Muhlenberg College Firearms and Other Weapons Policy
Muhlenberg College strictly prohibits the possession or use of any potentially dangerous item or material in, or on, all College buildings, grounds, parking lots, College-owned or leased
properties and College-owned vehicles. Such items are subject to confiscation and the bearer to possible College disciplinary action, criminal, or civil action.
Prohibited items include firearms, ammunition, air-guns, airsoft, (BB/pellet), any explosives, bombs, grenades, blackjacks, metal knuckles, spring type weapons, sling shots, martial arts weaponry, knives with a blade over three inches in length (does not pertain to common eating utensils), swords, switchblades, daggers, darts, dartboards, paint ball guns, orbeez guns, simulated weapons altered to appear as an actual firearm, stun guns, stun batons, taser or any other electronic or electric weapon, whips, or other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury which serves no common lawful purpose. Weapons used for theatrical productions must be disarmed, remain in the theater, and be safeguarded according to the security provisions of the Department of Theatre & Dance. These restrictions apply to all students, staff, faculty, vendors, contractors, and visitors with the exception of Campus Safety and Police Officers and other authorized law enforcement officers who carry Department issued equipment or weapons. Any further exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing by the President of the College or the Director of Campus Safety and Police.
Contact: Director of Campus Safety, 484-664-3112
