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Gun Free Zone?
scottm21166
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DO you live within 1000 feet of a school? did you know federal laws have created gun free zone 1000 feet around a school.
tecnically, a federal officer couls arrest anyone possesing a firearm in this zone. Walking by, driving by even living by a school with a gun is a federal crime. this law was overturned by the supreme court in 1995 but reinstated by congress in 1996 and has faced no challenge since then.
Certain cities have so many schools it would be impossible do get a gun from point a to point b without crossing thru a school zone and thus commiting a felony.... every time I go hunting I drive right by at least three schools.
Im a bad man
tecnically, a federal officer couls arrest anyone possesing a firearm in this zone. Walking by, driving by even living by a school with a gun is a federal crime. this law was overturned by the supreme court in 1995 but reinstated by congress in 1996 and has faced no challenge since then.
Certain cities have so many schools it would be impossible do get a gun from point a to point b without crossing thru a school zone and thus commiting a felony.... every time I go hunting I drive right by at least three schools.
Im a bad man
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DO you live within 1000 feet of a school? did you know federal laws have created gun free zone 1000 feet around a school.
tecnically, a federal officer couls arrest anyone possesing a firearm in this zone. Walking by, driving by even living by a school with a gun is a federal crime. this law was overturned by the supreme court in 1995 but reinstated by congress in 1996 and has faced no challenge since then.
Certain cities have so many schools it would be impossible do get a gun from point a to point b without crossing thru a school zone and thus commiting a felony.... every time I go hunting I drive right by at least three schools.
Im a bad man
I think the law states that driving on the road by the school is not a violation and private property such as a house does not constitute part of the gun free zone. The FFL I deal with lives right next to a school.
I been knowing that. Keep up the good work![^]
I hope not. Lassen Community College at Susanville California has a gunsmithing school.
I have had my hunting rifles in the trunk of my car at the community college I go to, I was going hunting after I got out of class, does that criminal friendly zone apply to public colleges as well?
I believe the law only applies to K-12 but I'm willing to bet the school has a rule against it, so don't let anyone at school know about it.
"Gun free" does not mean you can't carry guns within that zone. It means that certain crimes can be enhanced if committed while armed within that zone. "Drug free" means the same thing.
That what I thought.....
According to the guy (trying to sell his book) it is a federal crime to possess a firearm within those boundaries....he didn't mention drugs
So long as you are legally starting at Point A and will legally stop in Point B, and your trip takes you through someplace where it is illegal yet you have no intention of that area being a scheduled stop, you cannot be legally charged with a crime.
Um, sorry, but driving by a gun-free zone is not a crime. Driving through a gun-free zone is not a crime. Driving through a gun-free city is not a crime.
So long as you are legally starting at Point A and will legally stop in Point B, and your trip takes you through someplace where it is illegal yet you have no intention of that area being a scheduled stop, you cannot be legally charged with a crime.
The N.J. State Police must not know this because even if you are passing through with your unloaded handgun in the trunk, if found you will be arrested. I have been told this by people who live in N.J.
jimkane said...."I have had my hunting rifles in the trunk of my car at the community college I go to, I was going hunting after I got out of class, does that criminal friendly zone apply to public colleges as well?"
I hope not. Lassen Community College at Susanville California has a gunsmithing school.
My college is a "gun free" zone, but it has a rule that would make exceptions for school related activities. I would imagine most schools have similar policies.
I began to think about how many schools I directly drove by when I bought my last rifle in Peoria. (2 hour trip) How many more schools did I come within 1/4 mile or 1000 feet and I didn't know about it. I would imagine every small town I drove through had atleast one grade school. It is impossibe for most any hunter to not violate this law.
The Fox story said while it is legal to own a firearm and keep it at your residence, it is illegal to to transport it to and from your residency.
Supreme Court cited that Denver placed an undue burden upon citizens outside of its jurisdiction who would be unfamiliar with the law and who could not be reasonably expected to drive around Denver in order to get from Point A to Point B.
I have had my hunting rifles in the trunk of my car at the community college I go to, I was going hunting after I got out of class, does that criminal friendly zone apply to public colleges as well?
its only k-12 from my reading and I bring guns into school on a daily basis, In Minnesota course it is a gunsmithing course lol. But its a state run College
In Washington, you may if you have a valid ccw, you may carry on school grounds while picking up or dropping of your child. According to RCW 9.41.280 . Subsection 3 of the RCW states the exemptionsfor schools. I have asked several WSP officers about this and was informed that you may possess in your house/property if you live near the school. You may have one locked in your car/truck, and may carry concealed (with CCW) if picking up and dropping your child
you're quoting washington law using washington RCW...this is a FEDERAL LAW...staters will not arrest you for this niether will sherrif or local PD just like they won't arrest an illegal alien...not their jurisdiction
"Gun free" does not mean you can't carry guns within that zone. It means that certain crimes can be enhanced if committed while armed within that zone. "Drug free" means the same thing.
Sounds like something I need to check into ... I heard about a month or so ago the school district bought a tract of land across the street from me for an Elementary School.
? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
It is not enforced, but is used if you have committed any other crimes, and they want to throw the book at you.
You can find the straight skinny on this at www.Gunlaws.com and use the blue "Gun-Free Schoolzones" button.
One of the neat things this does is promote CCW application - if you have a CCW, you are let off this requirement. No CCW, and you have to pay attention as the previous post ^ shows.
You cannot plot any trip from A to B in most cities without running afoul of the law.
quote:Originally posted by chollagardens
jimkane said...."I have had my hunting rifles in the trunk of my car at the community college I go to, I was going hunting after I got out of class, does that criminal friendly zone apply to public colleges as well?"
I hope not. Lassen Community College at Susanville California has a gunsmithing school.
My college is a "gun free" zone, but it has a rule that would make exceptions for school related activities. I would imagine most schools have similar policies.
Does "attending class while armed" count as a school related activity?