32 CFR § 1903.10 - Weapons.

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title: "32 CFR § 1903.10 - Weapons."
title_number: 32
title_name: "National Defense"
section_number: "1903.10"
section_name: "Weapons."
chapter_name: "CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY"
part_number: "1903"
part_name: "CONDUCT ON AGENCY INSTALLATIONS"
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last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "50 U.S.C. 3515."
regulatory_source: "63 FR 44786, Aug. 21, 1998, unless otherwise noted."
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# 1903.10 Weapons.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, knowingly possessing or causing to be present a weapon on an Agency installation, or attempting to do so is prohibited.

(b) Knowingly possessing or causing to be present a weapon on an Agency installation, incident to hunting or other lawful purposes is prohibited.

(c) This section does not apply:

(1) To any person who has received authorization from the CIA Director of Security, or from his or her designee, to possess, carry, transport, or use a weapon in support of the Agency's mission or for other lawful purposes as determined by the CIA Director of Security; or

(2) To the lawful performance of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law.

[63 FR 44786, Aug. 21, 1998, as amended at 88 FR 20763, Apr. 7, 2023]