Handguns at a school function that is NOT on school property?

[Jeremy1066]

According to IC 35-47-9-1 handguns are not permitted
"In or On Property that is being exclusively used for a School Function. (In Vehicle in parking lot OK.)"
My question is, if a school function is being held at a city park (which is obviously not being used exclusively for a school function) is that legal or no-go?

 

[yeti rider]

I'd be curious to know the answer as well. There was an event last weekend at a very large outdoor venue that was being used for official school functions, and other functions of the same nature. This place may, or may not have been in westfield.

 

[youngda9]

The word "exclusively" would lead me to believe that you're good to go. I, however, would not want to be the test case.

 

[Jeremy1066]

The word "exclusively" would lead me to believe that you're good to go. I, however, would not want to be the test case.

Exactly my thoughts. Im thinking this would fall into the "roaming school zone" category. Hopefully Kirk will be around shortly.

 

[Mr. Habib]

You're reading an old version of the code. The roaming school zones no longer exist. Here is the current one. Scroll to page 689.
https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2014/ic/titles/035/

 

[Kirk Freeman]

The roaming school zone, and General Franco, are still dead.

1. School property.
2. School bus.

Both of these are Level 6 felonies.

School function was snipped out a couple of years ago and is still out as of the criminal code reform effective July 1, 2014.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNwC0sp-uA4

 

[dusty88]

Any comments on if you are a parent at this school function? (I'm imagining cases for example where schools use tennis courts at a country club. Is the parent of the students treated any differently than the country club members?)
I couldn't find that specifically addressed in the law.

What about if you are driving kids to a school function? (again perhaps the tennis courts, or the zoo or a play)

I'm guessing the answer is "don't be the test case" ??

I saw what Kirk is pointing out (that is I couldn't find the roaming school zone at all anymore) but wondered if the fact the kids were being transported made a difference vs an actual school "bus". The phrase in the law is I believe if the vehicle is being "leased or controlled" by the school.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Any comments on if you are a parent at this school function? (I'm imagining cases for example where schools use tennis courts at a country club. Is the parent of the students treated any differently than the country club members?)
I couldn't find that specifically addressed in the law.

What about if you are driving kids to a school function? (again perhaps the tennis courts, or the zoo or a play)

I'm guessing the answer is "don't be the test case" ??

I saw what Kirk is pointing out (that is I couldn't find the roaming school zone at all anymore) but wondered if the fact the kids were being transported made a difference vs an actual school "bus".

If it's not specifically address then you're in the clear. Usually the IC is pretty good about pointing out exemptions. As far as transporting the kids you are good to go if you're in your personal vehicle or any private vehicle at that, as long as it's not a school bus. Even if you are transporting them to the actual school itself, as long as you don't step out of the vehicle with the firearm on your person, you're in the clear. So whether it be a third party place or an actual school you are able to transport while carrying, as long as you don't travel onto federal property or something.

IANAL - This is my understanding of it.

 

[Jeremy1066]

You're reading an old version of the code. The roaming school zones no longer exist. Here is the current one. Scroll to page 689.
https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2014/ic/titles/035/

I know the roaming school zones don't exist, and that's where I was hoping this situation would fall (meaning I'm good to go at a city park)