- NFL employees barred from having weapons while on league business
- League security reps are available to answer questions about weapons
- Those who violate league policy on weapons are subject to discipline that may include suspension or worse
Below is the NFL's stance on weapons as they pertain to those employed by the league:
Guns and Weapons Policy
(This policy applies to all employees of the NFL and its member clubs, including players.)
Prohibitions. Whether possessed legally or illegally, guns and other weapons of any kind are dangerous. You and your family can easily be the losers if you carry or keep these items in your home. You must not possess these weapons while traveling on League-related business or whenever you are on the premises of the following:
• A facility owned, operated, or being used by an NFL club (for example, training camp, dormitory, locker room, workout site, parking area, team bus, team plane, team hotel/motel);
• A stadium or any other venue being used for an NFL event (for example, a game, practice, or promotion);
• A facility owned or operated by the NFL or any League company. Put simply, the League, the Players Association, and law enforcement authorities urge you to recognize that you must not possess a gun or other weapon at any time you are performing any service for your team or the NFL.
Legal Possession. In some circ*mstances, such as for sport or protection, you may legally possess a firearm or other weapon. If you choose to own a gun, the NFL strongly encourages you to do so lawfully and responsibly by seeking out appropriate firearms training and ensuring that the weapon is securely stored in your home. Failure to do so could result in dangerous situations and legal difficulties. Gun laws are not only strict, but they also vary from state-to-state, so education and awareness are key. Any weapon, particularly a firearm, is dangerous — especially when it is in a vehicle or within reach of children, or around others who are not properly trained in its use.
Understanding the Law. If you legally possess a weapon, you must understand the local, state, and federal laws that apply. The NFL Security Representative in your area will help you get information about these laws. You should be aware that if you take a weapon from one place to another — for example, across state lines — a different set of laws may apply in the new place.
Discipline. If you violate this policy on guns and other weapons, you are subject to discipline, including suspension from playing. If you violate a public law covering weapons — for example, possession of an unlicensed firearm — you are not only subject to discipline, including suspension from playing, but also subject to criminal prosecution.
Remember, be careful and understand the risks.
