Mar '12 1500: Gun Rules

[Str8himalaya]

I am a little new to the gun show scene. From what I have read on indiana gun laws, you cannot carry a loaded gun into a gun show. So how exactly does this work? Can I carry a magazine into the show? It would seem a little hard to believe since you can buy ammo there, but how would I carry my firearm if I were thinking about selling it? Can I have a magazine in it?

 

[NathanJefferson]

No magazine in it - there are police at the door that check all firearms and put a zip tie through the breach.

 

[canav844]

From what I have read on indiana gun laws, you cannot carry a loaded gun into a gun show.

Do you know what the IC is for that? I'm not familiar with this one? I thought it was just policy at most gun shows.

 

[actaeon277]

It is policy, not law. But, since they make it plain loaded guns are not allowed, then it becomes a matter of trespassing.

 

[cscheurich]

my question is how do they know they have checked all firearms im sure someone has told them no i dont have a fire arm on me do they have wands or send you through a metal detector? just curious i know there are people out there would be dishonest just so that they could carry not saying it would be an ingo member but i know of folks who have bragged about carrying a loaded firearm at smaller gun shows

 

[bigdaddy1746]

It is state law you can not carry any guns or weapons on state fair grounds property not just the rules of the gun and knife show

 

[ATM]

It is state law you can not carry any guns or weapons on state fair grounds property not just the rules of the gun and knife show

Nope. Only during the actual state fair.

If what you claim were true, how on earth could they ever have the gun show there in violation of the law?

And welcome to INGO.

 

[actaeon277]

And not all gun shows are at the fairgrounds. The OP didn't state 1500.

 

[Faine]

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I yanked my mag out and put it in my pocket and handed my gun over like a good citizen. Got pretty worried when the officer couldn't manage to pull the slide back on my 1911 and rather than look at it he started pulling it harder and harder.....until I says....sir "the safety is on." He looks at it, smiles at me and says, "It's only 8am and I'm already doing this... it's gonna be a long day." Straps the zip tie in the magwell and sends me on my way.

 

[dudley0]

I have been to a couple shows where they want to see an unloaded magazine as well. Seemed odd, but I complied.

I always have a couple spares on my hip.

If you are planning on buying a rig or a mag just asked the officer to put the tie in which ever way it will help. I have done that as well.

Have had and seen some of the police have trouble with some firearms. Just because they carry one doesn't mean they are all knowing about each and every firearm out there. Kind of nice when they can joke about it, rather than acting all pissy because they can't function check.