Guns at polling places?

[atvdave]

Looks like anyone (depending where your polling place is located at) may be able to carry when they vote..

Voters may see more guns at polling places » State News » News From Terre Haute, Indiana

 

[lonehoosier]

The link say it can't find the story. Try this one. http://heraldbulletin.com/local/x1023296777/Voters-may-see-more-guns-at-polling-places

 

[atvdave]

Works for me...

Tribstar.com

 

[Miketodd]

I know I will be OCing when I go to vote. But than again, my polling station is at my church and I already OC there anyway.

 

[CathyInBlue]

Nicely spotted!

I just got first comment on that story. It's a simple quotation of IC 3-5-4-4 in its entirety.

 

[atvdave]

I feel that even if it's private property, as long as government business is conducted there then all laws should be allowed on the property..

 

[mrortega]

I just read the story and saw the writer's complete distortion of Sen. Jim Tomes view on open carry at polling places. I can guarantee that he does not feel that we should all show up open carrying. This is just another in a long, long line of stories that I have a personal knowledge of that are distorted, inaccurate or down right sloppy reporting.

 

[SSGSAD]

I know I will be OCing when I go to vote. But than again, my polling station is at my church and I already OC there anyway.

Mine is at a church also, but has a school, and daycare..... WHAT THEN ?????

 

[atvdave]

Mine is at a church also, but has a school, and daycare..... WHAT THEN ?????

Same here....

 

[Miketodd]

Mine has a Preschool...so I am pretty sure it isn't off limits. Plus our Pastor is pro 2A and he has requested that I carry.

 

[Matt52]

My polling station is at a church with a school and you have to walk down the hall of school past the classes and if you go during school time kids are there. So I dont think in my case it would be wise to OC. Please people use your heads.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Nicely spotted!

I just got first comment on that story. It's a simple quotation of IC 3-5-4-4 in its entirety.

shows no comments when I checked the link. Hrm... I wonder if they haven't moderated it yet to approve, or deleted it

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If there's a school at your polling place (church) or your polling place IS a school...

Then the laws governing the possession of firearms on school property still apply.

-J-

 

[KG1]

I just read the story and saw the writer's complete distortion of Sen. Jim Tomes view on open carry at polling places. I can guarantee that he does not feel that we should all show up open carrying. This is just another in a long, long line of stories that I have a personal knowledge of that are distorted, inaccurate or down right sloppy reporting.

I noticed that part too and I thought the same thing when I read it.

 

[LarryC]

Don't help me much - my voting site is the local Courthouse (darn)

 

[STEEL CORE]

I early vote when possible at the Hamilton County Court bldg, Deputies there frown upon you excersising your 2A rights inside that bldg for sure. So thieves heads up, you'll find a couple Glocks in my car while I am gone.

 

[Liberty Sanders]

Ok, you legal eagles, this polling place/church/school thing needs to be settled.

If a church also runs a school during the week I guess that's a no-brainer.

If all they run are things like a Sunday School, and there are no students of any kind present on election day, does that make them a school?

 

[eldirector]

Ok, you legal eagles, this polling place/church/school thing needs to be settled.

If a church also runs a school during the week I guess that's a no-brainer.

If all they run are things like a Sunday School, and there are no students of any kind present on election day, does that make them a school?

If it EVER meets the State's definition of a school, then it is ALWAYS a school. No students need be present. Heck, it can be an empty lot surrounded by corn fields, and still be a school.

Sunday School is not a school by IC. Non-licensed daycare ministries (church-run daycare) are not a school. A Youth Group does not a school make. The Indiana definition of a School has been posted a few hundred times (once even this week), and is in the FAQ. It is very specific.

 

[Liberty Sanders]

Off to the FAQ...

 

[CathyInBlue]

shows no comments when I checked the link. Hrm... I wonder if they haven't moderated it yet to approve, or deleted it

I've noticed that myself. I guess I'll just have to salve my bruised commentator's ego and quote IC 3-5-4-4 here.

IC 3-5-4-4
Immunity from arrest while at or going to and from polls
Sec. 4. A voter is not subject to arrest while going to the polls, while in attendance there, and while returning from the polls. However, this section does not apply in a case of:
(1) treason;
(2) felony; or
(3) breach of the peace.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.