Gun free school zone question, would you or would you not?

[soccerdad]

I did search for this answer, and saw some things related but my question was not specifically addressed. I'm thinking about going to a state game land range tomorrow, then moving on to a High school soccer event as the range is about halfway to the HS event. Not thinking of carrying at the event. (I do have LTCF). I'm just going to have my hunting rifle in the back of my SUV (no trunk!), under a blanket or somehow hidden, defintinly unloaded, etc. Am i taking too much of a chance on breaking the federal law?

[2DogsBarking]

Taking more of a chance of it being stolen...........................

[Sgt.K]

I did search for this answer, and saw some things related but my question was not specifically addressed. I'm thinking about going to a state game land range tomorrow, then moving on to a High school soccer event as the range is about halfway to the HS event. Not thinking of carrying at the event. (I do have LTCF). I'm just going to have my hunting rifle in the back of my SUV (no trunk!), under a blanket or somehow hidden, defintinly unloaded, etc. Am i taking too much of a chance on breaking the federal law?

The bolded part exempts you from the *federal* GFSZA.

PA law, however...

[98Redline]

I wouldn't take the risk.
Something goes sideways, even something as innocent as a fender bender in the parking lot and you could be spending some time the graybar motel.

[KCJones]

I did search for this answer, and saw some things related but my question was not specifically addressed. I'm thinking about going to a state game land range tomorrow, then moving on to a High school soccer event as the range is about halfway to the HS event. Not thinking of carrying at the event. (I do have LTCF). I'm just going to have my hunting rifle in the back of my SUV (no trunk!), under a blanket or somehow hidden, defintinly unloaded, etc. Am i taking too much of a chance on breaking the federal law?

What the geography of the school? IANAL, but believe you're exempt from the 1,000-foot federal rule due to LTCF, though still illegal by PA law to have it on school grounds... Could you simply park on the street or a block away rather than in the school parking lot?

[jthrelf]

What the geography of the school? IANAL, but believe you're exempt from the 1,000-foot federal rule due to LTCF, though still illegal by PA law to have it on school grounds... Could you simply park on the street or a block away rather than in the school parking lot?

This was my thinking...

[soccerdad]

This was my thinking...

Yes -- great idea. Just got sat images of the fields and it's easy to park on the street and walk. also messaged a Navy buddy who lives in the area and he said that area is very safe and crime free. So if i go...that's the solution. thanks peeps.

[HKusp 45]

Yes -- great idea. Just got sat images of the fields and it's easy to park on the street and walk. also messaged a Navy buddy who lives in the area and he said that area is very safe and crime free. So if i go...that's the solution. thanks peeps.

well if you have a buddy you trust that is close you may want to swing by say hi and leave it there then pick it up afterwards that's probably your best bet.

[Steve in PA]

To comply with the GFSZA the firearm must be "unloaded and in a locked container or locked firearms rack in the vehicle". So, merely unloaded and under a blanket does not meet the requirements.

Would I do it? Ask me over a coffee sometime!

[Mitch10mm]

Never worth it. I used to have to drop my son off at school. It would mean driving back home before work. Stupid laws