Gun-Free School Zones

[Keller]

I'm sure this has been discussed at-nauseam... so I'll be brief.

If I'm in my truck, my pistol is almost always in my truck with me. I leave it locked in the passenger area when I'm out the truck in public. My problem is this, I begin work at a public elementary school tomorrow and my coworkers told me I have to leave the gun at home because it's a "Gun-Free Zone". Does the extension of your home not apply here?

Regardless of that argument, what is the legality of a firearm being inside a vehicle within a School Firearm-Free Zone? Links to previous topics will suffice.


Thanks

 

[Bearco]

RS 14:95.6

§95.6. Firearm-free zone; notice; signs; crime; penalties

A. A "firearm-free zone" is an area inclusive of any school campus and within one thousand feet of any such school campus, and within a school bus.

B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to:

(1) A federal, state, or local law enforcement building.

(2) A military base.

(3) A commercial establishment which is permitted by law to have firearms or armed security.

(4) Private premises where a firearm is kept pursuant to law.

(5) Any constitutionally protected activity within the firearm-free zone, such as a firearm contained entirely within a motor vehicle.

C. For purposes of this Section:

(1) "School" means any public or private elementary, secondary, high school, or vocational-technical school, college, or university in this state.

(2) "School campus" means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school property.

(3) "School bus" means any motor bus being used to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities.

D. The local governing authority which has jurisdiction over zoning matters in which each firearm-free zone is located shall publish a map clearly indicating the boundaries of each firearm-free zone in accordance with the specifications in Subsection A. The firearm-free zone map shall be made an official public document and placed with the clerk of court for the parish or parishes in which the firearm-free zone is located.

E. The state superintendent of education, with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the commissioner of higher education, with the approval of the Board of Regents, shall develop a method by which to mark firearm-free zones, including the use of signs or other markings suitable to the situation. Signs or other markings shall be located in a visible manner on or near each school and on and in each school bus indicating that such area is a firearm-free zone and that such zone extends to one thousand feet from the boundary of school property. The state Department of Education shall assist each approved school with the posting of notice as required in this Subsection.

F.(1) It is unlawful for any person to cover, remove, deface, alter, or destroy any sign or other marking identifying a firearm-free zone as provided in this Section.

(2) Whoever violates the provisions of this Subsection shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

Acts 1992, No. 197, §1; Acts 1993, No. 844, §1; Acts 1993, No. 1031, §1.

 

[Keller]

That's what I needed to know! Thanks for the quick answer.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Now quit telling co-workers about the gun in your car!! It'll only save you trouble in the long run.

 

[Bearco]

Now quit telling co-workers about the gun in your car!! It'll only save you trouble in the long run.

I agree.

 

[WHEELER]

That info is on a need to know basis, and no one needs to know


If the parking lot is gated/secured there may or may not be individual school policies which may get you in trouble (fired, etc). Although I believe the law signed in by Jindal last year makes that more difficullt to enforce.

 

[Yrdawg]

There is that misdemeanor statue that can apply but I don't know of any one charged under it. No test case that I know of, would be interesting to see how you could be guilty under one statue and not under another ( interesting but at someone elses expense )

Don't get me started, I hate the dam gun free zones.........heres another glitch, law does not stipulate what type vehicle, by my interpretation completely contained within a motor vee-hickle means just that

So I'm curious if a service person or contract maintenance or even school employed maintenance vehicles are the same exclusion ??

Of course we all no you'd prolly get yer ass fired if you worked for the school system and had a gun in their vehicle just sayin.........I think it'd be legal

 

[charlie12]

There is that misdemeanor statue that can apply but I don't know of any one charged under it. No test case that I know of, would be interesting to see how you could be guilty under one statue and not under another ( interesting but at someone elses expense )

Don't get me started, I hate the dam gun free zones.........heres another glitch, law does not stipulate what type vehicle, by my interpretation completely contained within a motor vee-hickle means just that

So I'm curious if a service person or contract maintenance or even school employed maintenance vehicles are the same exclusion ??

Of course we all no you'd prolly get yer ass fired if you worked for the school system and had a gun in their vehicle just sayin.........I think it'd be legal

I agree it would be legal but maybe against school or company policy and get you fired.

 

[Keller]

First off, I do not work for the School Board. I work for a General Contractor who was contracted to provide construction services.

And yea, I work with a bunch of hunters and fishers, so it seemed like suitable conversation.

Either way, they seem less knowledgeable about the laws that I am.

Whats the misdemeanor statute? Out of curiosity.

 

[Yrdawg]

First off, I do not work for the School Board. I work for a General Contractor who was contracted to provide construction services.

And yea, I work with a bunch of hunters and fishers, so it seemed like suitable conversation.

Either way, they seem less knowledgeable about the laws that I am.

Whats the misdemeanor statute? Out of curiosity.

