NFL Bans Off-Duty Carry

The National Football League will deny entry to any off-duty police officer who brings a concealed carry firearm to any of its facilities, according to a new league policy.

Staff Writer
October 6, 2013

Rendering via FirstEnergy Corp.Rendering via FirstEnergy Corp.The National Football League will deny entry to any off-duty police officer who brings a concealed carry firearm to any of its facilities, according to a new league policy.

The policy, which went into effect Sept. 11, applies to off-duty officers from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, reports the Plain Dealer.

Jeff Follmer, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association, called the policy disappointing.

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