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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 705 - Carrying Weapons or Firearms at University of Wisconsin institutions

Wisconsin Act 35 created or revised several sections of the Wisconsin Statutes which detail the specific responsibilities and constraints associated with carrying concealed weapons in the State. This policy is written to establish consistent policies for the exercise of those responsibilities and constraints at University of Wisconsin System institutions and/or at University of Wisconsin System events.

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Who this policy applies to:

All employees


Rationale:

Wisconsin Act 35 created or revised several sections of the Wisconsin Statutes which detail the specific responsibilities and constraints associated with carrying concealed weapons in the State. This policy is written to establish consistent policies for the exercise of those responsibilities and constraints at University of Wisconsin System institutions and/or at University of Wisconsin System events.


Policy Detail:

This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.  For more information, please visit: 

https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/carrying-weapons-or-firearms-at-university-of-wisconsin-institutions/


Revision History:

Format updated June 2025.



Keywords:
firearms, weapons, gun regulations, concealed carry, gun permit, signage 
Doc ID:
118987
Owned by:
Julia G. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-06-13
Updated:
2025-06-25
Sites:
UW-La Crosse