Carry In Indianapolis Museums?

[Wagswook]

Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone knew the rules about carrying within the various museums around the city (i.e. Indianapolis State Museum, Children s Museum, Art Museum, etc)

Thanks!

 

[AFA1CY]

Probably against the rules, but no law against it, unless you are part of a school field trip.

 

[FordMan08]

cc everywhere, ya never know when one of these crazy ass kids are gonna snap.

 

[shooter521]

There are no metal detectors at the Children's Museum or Indiana State Museum. There may be "no weapons" signage; I haven't checked. I cannot confirm or deny having carried there.

 

[quicksdraw]

I cc'd in the IMA both times I went, but that was a couple years ago so things might be different now.

 

[Slab]

If you dont carry EVERY time, EVERY day, one day you will regret not doing it.

 

[seamus]

Many years ago I took my kid to the Beatles light show at the Children's museum and had to put my weapon in the truck as they were wanding people.

 

[dburkhead]

There are no metal detectors at the Children's Museum or Indiana State Museum. There may be "no weapons" signage; I haven't checked. I cannot confirm or deny having carried there.

I take my daughter to the Children's Museum regularly. I have never seen any "no weapons" signage. And I'm not being coy--I've looked and not seen any.

 

[dburkhead]

cc everywhere, ya never know when one of these crazy ass kids are gonna snap.

Or you never know when somebody will decide that killing a bunch of kids is his way to make the news and "go out with a bang."

 

[esrice]

I take my daughter to the Children's Museum regularly. I have never seen any "no weapons" signage. And I'm not being coy--I've looked and not seen any.

- daughter + son

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I've not noticed any rules sinage at the the State Museum either....

 

[minuteman32]

I used to work security @ the IMA. They don't allow anyone to carry unless they are a state or federal officer, not even local cops (unless they're on duty). That was their rule, but I carried everyday, and still carry when I go there.
As far as the other museums in the area, they probably have the same or similar rules. I follow those rules the same as I do the IMA's.

 

[indytechnerd]

We're regulars at the Children's museum. I've never seen any signage, nor have I ever dealt with a security check. We've carried backpacks, strollers, lunch totes, the works. Nothing more than our membership card.

 

[quicksdraw]

I used to work security @ the IMA. They don't allow anyone to carry unless they are a state or federal officer, not even local cops (unless they're on duty). That was their rule, but I carried everyday, and still carry when I go there.
As far as the other museums in the area, they probably have the same or similar rules. I follow those rules the same as I do the IMA's.

Thanks for the info. I'll know I'm violating one of their rules the next time.

 

[dlkcolt]

Ask

May as well ask before entering those facilities. Better than the hassle if they have rules against and discovered at an inappropriate time.

 

[esrice]

May as well ask before entering those facilities. Better than the hassle if they have rules against and discovered at an inappropriate time.

If you're going concealed, and concealed means concealed, then the chances of you being discovered should be slim.

And if you ARE discovered, the worst they can do is ask you to leave or remove the weapon from the grounds. Only if you refuse can you be arrested.

Asking ahead of time will just make them suspicious of you. And what if they say "our policy is no guns allowed"? Big deal, their signs/policy hold no legal weight in Indiana.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

Better to ask forgiveness than permission, IMO.

 

[dburkhead]

May as well ask before entering those facilities. Better than the hassle if they have rules against and discovered at an inappropriate time.

The only "hassle" that they can legitimately direct at you is asking you to leave. If you refuse, you could then be charged with trespass.

 

[kludge]

Probably against the rules, but no law against it, unless you are part of a school field trip.

As I read the law, the museum becomes a "school" when a school is there.

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.

 

[minuteman32]

This is the very reason (of many) why the law needs changed!

As I read the law, the museum becomes a "school" when a school is there.

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.