Weapons Policy

Gale Library Policies

It is recognized that the employees and patrons of the Library have the right to, and should be ensured, a working environment that is free of dangerous weapons that may jeopardize their health, safety, and welfare. This policy is enacted to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare and quality of life for the employees and patrons of the Library.

The Library requests that no weapons, either concealed or visible, whether it is a handgun, rifle, shotgun, BB gun, pellet gun or any other type of firearm, or any knife with a blade length of 3 inches of more, be carried while within the Library building. Even those who have permits to carry a concealed weapon are asked not to do so within the Library.

Duly sworn Law Enforcement Officers of the State of New Hampshire, a County Sheriff, an officer of a municipal agency in New Hampshire or of a Federal Enforcement Agency, or, any other duly sworn Law Enforcement Officer, are exempt from this policy.

Whenever a person is seen carrying a weapon in the Library and the staff or other patrons feel threatened or uncomfortable, the staff may report the situation to law enforcement so the police can determine the lawfulness of such weapons being carried.

Adopted and approved by the Gale Library Board of Trustees February 12, 2014.

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