Illegal to have a gun on college campus in Indiana?

[jwhites4]

I was told today by a Campus Cop is it "illegal to have a firearm on a college campus in the State of Indiana." He didn't mean against the rules of the school, he actually said "it is against state and federal law to have one on campus, even if it is locked in your vehicle." I am 99.999% sure it is NOT in violation of ANY law in Indiana or Federal Law to have a firearm on a college campus. Does anyone know for sure what the law is? I have been through the IC numerous times and all I can find is K-12.

Last thing I want to do is be in violation of a federal or state firearm law and go to jail for ignorance of the law. I am planning on calling a lawyer in Indy tomorrow and spend a little money on retainer or fee for info just to prevent me from going to jail. Any and all info is welcome.

 

[stephen87]

No. Like you said, K-12 and licensed daycares. I believe those are the only learning institutions j believe.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

His statement is misinformed and incorrect.

 

[SideArmed]

He lied to you. There is no law against having a gun on a college campus. Next time ask him to show you the IC.

 

[Rookie]

Not illegal. Ask him to provide IC to back his statement.

 

[Rookie]

Yeah. What side armed said.

 

[LegatoRedrivers]

Wait; you wouldn't happen to be attending classes on a riverboat that also houses a casino, are you?

 

[SaintsNSinners]

I was told today by a Campus Cop is it "illegal to have a firearm on a college campus in the State of Indiana." He didn't mean against the rules of the school, he actually said "it is against state and federal law to have one on campus, even if it is locked in your vehicle." I am 99.999% sure it is NOT in violation of ANY law in Indiana or Federal Law to have a firearm on a college campus. Does anyone know for sure what the law is? I have been through the IC numerous times and all I can find is K-12.

Last thing I want to do is be in violation of a federal or state firearm law and go to jail for ignorance of the law. I am planning on calling a lawyer in Indy tomorrow and spend a little money on retainer or fee for info just to prevent me from going to jail. Any and all info is welcome.

Nope Im sitting up here at IUPUI with an LCP at the moment

 

[Rookie]

Nope Im sitting up here at IUPUI with an LCP at the moment

You're a CRIMINAL!

 

[mrjarrell]

As others have said, it's not illegal. BUT, you could be expelled from school for breaking their rules. That's a clear consequence of disobeying the rules they put forth. And you could be asked to leave and charged with trespass if you fail to leave. You just have to figure out where you're going to stand.

 

[SaintsNSinners]

You're a CRIMINAL!

Lol Well this criminal is keeping other criminals from stealing room service

 

[Pyroponce]

He said guns were illegal on campus, eh? Well, I wouldn't listen to him, since a buddy of mine told me campus police aren't real cops.

 

[eldirector]

He is either:
- misinformed
- lying

If you are a "guest" on their property, the absolute worst thing they can do is ask/require you to leave. If you are a student or staff, you could be disciplined and/or expelled/fired. Tenured faculty? Pretty sure you have to murder someone in cold blood on the President's doorstep to get in any trouble. Even then.....

 

[Mgderf]

He said guns were illegal on campus, eh? Well, I wouldn't listen to him, since a buddy of mine told me campus police aren't real cops.

Keep thinking like that.


Purdue police have to go through the Indiana State Police Acadamy before they can become a Purdue police.

 

[SaintsNSinners]

IUPUI Cops are real cops kinda... They have the full force of law behind them but kinda look like binge donut eating.

 

[rooster3654]

Funny VUPD tried to tell me the same thing. However when I spoke with them on the issue I Backed my argument with the IC and told them my lawyer would gladly settle the issue for us they decided to politely ask me to not bring any guns on campus and the issue would be dropped.

 

[recon]

The school can make you leave the property and expell you if you are a student, but it isn't illegal.

 

[the1kidd03]

They are misinformed......not all campus PD's are the same either.....IUPUI for example, many of their officers are 3rd or 4th year criminal justice students...apparently they go through some training by IMPD or something (from what I've been told)....but it's a matter of opinion if you would consider them a "police officer".....I considered it when I first attended until I found out that the student officers only made like $8/hr I can't see them having "full police powers" and carrying a gun with that kind of pay, but who knows IUPUI are a bunch of greedy A-holes

 

[SaintsNSinners]

They are misinformed......not all campus PD's are the same either.....IUPUI for example, many of their officers are 3rd or 4th year criminal justice students...apparently they go through some training by IMPD or something (from what I've been told)....but it's a matter of opinion if you would consider them a "police officer".....I considered it when I first attended until I found out that the student officers only made like $8/hr I can't see them having "full police powers" and carrying a gun with that kind of pay, but who knows IUPUI are a bunch of greedy A-holes

The ones who always respond here to the hotel have full police authority. I dont think I have run into any students

 

[the1kidd03]

The ones who always respond here to the hotel have full police authority. I dont think I have run into any students

Yeah, I don't know how they divide duty with the student police and whatnot....I know some of them are pretty easy to tell with their nose pointed high and a little "pep" in their step....but never had a confrontation with any of them.......when I first got discharged I saw an employment ad for their department and contacted them about it....when I learned all this I kind of had a look........regardless, weapons on campus is by no means "illegal"