Weapons Policy
BeAM Weapons Policy
BeAM users are expected to use BeAM exclusively for lawful purposes that respect the policies of University of North Carolina as well as the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, staff, and BeAM . It is prohibited to use BeAM to create objects that endanger anyone, including weapons in violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269.2.
UNC’s Violence in the Workplace policy defines a weapon as any object that may be used to intimidate, attack, or injure another person or to damage property. Objects understood to have a primary function as a weapon are not allowed on campus unless expressly authorized.
The production of weapons or life-like replicas is prohibited in BeAM. This includes parts of weapons, ammunition, and defensive as well as offensive weapons. Please speak with a BeAM professional staff member if you are unsure whether your item would be considered a weapon.
BeAM reserves the right to prohibit, halt, and/or confiscate any project that could violate the weapons policy. This includes, among other items, projects made using a 3D printer, laser cutter, wood shop, or metal shop equipment.
Penalties for Weapons Policy Infractions vary based on severity of infraction and could include:
- BeAM Access Deactivation
- Misdemeanor Charges
- Felony Charges