VWIL/VMI issued weapons and equipment used by those working in an official capacity with the police department, fire department, or emergency services are the only exceptions to the weapons policy.
Students are only allowed to be in possession of weapons or equipment issued by VWIL or VMI that violate the weapons policy when they are operating under an official capacity with their roles in those programs (ex. parades or practices). In order to possess/use this type of weapon or equipment, a student must follow the sign-in/sign-out procedures, as well as any other policies, of the VWIL Arms Room. These weapons or equipment must be signed out and then returned within the same day. Under no circumstances should these weapons or equipment be in a residence hall or other campus building, other than the Arms Room. All cleaning of these weapons or equipment should take place in the Arms Room.
Students who work in an official capacity with the police department, fire department, or emergency services may occasionally possess weapons or equipment that violates the weapons policy outlined in this Code. Students to which this applies are responsible for registering such weapons or equipment with the Office of Campus Safety as soon as they receive or become in possession of it. Even once registered, any weapons or equipment that is a violation of the weapons policy in this Code must be stored at the Office of Campus Safety or in the student’s personal vehicle. Under no circumstances should these weapons or equipment be in a residence hall or other campus building.