The Public Safety & Police Department enforces state laws concerning the possession of illegal weapons on campus.  Weapons, including but not limited to, firearms, explosives, fireworks and knives are not permitted on any property owned or leased by Davidson College.  Violators are subject to disciplinary action and criminal charges.  The college also reserves the right to remove from the possession of anyone on campus (or their residence) any item, which may be deemed a threat to the safety and well being of others on campus.  Such items include but are not limited to knives, pellet guns, and other objects, which in and of themselves may not be illegal.