Man arrested for having gun in car at school

[Bearclaw]

Have you seen this:
RTV6 - Man arrested with handgun outside Greenfield elementary school - Local Story.

He was having lunch not just dropping his kid off. What's your take.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Dropping off is ok, staying is not. Until the law is changed.

 

[Mike H]

He is screwed. I would probably throw myself at the mercy of the court.
Left in plain sight?

 

[Classic]

It's a stupid law but most everyone knows about it. Plus, wearing the holster in to the school AND leaving a firearm in plain view in an unattended vehicle? Not the brightest bulb on the tree.

 

[level0]

From the story:

"State law allows a person to have a gun in their vehicle on school property only if they are dropping off or picking up their children."

If true, then he was rightly arrested. I believe that is actually the law, unless the school board has granted him permission to carry on school property...I think.

 

[karatejoe]

he should have taken the holster off but he was stupid and ignorant of the law. I don't feel sorry for him.

 

[Scutter01]

I disagree with the law, but the law is clear. If the details are reported accurately, then he's a felon.

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.

The only exception is if you are operating your vehicle, and specifically when transporting a person to or from school.

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.

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

It's a stupid law. Nonetheless it's still the law. He's screwed.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Perhaps this man has a 100% squeaky clean record... And this may possibly have a chance at being a case that will make the laws better in IN.

Long shot, I know, but there IS a chance...

-J-

 

[Dead Duck]

I'm impressed that they quoted the law correctly.

"State law allows a person to have a gun in their vehicle on school property only if they are dropping off or picking up their children."

Bummer for him and his kid.

 

[The Keymaster]

People who carry firearms have to familiarize themselves with the laws in every state in which they intend to carry. I check the laws for all states that I travel in. There is no excuse for being unaware of the laws in your home state.

Yes it is a stupid law.

 

[Scutter01]

Perhaps this man has a 100% squeaky clean record... And this may possibly have a chance at being a case that will make the laws better in IN.

Long shot, I know, but there IS a chance...

-J-

If he's squeaky clean, then he could maybe get it argued down to a Mis-A with probation in lieu of time, but there's no way the case is going to challenge the legality of the law.

 

[Bearclaw]

Maybe the Mickey Mouse Shirt will help him get it lowered.

 

[bwframe]

If he's squeaky clean, then he could maybe get it argued down to a Mis-A with probation in lieu of time, but there's no way the case is going to challenge the legality of the law.

If he's squeaky clean, maybe he is our example of why we should change the law. Although his lack of understanding of the law won't play so well.

 

[gunworks321]

Poor headwork! Bad law. Hope he can get it down to mis otherwise his LTCH is also gone and maybe is anyway. In plain view? Seriously?

 

[Hornett]

Poor guy.
Didn't know the bad law.
Tried to do the best he could.
Got burned.
Over and out.

 

[H.T.]

As a responsible firearms owner. One should know the law & Never leave your weapon in a car in plane sight!!
If he had taken off the holster and locked his gun in the glove box or parked off of school property he would of been fine.
The law is a stupid law to make the sheeple feel better.

 

[guns and groceries]

People who carry firearms have to familiarize themselves with the laws in every state in which they intend to carry. I check the laws for all states that I travel in. There is no excuse for being unaware of the laws in your home state.

Yes it is a stupid law.

Nail on the head! I will be traveling to PA this summer and will be reading up on OH and PA. Will be on family property in PA but there is a lot of state between here and there. The news states that the guy in Greenfield does not have a record and was not a risk but still no excuse.

 

[Que]

I would have said it was National Wear a Holster to School Day.

 

[Brandon]

We have drivers that wear holsters on the bus and in the schools during lay overs. One was even showing off a magazine (ammo holder, not reading material) inside a school the other day. I wasn't a witness to this but heard from several other drivers.