Weapons & Firearms

Introduction

The Health Safety and Compliance Team have produced advice and guidance for use of both imitation and real weapons and firearms and set up a Weapons and Firearms Awareness Group (WAFAG) to monitor the use of weapons on University premises for theatrical, artistic and research purposes.

Weapons of any kind are not normally permitted on University owned/controlled property. However, there are certain circumstances where they may be required (e.g. theatre production, filming or for research purposes). Under these circumstances the following procedures should be followed in order to ensure the safety of all involved (including third parties) and in order to comply with the law and to prevent public concern. 

Anyone with concerns regarding a project proposal that appears to be illegal or of a suspicious nature should contact Campus Security on ext. 3333 immediately.

Procedures

If real or imitation weapons or firearms are being used as part of a filming process, students must ensure that the relevant paperwork has been completed via the Linktree Student Forms and their personal tutor has been made aware.

If the filming is taking place outside of the university, students will need to apply for a permit to film from Portsmouth City Council, complete the WAFAG Application Form and await approval. Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks for approval to be granted. 

If weapons and firearms are being used for research purposes, please just complete the WAFAG Application Form and await approval. Again, please allow a minimum of 4 weeks for approval to be granted.

Guidance and Application Forms

Please see the WAFAG Guidance and all relevant forms below:

WAFAG Guidance     WAFAG Application Form     Linktree Student Forms 

Portsmouth City Council permit to Film