Bank Carrying

DocGlock86 · 06-24-2009

I was talking to a friend of mine about carrying and we got on the subject of carrying in a bank. He was under the impression that a bank was a federal building and that you could not carry a gun in a federal building. I honestly never thought about it. Are banks consider federal? Do you carry in a bank? OC/CC?

I have always carried but assumed no signs stating no firearms posted it was okay execpt for what the law states. (Schools, government buildings, etc.)

JosephR · 06-24-2009

They are not federal buildings just because the money is backed by the federal government, just as the post office is not federal property just because mail tampering, theft and fraud is a federal offense.

Banks are private as hell. If they were gov't, they wouldn't be losing money (well maybe they would) but that's besides the point.

jsgolfman · 06-24-2009

Banks are not federal buildings. You may carry in a bank.

00BlasterResto · 06-24-2009

I kinda the same question, I was not sure so I went in holster only just to see if they would jump my crap. They said nothing, not sure they noticed though"paddle holster sticks under shirt and is kinda bulky" I assumed there would be a sighn on the door or something, but nope nothing.
I personaly don't know law wise and I don't think I would any way, but its a good question.

tskin · 06-24-2009

Banks are not federal buildings, but I'm 99.99% sure a post office is & carrying a firearm is not legal there? Is that not correct?

citizenvain · 06-24-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by JosephR

They are not federal buildings just because the money is backed by the federal government, just as the post office is not federal property just because mail tampering, theft and fraud is a federal offense.

Are you sure about the Post Office? If I'm not mistaken, they're considered federal property and so are their vehicles. But I could be wrong. My post office as the "No Guns" sign prominently placed indicating it would be a federal offense.

JosephR · 06-24-2009

The PO is never in any list I've seen...

INMIline · 06-24-2009

I don't carry in my bank. I always just figured it was against the law. But these guys are right they are private, why not?

JosephR · 06-24-2009

Not mentioned here

http://www.in.gov/isp/files/firearms_FAQ_02_08.pdf

citizenvain · 06-24-2009

I think it may be one of those things where we just may never know. I found this discussion on the web: Question about concealed carry in a Post Office Robert Louis Williamson’s Weblog

I have to admit a lot of the comments are over my head.

06-24-2009	#1 (permalink)
DocGlock86 Marksman Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plainfield Posts: 402	Bank Carrying I was talking to a friend of mine about carrying and we got on the subject of carrying in a bank. He was under the impression that a bank was a federal building and that you could not carry a gun in a federal building. I honestly never thought about it. Are banks consider federal? Do you carry in a bank? OC/CC? I have always carried but assumed no signs stating no firearms posted it was okay execpt for what the law states. (Schools, government buildings, etc.) __________________ "If handguns cause crimes, mine's defective" Eric Shelton

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jsgolfman Anarcho-Capitalist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenwood Posts: 926	Banks are not federal buildings. You may carry in a bank. __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. A man is no less a slave because he is allowed to choose a new master once in a term of years. ~ Lysander Spooner

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JosephR Shooter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NW IN Posts: 1,476	They are not federal buildings just because the money is backed by the federal government, just as the post office is not federal property just because mail tampering, theft and fraud is a federal offense. Banks are private as hell. If they were gov't, they wouldn't be losing money (well maybe they would) but that's besides the point.

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00BlasterResto Marksman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mishawaka Posts: 431	I kinda the same question, I was not sure so I went in holster only just to see if they would jump my crap. They said nothing, not sure they noticed though"paddle holster sticks under shirt and is kinda bulky" I assumed there would be a sighn on the door or something, but nope nothing. I personaly don't know law wise and I don't think I would any way, but its a good question.

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tskin Plinker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Central Indiana Posts: 190	Banks are not federal buildings, but I'm 99.99% sure a post office is & carrying a firearm is not legal there? Is that not correct?

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JosephR Shooter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NW IN Posts: 1,476	The PO is never in any list I've seen...

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INMIline Expert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elkhart Posts: 459	I don't carry in my bank. I always just figured it was against the law. But these guys are right they are private, why not?

06-24-2009	#9 (permalink)
JosephR Shooter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NW IN Posts: 1,476	Not mentioned here http://www.in.gov/isp/files/firearms_FAQ_02_08.pdf

06-24-2009	#10 (permalink)
citizenvain Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 154	I think it may be one of those things where we just may never know. I found this discussion on the web: Question about concealed carry in a Post Office Robert Louis Williamson’s Weblog I have to admit a lot of the comments are over my head.