Carrying into a facility with metal detectors, what can they do?

[Ri22o]

I was thinking about this today, and I thought I would post.

Let's say you're going to the Conseco Fieldhouse to a Pacers game and you are carrying concealed (arbitrary facility and event, but that Artest character scares me). You walk in, and you are waved down with a wand. It goes off on your weapon, and they have 'made' you. What can they do? Can they detain you? Do they only have the right to ask you to leave? Can they deny re-entry even if you return without your weapon?

[W9ZEB]

I would imagine the answers to the last few questions you asked depend on where you were when you were "made" by the metal detector.

For instance, at the city/county building I'm pretty sure you'll end up with a pair of shiny bracelets. Some other locations, say a bar perhaps, maybe you're asked to leave, perhaps you're asked to show your license.

[Ri22o]

Originally Posted by W9ZEB

I would imagine the answers to the last few questions you asked depend on where you were when you were "made" by the metal detector.

For instance, at the city/county building I'm pretty sure you'll end up with a pair of shiny bracelets. Some other locations, say a bar perhaps, maybe you're asked to leave, perhaps you're asked to show your license.

Right. I'm asking more about private property/facilities than about Federal property. Also about your rights and what they are and are not allowed to do.

[Bigum1969]

That's a great question.

Schools/City/County/Govt. offices would be different than a private venue. Isn't the worse that can happen to you at a private place is to be asked to leave?

I'm sure you can be detained for anything, though.

I even wonder about a stadium we have down here in Evansville that is owned by the school corporation. Even if I'm there to watch a minor league baseball game, could I still be in trouble for carrying because it is school property?

[Ri22o]

Originally Posted by Bigum1969

That's a great question.

Schools/City/County/Govt. offices would be different than a private venue. Isn't the worse that can happen to you at a private place is to be asked to leave?

I'm sure you can be detained for anything, though.

I even wonder about a stadium we have down here in Evansville that is owned by the school corporation. Even if I'm there to watch a minor league baseball game, could I still be in trouble for carrying because it is school property?

Off topic, but what about class reunions. Are they technically 'school functions'?

[Bigum1969]

I wonder about that as well. Is a reunion an "official" school function if they are held off site at a hotel etc? I wonder how much room there is for interpretation here.

[wolfman]

Originally Posted by Bigum1969

I even wonder about a stadium we have down here in Evansville that is owned by the school corporation. Even if I'm there to watch a minor league baseball game, could I still be in trouble for carrying because it is school property?

Carrying on "School Property" at anytime other than just stopping your car long enough for someone to get out, as long as YOU don't step foot out of your vehicle.
Go to Jail , Go Directly to Jail ,,,, Do Not Pass Go ,,,, Bail Will be Several Thousand Dollars .

[melensdad]

Indiana Code 35-47-9

Information Maintained by the Office of Code Revision Indiana Legislative Services Agency

06/05/2008 09:30:54 PM EDT
IC 35-47-9
Chapter 9. Possession of Firearms on School Property and School Buses
IC 35-47-9-1
Exemptions from chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A:
(A) federal;
(B) state; or
(C) local;
law enforcement officer.
(2) A person who has been employed or authorized by:
(A) a school; or
(B) another person who owns or operates property being used by a school for a school function;
to act as a security guard, perform or participate in a school function, or participate in any other activity authorized by a school.
(3) A person who:
(A) may legally possess a firearm; and
(B) possesses the firearm in a motor vehicle that is being operated by the person to transport another person to or from a school or a school function.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.11.

IC 35-47-9-2
Possession of firearms on school property, at school function, or on school bus; felony
Sec. 2. A person who possesses a firearm:
(1) in or on school property;
(2) in or on property that is being used by a school for a school function; or
(3) on a school bus;
commits a Class D felony.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.11.

[Ri22o]

Originally Posted by melensdad

Indiana Code 35-47-9

Information Maintained by the Office of Code Revision Indiana Legislative Services Agency

06/05/2008 09:30:54 PM EDT
IC 35-47-9
Chapter 9. Possession of Firearms on School Property and School Buses
IC 35-47-9-1
Exemptions from chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A:
(A) federal;
(B) state; or
(C) local;
law enforcement officer.
(2) A person who has been employed or authorized by:
(A) a school; or
(B) another person who owns or operates property being used by a school for a school function;
to act as a security guard, perform or participate in a school function, or participate in any other activity authorized by a school.
(3) A person who:
(A) may legally possess a firearm; and
(B) possesses the firearm in a motor vehicle that is being operated by the person to transport another person to or from a school or a school function.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.11.

IC 35-47-9-2
Possession of firearms on school property, at school function, or on school bus; felony
Sec. 2. A person who possesses a firearm:
(1) in or on school property;
(2) in or on property that is being used by a school for a school function; or
(3) on a school bus;
commits a Class D felony.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.11.

Yes, but is a class reunion considered an official school function?

I don't mind the discussion of school related properties, but my main purpose of this post was in regards to my original scenario.

[Paul]

You cant carry at conseco, it says when you walk in that no firearms allowed.