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.
Not sure how easily obtainable authorization would be to get, but I'd get it from the superintendent (or principal) and carry it with you if you do happen to score the permission slip.
Yes, as long as you don't exit your vehicle. So if they are taking awhile to leave the building, you can't go in looking for them.
Just to add one more caveat....you have to be the driver of the vehicle. If you are a passenger that is no bueno.
It would be easier to get a carry permit in Chicago.
I'm not sure if you having the car in park while on is considering your operating the vehcile I think it is since you can get a DWI for having the car on and yet not moving but not sure.
You can be charged with DWI/DUI for sleeping in your car with the ignition off. You can be charged with DWI/DUI for having your keys in your hand while you walk to your car. (shows INTENT to drive even if you aren't ACTUALLY driving.)
You can get a DWI if you have the keys in your hand and you happen to be walking toward your car, because that's "intent", for some reason. But, naturally, it's not "intent" if you're using it to defend yourself against a charge of carrying on school property.
The way I read it...gun in vehicle and on school property is NO GO unless specifically picking up/dropping off kids before or after school. Any other reason you may need to be on school property is not mentioned and therefore assumed to fall under the illegal category. Just my take on the matter though.
(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.
So if little Suzy's science club is having a school sponsored pizza party down at the local Pizza Shack, and you take her into the building while carrying, then have you broken the law? It is an offsite school function, so the IC probably applies. Or if I'm minding my own business sitting at the park enjoying my lunch and a field trip of 1st graders walks into the picnic area. Am I obliged to leave if I am otherwise legally carrying?
My wife is a teacher and had car trouble the other day. I had my EDC with me and it created a little hassle. I parked on the street, locked my EDC in my box and then went to help my wife. Her school is in an area of town where I really wish I could have been armed since we were the only vehicle left in the parking lot. It is what it is, and I couldn't take the chance that the PD would role up at the wrong time.
So if little Suzy's science club is having a school sponsored pizza party down at the local Pizza Shack, and you take her into the building while carrying, then have you broken the law? It is an offsite school function, so the IC probably applies. Or if I'm minding my own business sitting at the park enjoying my lunch and a field trip of 1st graders walks into the picnic area. Am I obliged to leave if I am otherwise legally carrying?
My wife is a teacher and had car trouble the other day. I had my EDC with me and it created a little hassle. I parked on the street, locked my EDC in my box and then went to help my wife. Her school is in an area of town where I really wish I could have been armed since we were the only vehicle left in the parking lot. It is what it is, and I couldn't take the chance that the PD would role up at the wrong time.
I usually sit mine on the sink when I'm dropping the kids off at school.
Sorry, hadn't seen anyone make the joke yet. I'll let myself out.