READ FIRST: Where you CAN and CANNOT Carry weapons in the State of Pennsylvania

[tl_3237]

It is my understanding that (IANAL) if you live within the 1,000 foot area, then that particular area does not apply to you when even if you don't have a LTCF. However, if you were to go within 1,000 feet of any other school you would be in violation. But if you have a LTCF then the 1,000 foot zone does not apply to you at all. You just can't go on school property.

Don't take my word for it though. Its your life and your responsibility to make sure on your own. Sorry I can't point you to case law. Maybe someone else can.

By way of clarification - the only safe area within the 1000' exclusion zone is "on private property not part of school grounds". Thus if you live within 1000' of school 'X' then once you any enter public property within 1000' of that same school you will need one of the other exemptions. As others have pointed out, an LTCF/CCW from the same state hosting the school is one of those exemptions. Another common exemption is "locked and unloaded".

[Shisno]

By way of clarification - the only safe area within the 1000' exclusion zone is "on private property not part of school grounds". Thus if you live within 1000' of school 'X' then once you any enter public property within 1000' of that same school you will need one of the other exemptions. As others have pointed out, an LTCF/CCW from the same state hosting the school is one of those exemptions. Another common exemption is "locked and unloaded".

Then how are you supposed to get the gun home from the gun shop or to the range?

[tl_3237]

By way of clarification - the only safe area within the 1000' exclusion zone is "on private property not part of school grounds". Thus if you live within 1000' of school 'X' then once you any enter public property within 1000' of that same school you will need one of the other exemptions. As others have pointed out, an LTCF/CCW from the same state hosting the school is one of those exemptions. Another common exemption is "locked and unloaded".

Then how are you supposed to get the gun home from the gun shop or to the range?

see blue from my previous post.

[Shisno]

see blue from my previous post.

Thank you. Guess that didn't register the first time around.

[Shadow Heart]

Is it possible to drop off and pick up on the side of the road? That way you dont go on school property.

i wish it was possible they are still a bit to young, and the layout of the school would mean a long walk that we are not comfy allowing them to do just yet.

Thanks for the answers!

[SouthPhilly]

Now does that mean for the entire property? For instance, casinos. They say you can't enter a casino with a firearm. So can I leave it locked in my truck, in the parking garage?

[tl_3237]

Now does that mean for the entire property? For instance, casinos. They say you can't enter a casino with a firearm. So can I leave it locked in my truck, in the parking garage?

Pa Code requires the casino licensee to prohibit firearms in the 'licensed facility' - that does not include the garages. HOWEVER, that does not prevent the licensee from posting any or all other areas in which they have 'possessory control'.

If the garage is not a posted area then vehicular storage would be allowable.

[flyingjunkie]

I think the casino rule is absolulely ridiculous. Now I've never walked in or out with any considerable amounts of cash; in fact, more often than not I walk out with less than I walked in with. Are they willing to provide an armed escort to and from your car? I can't see any more time that I would rather have my firearm on me than if I had to walk thru a parking garage after just hitting a couple thousand dollars.

[Shisno]

I think the casino rule is absolulely ridiculous. Now I've never walked in or out with any considerable amounts of cash; in fact, more often than not I walk out with less than I walked in with. Are they willing to provide an armed escort to and from your car? I can't see any more time that I would rather have my firearm on me than if I had to walk thru a parking garage after just hitting a couple thousand dollars.

And that is the reason I have never gone to a casino. If I was a robber, I would be looking for people going in to the casino instead of coming out. That's when people have the most money usually.

[Mr_Gixxer]

Never saw any metal detectors or signs at Mohegan Sun. Didn't have an issue CC there either. Out of sight, out of mind.