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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 8. Education
Agency 5. Christopher Newport University
Chapter 10. Prohibition of Weapons on Campus
12/7/2025

8VAC5-10-20. Possession of weapons prohibited.

Possession or carrying of any weapon by any person is prohibited in or on all buildings and grounds owned, leased, operated, or controlled by Christopher Newport University, wherever located and for whatever purpose used. This prohibition, which also includes any university-owned, university-operated, or university-contracted vessels or vehicles, exists even if the owner has a valid permit issued pursuant to § 18.2-308.01 of the Code of Virginia. Sworn police officers engaged in the performance of their duties or providing services to the university are exempted from this prohibition. The university's employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are prohibited from storing a firearm on university property without the expressed permission of the Christopher Newport University Chief of Police or the chief's designee. Visitors who are licensed carriers may store their weapon in their personal vehicle while on university property.

Entry upon university property in violation of this prohibition is expressly forbidden. Persons violating this prohibition will be asked to remove the weapon immediately from university property. Failure to comply with this request may result in arrest for trespass. Members of the university community are also subject to disciplinary action.

Statutory Authority

§ 23-1.1301 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 26, eff. August 11, 2025.

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