Field Trip Chaperone and Carry Issues...

[SmokinSigs357]

I guess the title covers most of the question. However, with a private pre-school going to a public place that allows weapons, are there, if any, legal issues there in regards to a lawful LTCH holder carrying and accompanying his/her toddler on the trip?

 

[TheSpark]

Indiana no longer has the rolling school zone (at least not for now). So you are okay on that. As long as you don't get in a school bus or obviously school property.

 

[mrjarrell]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ense/310830-clarification-indiana-code-3.html

 

[TheSpark]

It's forbidden by IC. Do not do it. It's a school event and you can find yourself in loads of trouble. Not worth the hassle, jail time or money.

It is not forbidden by law right now. It use to be but the law changed. It may change back next summer though. Right now though there is no issue so as long as he does not get on a bus or school property. I would highly recommend keeping it concealed though.

IC 35-47-9-2 Version a
Possession of firearms on school property or on a school bus; felony
Note: This version of section amended by P.L.172-2013, SEC.13. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.601, effective 7-1-2014.
Sec. 2. A person who possesses a firearm:
(1) in or on school property; or
(2) on a school bus;
commits a Class D felony.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.172-2013, SEC.13.
IC 35-47-9-2 Version b
Possession of firearms on school property, at school function, or on school bus; felony
Note: This version of section amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.601, effective 7-1-2014. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.172-2013, SEC.13.
Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally 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 Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.601.

I have read it was a clerical error that puts this "rolling school zone" back into the law next year. Hopefully they fix it before July of 2014

 

[SmokinSigs357]

I swear that I read recently on INGO where Indiana actually defines schools...seemed to me that this particular type of preschool didn't fall under the official Indiana definition.

 

[TheSpark]

Not sure where they are defined. I'm almost positive though a private preschool would meet the requirements.

Unless you are 100% sure though do no carry at the school. If you are going to carry then meet them at the location of the trip.

 

[ATM]

School property defined:

IC 35-31.5-2-285
"School property"
Sec. 285. "School property" means the following:
(1) A building or other structure owned or rented by:
(A) a school corporation;
(B) an entity that is required to be licensed under IC 12-17.2 or IC 31-27;
(C) a private school that is not supported and maintained by funds realized from the imposition of a tax on property, income, or sales; or
(D) a federal, state, local, or nonprofit program or service operated to serve, assist, or otherwise benefit children who are at least three (3) years of age and not yet enrolled in kindergarten, including the following:
(i) A Head Start program under 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.
(ii) A special education preschool program.
(iii) A developmental child care program for preschool children.
(2) The grounds adjacent to and owned or rented in common with a building or other structure described in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.