Weapons Free Campus Policy

The approval process typically takes 24 hours during the normal business work week.

In order to be considered, postings must be initiated by a member of the MBU Community (i.e. current students, faculty, or staff of the University), announce information applicable and/or events open to the entire MBU University community, and demonstrate direct connection to a member of the MBU Community or extension of the University’s life and work.

Postings with subjects or content that is not consonant with MBU University’s Governing Ideas or Spartan Commitments are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to postings that promote the sale or use of alcoholic beverages, the use or sale of tobacco or the use of sexually explicit, obscene, derogatory or inflammatory language.

Damages and Loss of Privileges

“Chalking” surfaces and taping, stapling or otherwise affixing materials to painted surfaces and/or glass potentially damages University property and is strictly prohibited. Additionally, flyers may not be placed on vehicles or left in University facilities.

Any organization and/or individual member of the MBU community found in violation of the Posting Policy is subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, monetary fine, damage assessment, loss of posting privileges, etc.

Political Campaign Posting Policy

The posting of campaign signs on-campus is prohibited. Exceptions include signs posted by students in their own residence hall rooms or apartments; signage temporarily posted in space reserved by the University or a recognized student organization for a calendared candidate forum, debate or political event.

**Approval for posting of printed materials on University property does not constitute the institution’s endorsement of products, vendors or services mentioned in those materials.**

Weapons Free Campus Policy

Missouri Baptist University is a weapon-free campus. Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited on University property (on and off the main campus), in University facilities, in vehicles on University property, and at University events. A weapon includes any device defined by statute or the University which in the manner used or intended is capable of producing death, harm or bodily injury to person or property. Such devices include but are not limited to guns (including starter pistols, paintball guns, those that shoot projectiles including pellets, BBs, airsoft beads, potatoes, etc.), explosives, ammunition, knives with blades longer than three inches, slingshots, martial arts weapons, and bow and arrow combinations (including crossbows). • In the interest of public safety, the weapon-free campus policy includes items resembling weapons including but not limited to replica, non-firing, rubber, plastic and/or toy guns. Stage props are excluded from this prohibition only as stipulated in the theatrical addendum below. • Those possessing permits to carry concealed weapons in public are subject to this policy and are prohibited from bringing weapons onto campus or into campus facilities (Missouri State Statue 571.107.10). • Weapons are not permitted on campus property this includes possession or storage by an individual, in a University facility or vehicle on University property. Hunters must

make arrangements to store weapons off campus property and are not permitted to transport weapons on campus. • Pepper and propellant sprays used for personal protection and self-defense are permitted on campus. Misuse or unauthorized use of these items will be assertively addressed via University conduct processes and/or state and federal statutes.

However, electronic devices intended to stun or incapacitate (e.g. Tasers) are considered weapons and are not permitted on campus. • Exceptions to this policy includes all local, regional, and federal law enforcement officers authorized by their agency to carry a firearm, authorized Missouri Baptist

University public safety personnel, theatrical props within the provisions identified below (see addendum), and track and field use of a starter pistol.

Guidelines

1. Weapons are not permitted to be stored on campus or in vehicles. Any weapon on campus in violation of this policy will be seized and returned upon leaving the campus. 2. While it is the desire of Missouri Baptist University personnel to be as redemptive as possible in such situations, violations of this policy by faculty, staff, or students will be subject to the respective disciplinary and judicial processes and/or options outlined in the respective handbook governing the individual. 3. Any person unrelated to the Missouri Baptist University community who is in violation of this policy will be reported or turned over to the appropriate law enforcement officials. 4. Missouri Baptist University, in consultation with its legal counsel, will seek to cooperate with any law enforcement officials conducting investigation related to University property or constituents. 5. Event Services is responsible for ensuring contracts with external parties outline University guidelines and work to ensure parties understand the University’s WeaponsFree Campus Policy.

Weapon-Free Campus Policy (Theatrical Addendum)

Stage weapons may be used in preparation and performance of theatrical productions under the restrictions and stipulations that follow:

1. A stage weapon refers to any device or approximation of a device described as a weapon in the University’s weapons-free campus policy. This includes but is not limited to guns, knives, swords, spears, bow and arrows, crossbows, whether capable of inflicting bodily injury or not. 2. These stage weapons may be used on campus only in the context of practice for a

University-sponsored theatrical event under the authorization of University personnel. 3. Stage weapons are permitted only in defined theatrical performance and practice venues. They must be stored and maintained by authorized University personnel and

“checked-out” for use under their approval. 4. Public Safety must be notified of each instance a stage weapon is to be used and each performance and rehearsal at least one week prior. 5. Blades must be blunted, dulled sufficiently so as to pose no actual threat to participants 6. Real operable (even if unloaded) firearms are not permitted. Firearms should be rubber or non-functional replicas, and must be incapable mechanically incapable of firing a projectile.