Conceal and Carry

Illinois law permits individuals with an Illinois Firearm Owner’s identification card (which is already required to purchase guns or ammunition) to obtain a concealed-carry permit, subject to various restrictions. This permit allows an individual to carry concealed firearms. In accordance with the law, NLU has elected to ban concealed firearms from being carried on all campuses.

This ban is demonstrated by posting signs like the example at entry ways. Copies of these signs are posted at all entry ways at NLU campuses. If anyone enters one of the campuses with a concealed firearm, they should be asked to leave immediately and 911 should be called if they refuse to leave. The University will not store firearms for a student, faculty, staff, guest or visitor while they are on campus.

Individuals that bring concealed weapons on campus can be charged with misdemeanors and have their permits suspended or revoked. Any local, state or federal employee who is also faculty, adjunct or a currently enrolled student may request an exception to the policy by contacting Richard Schak, Criminal Justice program director, for official University approval at Richard.Schak@nl.edu, 312.261.3579. If anyone who is not exempt from this prohibition is found to have a firearm in their possession, consequences include but are not limited to charge of misdemeanors, permit suspension or revocation, immediate dismissal from employment and/or expulsion from the University as outlined in the Student Conduct Process.