Policy on 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. Under the law, NLU has elected to ban concealed firearms from being carried on all campuses and this ban is demonstrated by posting signs at the entry ways.
Copies of these signs are posted on all entry ways at our campuses. If anyone enters one of our campuses with a concealed firearm, they should be asked to leave immediately and one should call 911 if there are any issues. 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 are also faculty, adjunct or a currently enrolled student may request an exception to the policy by contacting Richard Schak, Criminal Justice program director: Richard.Schak@nl.edu, 312.261.3579. If anyone who is not exempt from this prohibition is found to have a firearm in his/her 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.