West Point Weapons and Firearms Policy

In order to protect the personnel and property assigned to USMA and West Point, the installation has a strict policy regarding the possession and storage of personal firearms and other dangerous weaponry.

Firearms are defined as shotguns, rifles, handguns, or any weapon that uses an explosive or pneumatic charge to launch a projectile. Personnel possessing, transporting or using firearms at approved facilities or activities are required to register their weapons at the PMO.

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Other Weapons: Any type of bladed weapon exceeding three inches in length, or blunt instrument intended for use as a weapon, or any martial arts weapons are not permitted to be carried on the West Point Military Reservation except for those bladed utility instruments while being used for the intended purpose of assisting in the dressing out or preparation of game or fish acquired during properly licensed hunting and fishing activities in the designated seasons and approved areas in accordance with USMA Regulation 190-3 and applicable state and federal laws and ordinances..

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Reference: USMA Regulation 190-3