State Fair Question?

[ChrisBarnes]

With the state fair coming up next week what are the rules for the state fair grounds for CC/OC? If this is a double post please forgive me. I am just wondering with all that is going on I just want to me safe and keep my family safe.

 

[Dirtebiker]

Illegal to carry DURING the State Fair!

 

[indycruzr]

What Dirtebiker said.

 

[canterbc]

Why? Is it because there will be a large amount of people and if somebody went crazy there would be too many targets?

 

[eldirector]

It is against State Law to carry on the fair grounds DURING the State Fair. Also be aware that the off-site parking on the north side of the grounds is SCHOOL property as well (you can't even leave it in your car).

 

[Justin Case]

It is against State Law to carry on the fair grounds DURING the State Fair. Also be aware that the off-site parking on the north side of the grounds is SCHOOL property as well (you can't even leave it in your car).

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[TaunTaun]

Hmmm. How is it illegal if it is not a school property, a jail, etc, etc?

Some special law written that wasnt preempted by the senate bill?

 

[Bunnykid68]

Hmmm. How is it illegal if it is not a school property, a jail, etc, etc?

Some special law written that wasnt preempted by the senate bill?

Good question, I thought SB292 changed things like this.

 

[MrsGungho]

Good question, I thought SB292 changed things like this.

The new law prevents LOCAL governments from enacting firearm restrictions (with a few specific exceptions). It says nothing about state restrictions. The carry prohibition at the state fair is a state restriction.

 

[drillsgt]

You've been to the state fair once you've been to them all.

 

[Bunnykid68]

The new law prevents LOCAL governments from enacting firearm restrictions (with a few specific exceptions). It says nothing about state restrictions. The carry prohibition at the state fair is a state restriction.

Thanks MrsG

 

[Quad]

You've been to the state fair once you've been to them all.

This plus that fact that I can't carry is the reason I don't go anymore.

 

[cesna250]

I would suggest a fanny pack. Seriously. Plus they just look awesome.

 

[perry]

Gotta lock it in the car.

http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/T00800/A00040.PDF

80 IAC 4-4-4
Authority: Affected:
Deadly weapons prohibited
IC 15-13-2-9
IC 15-13-2; IC 15-13-7
(b) No person in possession of a deadly weapon shall be permitted onto or be permitted to remain on the fairgrounds during the annual state fair.
(c) Any deadly weapon found in the possession of a person while on the fairgrounds during the annual state fair is subject to immediate confiscation by law enforcement officers or other persons authorized by the executive director of the state fair commission. (d) Any person properly licensed to carry a firearm must secure the firearm in a locked compartment of his or her vehicle, and it shall not be visible to passersby. (State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 4-4-4; filed Jul 7, 2003, 3:15 p.m.: 26 IR 3538; readopted filed
Oct 4, 2007, 10:29 a.m.: 20071024-IR-080070451RFA)

 

[Colt556]

Yep, the law abiding gun owners are restricted and left to face the law breaking thugs wandering around the periphery of the fairgrounds seeking defenseless targets for easy pickings. Do people remember the groups of teens targeting white people last year?

 

[Avon76]

Kind of a silly question for a licensed gun holder. Did you not do your due diligence and read the law before deciding to carry. Not meaning to be mean but this lack of knowledge is something that really bites me! If you are gonna carry, then know the law. It is simple, there are sites posted and IC that is pretty darn clear. Handgunlaw.us and USA Carry - Your #1 Concealed Carry Resource and Community

 

[Hammerhead]

Kind of a silly question for a licensed gun holder. Did you not do your due diligence and read the law before deciding to carry. Not meaning to be mean but this lack of knowledge is something that really bites me! If you are gonna carry, then know the law. It is simple, there are sites posted and IC that is pretty darn clear. Handgunlaw.us and USA Carry - Your #1 Concealed Carry Resource and Community

And yet this question comes up like clockwork once a year when the state fair is about to roll around. This is why he was asking. Your condescending tone is unnecessary, as this IS one way to do his due diligence.

The relevant code posted above is an Indiana Administrative Code, and not in the IN Code (i.e. regular laws). One can easily read the IC and still miss anything having to do with the IAC.

Have a nice day.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

One of the few places I'd consent to go where I would genuinely want to be carrying, but there ya go. I'm not.

 

[ChrisBarnes]

And yet this question comes up like clockwork once a year when the state fair is about to roll around. This is why he was asking. Your condescending tone is unnecessary, as this IS one way to do his due diligence.

The relevant code posted above is an Indiana Administrative Code, and not in the IN Code (i.e. regular laws). One can easily read the IC and still miss anything having to do with the IAC.

Have a nice day.

I was just wondering due to the fact that the "state fair" is a special event. With the recent issues and last years tragedy I did not know if they snuck in some new provision concerning it. Thank you to everyone that helped answer this question.

 

[ATM]

It appears that this was "snuck in" back in 2003.