bushmaster1313
Member
Am I correct that 18 USC Sec. 922(q), the Federal gun free school zone law does NOT apply to persons with a valid carry permit issued by the state where the school is located and the state was required to investigate before issuing the permit.
I think this means that according to at least Federal law, teachers and other staff with the right carry permit could carry a concealed weapon at their schools (provided they also complied with any state and local laws as well)
YMMV so consult with an attorney in your state and before you even think of doing this.
I think this means that according to at least Federal law, teachers and other staff with the right carry permit could carry a concealed weapon at their schools (provided they also complied with any state and local laws as well)
YMMV so consult with an attorney in your state and before you even think of doing this.
From 18 USC Sec. 922(q),
(A) It shall be unlawful for any individual knowingly to possess a firearm that has moved in or that otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce at a place that the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is a school zone.
(B) Subparagraph (A) does not apply to the possession of a firearm—
(i) on private property not part of school grounds;
(ii) if the individual possessing the firearm is licensed to do so by the State in which the school zone is located or a political subdivision of the State, and the law of the State or political subdivision requires that, before an individual obtains such a license, the law enforcement authorities of the State or political subdivision verify that the individual is qualified under law to receive the license;