students are prohibited from possessing or carrying a firearm, pistol or dangerous weapon while representing or participating in any activity sanctioned or recognized by Bemidji State University, either on or off campus.<\/p>\n Possessing or carrying a firearm, pistol or dangerous weapon is allowed in certain circumstances and locations on campus.<\/p>\n Campus parking facilities are exempt from this policy, but Federal, State and local ordinances regarding the possession or carry of a firearm, pistol or dangerous weapon are applicable.<\/p>\nFirearm and Weapons Policies<\/h2>\n
Restrictions<\/h3>\n
Exceptions<\/h3>\n
Parking Facilities<\/h4>\n
Licensed Peace Officers<\/h4>\n