Weapons possession policy

The University prohibits the possession or use of a weapon on University property in violation of any University policy, procedure or rule, or in violation of any local, state, or federal law. "In order to provide a safe environment for patients, students, faculty, staff, and visitors, no patient, visitor, student, faculty, or staff member shall be allowed to have in their possession while on the property of Loma Linda University any firearm or any illegal weapon as defined by the California Penal Code, without specific University approval" (Operating Policy I-29).

Possession, as defined in the University policy I-29, is having on one's person, in a motor vehicle, residence hall, or work area.

There are numerous local, state, and federal laws pertaining to the possession, use, and carrying of weapons. The University will adhere to these laws and will provide for prosecution of those persons found violating those laws. If there are any questions in regard to weapons on campus, contact the department of security at 24690 University Avenue, Loma Linda, or call (909) 558-4319, or extension 44319. State of California law: Concealed Weapons; Carrying. section 12025 of the Penal Code:

(a) A person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm when he or she does any of the following:

• (1) Carries concealed within any vehicle which is under his or her control or direction any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person
• (2) Carries concealed upon his or her person any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.

(b) Carrying a concealed firearm in violation of this section is punishable, as follows:

• (1) Where the person previously has been convicted of any felony, or of any crime made punishable by this chapter, as a felony
• (2) Where the person violates paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) and has been convicted of a crime against the person, property, or of a narcotics or dangerous drug violation, by imprisonment in the state prison, or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both that imprisonment and fine.

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