guns in stadiums

[redhawk44]

We don't allow handguns in football stadiums in Mi., and I am wondering if IN. does or does not....surely someone here knows please?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

As long as the football stadium isn't on school grounds, then it's 100% legal in Indiana.

Note: colleges and universities aren't "schools".

-J-

 

[cosermann]

While Michigan law specifically addresses "sports arenas or stadiums," and even "an entertainment facility that the individual knows or should know has a seating capacity of 2,500," Indiana has no such restrictions except, as has been pointed out, those that relate to K-12 "schools". Areana and/or stadium owners may have "policies" that prohibit firearms, but those policies to not have the force of law. If discovered, you could be asked to leave, and if you refused you could be charged with trespassing.

Here's a link to the Indiana code:

Indiana Code TITLE 35, Article 47 Table of Contents

And the ISP FAQ:
http://www.in.gov/isp/files/firearms_FAQ_02_08.pdf

 

[The Keymaster]

Except for those that specifically prohibit weapons like Lucas Oil Stadium.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Except for those that specifically prohibit weapons like Lucas Oil Stadium.

That is a stadium "rule" and not a "law".

-J-

 

[redhawk44]

OK guys, that was what I was looking for...thanks

 

[The Keymaster]

That is a stadium "rule" and not a "law".

-J-

Agreed, just curious though, if you tried to walk in with a concealed weapon, do you think you would leave in handcuffs?

 

[rambone]

I've carried into the Gary Railcats stadium.

 

[The Keymaster]

I've carried into the Gary Railcats stadium.

Are there signs, or a voice announcement prohibiting weapons, or firearms?

 

[tnek]

Are there signs, or a voice announcement prohibiting weapons, or firearms?

Yes, its on the loop announcement that plays over and over. If your a season ticket holder and are found to have a firearm I would bet you get your tickets revoked. I have carried a few times but usually leave it in the car. Security is stepped up at games if for no other reason traffic control.
I sit near the douchebag know as "Don" and I wondered if he carried or not. Good thing is dons not in real good shape nowdays.

 

[The Keymaster]

Yes, its on the loop announcement that plays over and over. If your a season ticket holder and are found to have a firearm I would bet you get your tickets revoked. I have carried a few times but usually leave it in the car. Security is stepped up at games if for no other reason traffic control.
I sit near the douchebag know as "Don" and I wondered if he carried or not. Good thing is dons not in real good shape nowdays.

Are you talking about Railcats Stadium, or Lucas Oil Stadium. I have Colts season tickets , and have the recorded announcement memorized.

 

[tnek]

Are you talking about Railcats Stadium, or Lucas Oil Stadium. I have Colts season tickets , and have the recorded announcement memorized.

Lucas. Where do you sit?? Im in 543

 

[sj kahr k40]

I have carried in Lucas, if you go in at a crowded gate they do a poor job of searching, and they have never checked my ankles. I left when the gamecwas over on my own feet, no handcuffs

 

[The Keymaster]

We are in 349.

 

[The Keymaster]

I have carried in Lucas, if you go in at a crowded gate they do a poor job of searching, and they have never checked my ankles. I left when the gamecwas over on my own feet, no handcuffs

Yeah, they are not real thorough, but I drive 160 miles each way to the game, so I would not want to chance spending the night in the lockup with my wife and son left to fend for themselves.

 

[sj kahr k40]

They can't arrest you for carrying there as it's not against the law, worse that could happen is lose your season tickets and be asked to leave, you can't be arrested for breaking a rule or policy.

 

[IndyBeerman]

We are in 349.

My best friend Computer Geek has 3 seats in section 433.

 

[youngda9]

As long as the football stadium isn't on school grounds, then it's 100% legal in Indiana.

Note: colleges and universities aren't "schools".

-J-

I thought that would be illegal since it is a school function? Someone please enlighten me

 

[Protest]

I thought that would be illegal since it is a school function? Someone please enlighten me

It would have to be a K-12 school function on a college campus for that law to apply. Otherwise, each college/university might set their own rules, which are not laws.

For instance, if it were a high school game in a college stadium, then there would be legal ramifications.

 

[Lex Concord]

So....getting all hypothetical with it...

What about the IHSAA Football Championships at Lucal Oil...might that then be illegal to carry (think of the children!!!)

It is a K-12 event, but is it school use, or IHSAA use which, AFAIK, is strictly a governing body and not related to any particular school system or the Dept. of Ed.

I have no desire to go, but just curious what some of those intimately familiar with the law and, hopefully, case law might say.