School Drop-off?

[setxn]

I recall a person getting a weapons charge that was a result of a medical emergency. What are the odds? I don't know but I would hate to get Federal weapons charges because as Wilford Brimley says I forgot "To check my blood sugar and check it often"

P.S.-At the time of this posting I was not aware of what happened in Conn. at the school. My concerns are now with those people and that tragedy.

 

[kisportolt]

Looks like Michigan's laws on carrying at a school are changing and they are now going to allow people to carry more than just while in a vehicle dropping off or picking up

 

[BigBill]

When i carry i carry it everywhere. I'll leave it at that. If its ever needed you have to carry it.

 

[BigBill]

williamlayton,

That may be OK in Texas, but in Ohio if you

screw up concerning school property or events & firearms,

It's FELONY TIME.

All your Firearms are GONE for real, FOREVER.

I'm with william its better to have it if its needed it could save many lives today.

 

[RSWMTB]

In this state, if you drop off your child to school and are carrying, you committed a felony the moment you drove onto school property...even if you stay in the car.

 

[7shooter]

In MN it's legal for a carry permit holder to carry in a vehicle in a school parking lot to pick kids up. It is also legal to leave the firearm in the vehicle if the permit carrier leaves the vehicle to go into school. The permit carrier can legally exit the vehicle and go to the trunk to store the firearm if he is leaving the vehicle.

Here is the exception in MN law that generally bans carry on school property :

(e) This subdivision does not apply to:
(1) active licensed peace officers;
(3) persons authorized to carry a pistol under section 624.714 while in a motor vehicle or outside of a motor vehicle to directly place a firearm in, or retrieve it from, the trunk or rear area of the vehicle;
(4) persons who keep or store in a motor vehicle pistols in accordance with section 624.714 or 624.715 or other firearms in accordance with section 97B.045

 

[TexasArmed]

In MN it's legal for a carry permit holder to carry in a vehicle in a school parking lot to pick kids up. It is also legal to leave the firearm in the vehicle if the permit carrier leaves the vehicle to go into school. The permit carrier can legally exit the vehicle and go to the trunk to store the firearm if he is leaving the vehicle.

Here is the exception in MN law that generally bans carry on school property :

(e) This subdivision does not apply to:
(1) active licensed peace officers;
(3) persons authorized to carry a pistol under section 624.714 while in a motor vehicle or outside of a motor vehicle to directly place a firearm in, or retrieve it from, the trunk or rear area of the vehicle;
(4) persons who keep or store in a motor vehicle pistols in accordance with section 624.714 or 624.715 or other firearms in accordance with section 97B.045

Texas has the provision that a CHL holder may carry in the school parking lot but not enter into the school building except not if there is a special event. In view of what happened in CT permit holders ought to be allowed to carry inside the school property. Those who oppose that in my view have blood on their hands. Someone with a permit might have prevented what happened in CT. I feel so strongly about this if my child were still in school I would refuse to allow her to attend a school that did not have armed securtity.

This one question about carrying in the school parking lot to pick kids up I missed as did everyone in my CHL class when I took it. I thought that there was some provision regarding 1000 feet but that does not apply to those with a CHL in Texas.

 

[Lost Lake]

In WI the 1000' rule does not apply if you have a permit or are on your own property.

But we cannot carry on school property.

When you think about it, 1000 feet is a fifth of a mile, and many school properties are several blocks in size, so draw a 1000' radius from the outer circumference of all the schools in a small town, and there won't be many places that would be okay to carry without a permit.

 

[PeterCartwright]

As someone noted above, Michigan's carry laws vis-a-vis public schools are in flux. Current laws allow one who holds a valid CPL to carry in their vehicle while dropping off their own children or picking up same. An unintended consequence of legal wording has also been judged by Michigan State Police to allow current holders of CHL to carry OPENLY ONLY on school grounds. As you can imagine, anyone who chose to practice open carry on school grounds would gets LOTS of attention...especially these days. The legislature placed a new law on the governor's desk this week which, among other things, would revoke this (unintended) open carry provision in schools and replace it with increased concealed carry privileges-including public schools WHICH CHOOSE TO ALLOW IT-for those who meet additional training standards.

Michigan already has a two tier CHL system, but now only law enforcement/retired law enforcement folks have an "unrestricted" license while the rest of us have CPLs with a long list of NO CARRY zones. Should the governor choose to sign the bill on his desk, civilians who are willing to secure additional training requirements will be granted higher carry privileges.

Unfortunately, there is no uniform concealed carry policy or law from state to state and it is the responsibility of the one who carries to know that law at all times. Scary, huh!

PC

 

[7shooter]

It was explained to me that the 1,000 foot Federal law only comes into play if you are already committing a crime or in some states do not have a valid permit. The book " Florida Firearms Law, Use, and Ownership " ( a great book ) by Jon H. Gutmacher, Esq. tells people to get a Florida permit to avoid problems if you should inadvertently violate the 1,000 foot Federal statute by for example getting stopped for a minor traffic violation in front of a school and the officer discovers you are transporting an other wise legal firearm in your vehicle.

As others have stated every state has their own laws. Check with a local attorney or go to Handgunlaw.US and click on your state.