Private University Parking Lot

[NDguido]

I work at a private University that currently has a policy against allowing firearms to remain in parked cars on University parking lots. The new law that takes effect should void that policy, but does a private University fall under the "school" law?

I've heard people say.........(even people on this site), that if the police choose to, they could even consider a church a school area if there are children's classes going on, so........I'm just trying to cover my bases.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

No, colleges and universities aren't "schools" as defined by the Indiana Code.

And neither are Sunday Schools, FWIW.

-J-

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

And another thing...

I think, in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) the actual Indiana Code is cited where it concerns schools n' such. Not for sure, though.

-J-

 

[finity]

The church school reference is to a church that actually has pre-k - 12 classes or runs a daycare throughout the week. As was posted above a church that just has Sunday school isn't considered a school per the IC. Neither are universities, colleges or trade schools.

 

[NDguido]

Thanks for the responses. I didn't think universities fell under the "school" code, but I figured I'd get some extra insight.

 

[Astrocreep]

Make sure you read the FAQ on this site!
Read Indiana Code on firearms possession/ownership and use of force!

Those that responded are correct about the laws in Indiana, but you gotta know the law yourself if you're going to carry safely and responsibly.

 

[finity]

Make sure you read the FAQ on this site!
Read Indiana Code on firearms possession/ownership and use of force!

Those that responded are correct about the laws in Indiana, but you gotta know the law yourself if you're going to carry safely and responsibly.

Excellent point. Read the laws, undertand the laws. Anything else & you're putting your future in the hands of someone who doesn't "know" any more than you do & won't take the rap for you if you break the law.

 

[NDguido]

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I couldn't find anything in the FAQ. That's not to say it's not there, just that I didn't see it.

For future reference, let's all assume I've checked the FAQ before everybody responds to a question with "the search button is your friend", or check the FAQ. Better yet, if your answer is check the FAQ..........don't bother responding.

 

[finity]

I couldn't find anything in the FAQ. That's not to say it's not there, just that I didn't see it.

For future reference, let's all assume I've checked the FAQ before everybody responds to a question with "the search button is your friend", or check the FAQ. Better yet, if your answer is check the FAQ..........don't bother responding.

Sorry. My post wasn't agreeing with the "check the FAQ" part of his post but about the reading the laws yourself part.

I try to never just tell some to read the FAQ. I will however, tell you to "read the IC". It may seem like there's not much difference but there is a world of difference. The FAQ is just a ready reference made up by a bunch of (very knowledgable) laymen like us. It could be wrong (not to say it is, It's probably not). The IC is the source, though. IT IS THE LAW.

If you don't know where to look or how to find stuff in the IC, just ask. I or someone else here will help you out.

 

[Deadly Z Driver]

You might want to read the Bill... or do I call it a Law since it has passed...
" Exempts possession of a firearm or ammunition:"
"(5) on property belonging to an approved postsecondary educational institution"
Indiana General Assembly

 

[mk2ja]

I work at a private University that currently has a policy against allowing firearms to remain in parked cars on University parking lots. The new law that takes effect should void that policy, but does a private University fall under the "school" law?

I've heard people say.........(even people on this site), that if the police choose to, they could even consider a church a school area if there are children's classes going on, so........I'm just trying to cover my bases.

Universities are not covered by the new "parking lot" bill.

Asked and answered in my post here (includes Indiana Code and excerpts from the new law)
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo..._a_gun_on_campus_-_open_forum.html#post941977

 

[NDguido]

Sorry. My post wasn't agreeing with the "check the FAQ" part of his post but about the reading the laws yourself part.

I try to never just tell some to read the FAQ. I will however, tell you to "read the IC". It may seem like there's not much difference but there is a world of difference. The FAQ is just a ready reference made up by a bunch of (very knowledgable) laymen like us. It could be wrong (not to say it is, It's probably not). The IC is the source, though. IT IS THE LAW.

If you don't know where to look or how to find stuff in the IC, just ask. I or someone else here will help you out.

Don't worry about it. I was a bit short and shouldn't have been.

As is typical on a Sunday morning, I lost my religion trying to do a hundred different things before church starts.

apologies all around for my attitude.

 

[NDguido]

Also, thank you for the update on the parking lot bill. I'm going to make a point of reading the law before the weekend is over.