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  • George Mason University

    Consistent with the Code of Virginia, the Board of Visitors has approved a restriction against weapons on campus for faculty, staff and students.  The exception to this prohibition is for law enforcement officials appointed t…

    Weapons on Campus

  • Harvard

    Harvard Summer School students may lawfully possess and use pepper spray for self-defense.

    Harvard's Firearms Policy

  • Liberty University

    …rules and regulations do not prohibit…carrying of a less-lethal weapon…less-lethal weapon shall never be displayed or openly carried…

    Liberty University's Weapon Policy

  • Richard Bland College of William & Mary

    Self-Defense Items: Students may possess mace, pepper spray, and other such items that are intended for self-defense purposes only….

    Student Code of Conduct

  • Shenandoah University

    The use, possession, carrying or storage of any firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive or other dangerous article is prohibited…by Shenandoah University. This policy also applies to a concealed weapon…Only certified and sworn law enforcement officers are exempt from this policy.

    SU's Student Affair Policies

  • University of Virginia

    Any weapon [such as] pepper or bear spray, mace, aerosol spray… and any other item considered an “implement of riot” [is prohibited during certain occurrences].

    UVA's Weapon Policy

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Students, faculty and staff are permitted to carry pepper spray on university grounds and buildings. Pepper spray is not considered a weapon on VCU’s campuses…

    Pepper Spray Policy - VCU Police

  • Virginia Tech

    Pepper Spray is available for purchase on your University’s website. As such, your university should accept Pepper Spray. See website for more info.

    VTech Store

  • West Virginia University

    …Pepper spray may be carried for personal protection and used for self-defense. You have a right to protect yourself with pepper spray, but you must be able to justify its use.

    WVUToday Archives

  • William & Mary College

    Self-Defense Items. Students may possess mace, pepper spray, and other such items that are intended for self-defense purposes only…

    W&M's Weapon Policy

  • Martinsburg, WV

    According to W. Va. §18A-5- 1a(a), a student will not possess a firearm or deadly weapon as defined in W. Va.

  • Berryville, VA

    Carrying, bringing, using or possessing any firearm, dangerous device, or dangerous or deadly weapon in any school building, on school grounds, in any school vehicle or at any school-sponsored activity without the authorization of the school board is prohibited, and grounds for disciplinary action.

  • Winchester, VA - Stephens City, VA - Front Royal, VA

    “Weapon” is defined as any dangerous or deadly instrument or destructive device which can be used to inflict harm or serious injury to others, including but not limited to: pepper mace, 1… [is not allowed.]

  • Front Royal, VA

    Students shall not have in their possession any type of unauthorized firearm or other dangerous weapon or device.

  • Winchester, VA

    Students shall not have in their possession any type of unauthorized firearm or other  dangerous weapon or device.