4H - Weapons Possession - Firearm

Students who are found to be in possession of a firearm on campus will be expelled for 180 days. At the end of the 180 days there will be a meeting to determine placement.

Offense

Code Definition

Simplified Definition

Consequence

Weapons Possession

Firearm

There is ZERO TOLERANCE for weapons possession.

Possession of a firearm or weapon, as defined by Section 790.001, Florida Statutes, that can inflict serious harm on another person or that can place the person in reasonable fear of serious harm.
Florida Administrative Code Rule 6A-1.0017. This offense includes the following objects as defined in Section 790.001, Florida Statutes: Firearm means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun. The term “firearm” does not include an antique firearm unless the antique firearm is used in the commission of a crime.” Weapon means any dirk, knife (with a blade length of 2.5 inches or more), metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device over 2 ounces, or other deadly weapon.

Having a gun or weapon that can seriously hurt someone or make them scared. This may include having a gun, bomb, dirk, knife with a blade that is more than 2.5 inches, slungshot, club, metal knuckles, pepper spray over 2 ounces, or other weapon that can seriously hurt someone.

K-12
- Recommendation for expulsion.
*Expulsion means you cannot attend any OCPS public, alternative, or charter school for a minimum of 180 days.