National Guard Armories

[philo]

I assume our Guard armories are owned by the Military Dept of Indiana. Does that make them state gov't buildings where carry is OK?

 

[Sylvain]

I would think so but im not an expert on carry laws.
Also if you go there dont come back with empty hands, bring back gifts for everyone.

I would like a M9 pistol and a M4 rifle, please.

Oh and a few cases of ammo if that's not too heavy for you.

 

[Mosinguy]

^ I'll go easy on you, I just want a humvee. Woodland camo would be a plus

 

[Sylvain]

^ I'll go easy on you, I just want a humvee. Woodland camo would be a plus

Good thinking.That way he can bring way more ammo cases.
Then you can keep the humvee once we unloaded the ammo cases at my place.

 

[newtothis]

I'd be inclined to say no, considering it is a part of an active military base. Or if carry is allowed, I would think it would be restricted on base. Negatory regarding loaded carry in the armory. Armorers are the only ones Ive seen allowed to carry a loaded sidearm within the confines of the armory.

Good Question.

 

[SSGSAD]

I assume our Guard armories are owned by the Military Dept of Indiana. Does that make them state gov't buildings where carry is OK?

NEGATIVE, AFAIK .....

 

[Mr. Habib]

I attended gun shows at the Guard Armories in Seymour and Salem in years past. They used to have them at the one on Holt Road in Indy, too. If you can sell guns there, it seems logical that you carry there as well, but logic and law are often mutually exclusive.

 

[CountryBoy19]

The armory in TH has signs on the door that say no firearms allowed...

Can't say that everybody follows that policy, or if it's a law, but it is on the door.

I realize that doesn't help much... I've always wondered this too.

 

[quicksdraw]

I attended gun shows at the Guard Armories in Seymour and Salem in years past. They used to have them at the one on Holt Road in Indy, too. If you can sell guns there, it seems logical that you carry there as well, but logic and law are often mutually exclusive.

They still have them at the Holt Road armory. The next one is November 25-26-27.

 

[figley]

Considering the NG Armory on Holt Road has gun shows, I CC'd there another time. However, I saw some paperwork that stated a prohibition on weapons of any kind, etc., even in the parking lot. There was also a, "Threat Level A", sign posted on the doors, that mentioned random searches of any persons or vehicles on the property. I compromise, and leave it in the truck now. Legal or not, it would probably not be a laughing matter.

 

[ralphb72]

Ours in owned by "State of Indiana"

 

[warriorbob]

It is a military installation NO FIREARMS AT ALL! Not even in you POV. I learned the hard way when my platoon sgt smoked the holy **** out of me. Then told me if i do keep one in my pov to keep it well hidden and quit as a church mouse. This was about a month ago

 

[Cophgnsnuf]

As a full time recruiter for the Guard I agree with warriorbob. At the gun shows they allow the public coming in to have guns but not loaded. On daily business there we are not allowed personal firearms in the armory. I keep mine in the truck center console while my pov in is the parking lot.

 

[rnmcguire]

There's a sign in the armories that clearly states no firearms allowed with the exception of sworn police officers on duty. This includes the parking lot as well. The gun shows are an exception I believe because they are during a weekend when there is usually nobody working. Not to mention they are money makers for the armory board.

 

[Yup!]

I am interested in this as well. To my knowledge, they are not Federal Property, so they are not considered Military Bases, like an Active Duty base is defined. On an active base, you can not CC since it is federal property.

These are considered State Property, but I don't know Indiana law well enough to know what the right thing to do is.

 

[warriorbob]

Theres a sign out front of Stout Field, the building where the gun show is, that says Property of US Government.

 

[Yup!]

Theres a sign out front of Stout Field, the building where the gun show is, that says Property of US Government.

I'll look for it next time I'm over that way. I've never seen it, and usually I look for those types of things.

 

[Yup!]

I did just find out - on good authority - the The Adjutant General has a policy that restricts firearms on state property. However, the state law overrides this policy. So although there is a policy preventing it, it would be difficult to enforce citing IC 34-28-7-2

There are some state buildings for the National Guard that also have Federal Rules. Any building this is shared by the Army Reserve, or USMC might fall under this guidance, so if you work at one of those buildings, park on the state side of the building, in the parking lot that the state paid for, not the part the federal government paid for.

Edited: OC or CC is still against state law and TAG policy.