What weapons can you bring to college?
Any knife including a belt buckle knife, dirk dagger, cane sword, pen knife, lipstick knife, switchblade, butterfly knife or any knife that has a blade longer than 2 1/2 inches, opens automatically or has more than one sharp edge. Any gun without written permission and in accordance with California Penal Code.
What self defense tools can you bring to school?
In addition to the other answers, pencils, pens, scissors, rulers, compass (geometry), a heavy bookbag, an extra shirt or other piece of clothing to be used as a flexible weapon… anything can be a weapon.
Can you carry pepper spray on college campus?
When can I have a weapon? Some self defense weapons can be carried on campus within legal limits. i.e.: You can have pepper spray as long as it is for self defense, not larger than 2.5oz. and has a “Warning” label.
Do colleges allow pocket knives?
A 1.5″ knife is not considered a weapon in any state of the US, provided that it does not have any spring-assisted or automated opening features. Those are illegal in many states – college campus or not.
Is bringing pepper spray to school illegal?
To prevent potential misuse that may harm students or staff, students are prohibited from carrying tear gas or tear gas weapons such as pepper spray on campus or at school activities.
What self defense weapons are illegal in Texas?
Banned weapons Knuckles (which also includes self-defense key chains because knuckles are defined as an instrument that is made of a hard substance and has finger rings or guards). Armor-piercing ammunition. A chemical dispensing device (except for items such as pepper spray). A zip gun (an improvised firearm).
Are knives allowed on college campuses in Texas?
The possession of an illegal knife or other prohibited weapon on the grounds of an educational institution is a third-degree felony in Texas.