Prohibition of Concealed Weapons and Firearms on University Property
Board of Regents Policy RP-6.4.8, approved January 19, 2007
- The possession of concealed weapons on property controlled by the University of Nebraska is prohibited. This ban applies to University of Nebraska vehicles, and events sponsored by the University. This policy applies to all members of the general public, students, and University employees, except University employees who are specifically authorized to carry concealed weapons as part of their job responsibilities.
- Possession of firearms on property controlled by the University of Nebraska, in University vehicles and at events sponsored by the University may only be authorized by the principal business officers of each administrative unit. The rules governing authorized possession of firearms adopted by each administrative unit shall be reviewed and approved by the Office of the University General Counsel. Once approved, such rules shall be kept on file by the Corporation Secretary.
- Notices prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns shall be conspicuously posted as each Chancellor shall determine to be appropriate on property controlled by the University of Nebraska that is open to the public as long as such posting is required by Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit Act to accomplish enforcement of the Act.
- For the purposes of this policy, the term "property controlled by the University of Nebraska" shall mean and include all property owned by the University, all property leased by or licensed to the University, and all fraternity houses, sorority houses, or other student housing facilities recognized by the University.
UNO Principal Business Officer - Bill Conley, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
EAB 209, 554-2322.
Questions regarding enforcement of this policy at UNO should be directed to Paul Kosel, Campus Security, EAB 100, 554-2648.
For further information on the Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit Act, go to the
Nebraska State Patrol Home Page.
In Quick Links see Concealed Carry Information.