E. Definitions/Clarifications

Firearms:

Any pistol, rifle, antique firearm, starter pistol, BB gun, simulated firearm, toy gun, or any item that is designed in appearance to resemble a firearm. Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW) holders are not exempt.

Weapons:

Knives used to invoke fear or intimidation, brass knuckles, swords, slingshots or any item than may cause bodily injury or harm.

Electrical Weapons:

Any non‐lethal device that is designed to deliver an electrical current whether by impact and/or by the firing of a dart or projectile that, upon contact, will deliver a specified electrical current to its target.

Ammunition:

Any item or material that enables a weapon to be operational and capable of propelling a projectile.

Chemical Weapons:

Any device that has the ability to disperse a chemical agent, either through aerosol or foam spray, is permitted as long as it complies with Florida Law (790.001 (b) FSS) in its size, chemical solution and delivery mechanism.

Fireworks or Other Explosives:

Any material that will render an explosion.

Firearms and Weapons Possession:

The University considers employees in possession of firearms or weapons if such items are in a vehicle, office, lab, classroom, space, or common space.