In reality, LOL......the truth is I'm just too dam lazy to lookit up, somebody will be along that'll know the numbers, but like I said it's not much and I don't know of anybody ever charged under this with a gun in their vehicle, I think its one of those catch all deals where they'll have something else to pile on till you bend over and take your punishment for using your 2 A rights

 

[kdick3]

Keller, my idea of safety isn't carrying a gun... It's wearing a "Gun-Free Zone" sign around my neck. That way nobody can come within 1000 ft. of me with a gun.

You can do it too and believe me, collecting "Gun-Free Zone" signs is a LOT cheaper of a hobby.

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

Where and what are you doing??

 

[XD-GEM]

D. The local governing authority which has jurisdiction over zoning matters in which each firearm-free zone is located shall publish a map clearly indicating the boundaries of each firearm-free zone in accordance with the specifications in Subsection A. The firearm-free zone map shall be made an official public document and placed with the clerk of court for the parish or parishes in which the firearm-free zone is located.

Anyone ever tried going to the clerk's office and asking to see this? Technically, if it doesn't exist, then isn't the law void in your parish?

 

[Yrdawg]

Anyone ever tried going to the clerk's office and asking to see this? Technically, if it doesn't exist, then isn't the law void in your parish?

You'd think so, I'd bet not tho, the screamin wrist ringin, hanky wavin tree huggin peolsie wanna bes would have a hittin hissy

It is amazint how committed these yahoos are to stop the evil gun carryn citizenz, they don't care that some one with a weapon could stop the next school shooter, dosn't interest them in the least, what they want is what they want and reason be damed

O..BTW, yea I've read a few post from people who have tried to locate "The Map "......none have, most report rude responses from authorities

 

[CZowner07]

Me an another guy at work were in an argument about CC on campus and he tried telling me that if they search your vehicle and they find a weapon they can expell you from college for this.... This guy is a moron.

 

[charlie12]

Me an another guy at work were in an argument about CC on campus and he tried telling me that if they search your vehicle and they find a weapon they can expell you from college for this.... This guy is a moron.

I thought the school can make that policy.

 

[CZowner07]

I thought the school can make that policy.

If their is a such policy, then what would be the point of this RS?

§95.6. Firearm-free zone; notice; signs; crime; penalties

A. A "firearm-free zone" is an area inclusive of any school campus and within one thousand feet of any such school campus, and within a school bus.

B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to:

(1) A federal, state, or local law enforcement building.

(2) A military base.

(3) A commercial establishment which is permitted by law to have firearms or armed security.

(4) Private premises where a firearm is kept pursuant to law.

(5) Any constitutionally protected activity within the firearm-free zone, such as a firearm contained entirely within a motor vehicle.

C. For purposes of this Section:

(1) "School" means any public or private elementary, secondary, high school, or vocational-technical school, college, or university in this state.

(2) "School campus" means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school property.

(3) "School bus" means any motor bus being used to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities.

D. The local governing authority which has jurisdiction over zoning matters in which each firearm-free zone is located shall publish a map clearly indicating the boundaries of each firearm-free zone in accordance with the specifications in Subsection A. The firearm-free zone map shall be made an official public document and placed with the clerk of court for the parish or parishes in which the firearm-free zone is located.

E. The state superintendent of education, with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the commissioner of higher education, with the approval of the Board of Regents, shall develop a method by which to mark firearm-free zones, including the use of signs or other markings suitable to the situation. Signs or other markings shall be located in a visible manner on or near each school and on and in each school bus indicating that such area is a firearm-free zone and that such zone extends to one thousand feet from the boundary of school property. The state Department of Education shall assist each approved school with the posting of notice as required in this Subsection.

F.(1) It is unlawful for any person to cover, remove, deface, alter, or destroy any sign or other marking identifying a firearm-free zone as provided in this Section.

(2) Whoever violates the provisions of this Subsection shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

Acts 1992, No. 197, §1; Acts 1993, No. 844, §1; Acts 1993, No. 1031, §1.

 

[charlie12]

If their is a such policy, then what would be the point of this RS?

I don't really know but the RS would protect you from arrest but if you break school policy they could kick you out maybe.

Somebody out there must know more than me

Who can answer it?

 

[ajt2341]

I don't really know but the RS would protect you from arrest but if you break school policy they could kick you out maybe.

Somebody out there must know more than me

Who can answer it?

I know UL pd doesn't allow their officers to carry off duty on campus due to dean's request, and anyone having a weapon of ANY kind is a violation of policy and can get you expelled regardless of where it is or who has it.

 

[Yrdawg]

I know UL pd doesn't allow their officers to carry off duty on campus due to dean's request, and anyone having a weapon of ANY kind is a violation of policy and can get you expelled regardless of where it is or who has it.

Dean is described above, see him under pelosi wanna be wrist ringers....

Is this not absolute insanity...........dammmm