Weapons
The University prohibits the possession or discharge of
any firearm or other dangerous weapon as defined under
Michigan law, regardless of whether the individual has a
concealed weapons permit. In addition, any knife, sword
or machete having a blade longer than four inches, or, in
the case of a knife with a mechanism to lock the blade in
place when open, longer than three inches is also prohib-
ited. This prohibition includes all of the Ann Arbor campus.
Exceptions to this Ordinance include:
• University employees who are authorized to possess
and/or use such a device pursuant to Standard Practice
Guide 201.94;
• Law enforcement officers or legally established law
enforcement agencies;
• When someone possesses or uses such a device
as part of a military or similar uniform or costume
in connection with a public ceremony or parade or
theatrical performance;
• When someone possesses or uses such a device in
connection with a regularly scheduled educational,
recreational or training program authorized by the
University;
• When someone possesses or uses such a device
for recreational hunting on property which has been
designated for such activity by the University provided
such possession and use is in strict compliance with
applicable law; or
• A written waiver is obtained from the Director of the
University’s Department of Public Safety based on
extraordinary circumstances. Any such waiver may
include certain restrictions when the Director determines
that such restrictions are appropriate under the circum-
stances.
A person who violates the Ordinance is guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction, punishable by imprison-
ment for not less than ten days and no more than 60 days,
or by fine of not more than $50, or both.
