"The possession, storage or use of any kind of ammunition, firearms, fireworks, explosives, air rifles and air pistols on University-owned or operated property, without the expressed written permission of the University police, is prohibited" (Undergraduate Record, 2001).

"Most of the University of Virginia is in Albemarle County, but some is in the City of Charlottesville. People on University property are subject to the laws & ordinances of the relevant political jurisdiction (local, state and federal), as well as University regulations that might apply in particular situations" (electronic mail, Louise Dudley, June 19, 2001).

Albemarle County ordinances pertaining to the discharge of firearms can be found at http://www.loper.org/~george/trends/2001/Jul/95.html Charlottesville and Virginia ordinances pertaining to the discharge of firearms can be found at http://www.loper.org/~george/trends/2001/Jun/73.html

"The University Police, a fully credentialed law enforcement agency, investigates allegations of crime on University of Virginia property.

On topics of firearms and the enforcement of local ordinances, the University Police would be the best contact. Capt. Michael Coleman can be reached at 924-7166" (electronic mail, Louise Dudley, June 19, 2001).