The rules of the Board of Trustees prohibit the possession of firearms or weapons on a State operated campus of the State University of New York without the written authorization of the campus President (or designee). The Chief of University Police has been appointed as the President’s designee for such purpose. The fact that a person is in possession of a valid New York State pistol permit does not authorize that person to have a firearm or weapon on campus without such written authorization of the campus President (or designee). Such authorization may be rescinded at any time but in no event shall it be valid for longer than one academic year.
New York State Penal Law
- 265.01-a Criminal Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds
A person (other than a police officer or authorized peace officer) is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon when on school grounds when: he or she knowingly has in his or her possession a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in or upon a building or grounds used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university...without the written authorization of such educational institution. Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds is a class E Felony.
- 265.06 Unlawful Possession of a Weapon Upon School Grounds
It shall be unlawful for any person age sixteen or older to knowingly possess any air-gun,spring-gun or other instrument or weapon in which the propelling force is spring, air, piston, or co2 cartridge in or upon a building or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university, without the written authorization of such educational institution. Unlawful possession of a weapon upon school grounds is a violation.