I'm enjoying the July 1st change in the law

[EdC]

Just wanted to share this with some folks who might care about such things.

I went fishing at Eagle Creek Park this weekend, and didn't have to leave my pistol at home.

I went to my son's church's softball game at Thatcher rec center last evening, and didn't have to leave my pistol at home.

The stupid no-carry laws for those place really were a PITA.

I feel better now.

That's all.

 

[Quad]

I am enjoying it as well. One less thing to worry about when I head out

 

[BigJ]

I too am enjoying them! Being able to take it to places to shoot it a plus, and being able to carry it on private property is another plus! (without a LTCH)

 

[Ash]

You mean blood isn't running in the streets yet?

 

[SEIndSAM]

You mean blood isn't running in the streets yet?

I cut my finger on a cat food can a few minutes ago, does that count?

 

[phatgemi]

I haven't had a chance yet but I just might have to go walk around the Brookville town park. Yes, it's been 10 days and the state hasn't fell apart yet!!

 

[Xenokilla]

Can i get a link to the law change?

 

[phatgemi]

This might help a bit:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...efense/156709-new_carry_laws_broken_down.html

If you search back thru the forums, there are ton's of info. Good luck.

 

[ryknoll3]

I'm curious if the DNR ranges that did ask for LTCH's quit now since the law change.

 

[Scutter01]

I went to the fireworks on the 4th. They were held at the local high school. Due to the middle school, elementary school and daycares, the nearest non-school parking was over a half mile away. We've come far this year with our gun laws, but it's not anywhere like far enough. I'll be writing many MANY letters to my legislators encouraging them to repeal or amend the moronic school carry (and other stupid) gun laws still on the books.

 

[ravenwoodranch]

so am i, i like the monon trail

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Hate to revive a week old thread, but this is worth sharing. I too am enjoying the park carry rules, as I like to run threw the parks and enjoying feeling the added comfort of having my LCP clipped to my gym shorts. (not that I didn't carry before, but I can carry now without any hassle) But anyways on to my point...check out what this person said in our local newspaper. (This quote is directly out of the Greenfield Daily Reporter, in the Hoots 'n Hollers section... "Wait a minute ... I can carry an Uzi into Riley Park but not a slingshot?"

 

[rangeguy]

I can only speak for Wilbur Wright but a permit is no longer required to shoot a handgun on the range.

 

[sonofagun]

I'm curious if the DNR ranges that did ask for LTCH's quit now since the law change.

I called Crossley and was told the only card I needed was the range card provided at the range.

I drove out there Sunday, sans LTCH, and zeroed my S&W 686.

 

[Benny]

I haven't done very much reading on the July 1st change...Did anything change for LTCH holders?

 

[hondatech2k2]

I applaud the law...Indiana is making good strides and becoming one of the most gun friendly states!

 

[ryknoll3]

I haven't done very much reading on the July 1st change...Did anything change for LTCH holders?

The law was changed to forbid local units of gov't from prohibiting firearms on government owned property, except for in very specific circumstances. That was the big one.

You don't have to have a LTCH to transport a handgun in your vehicle as long as it's unloaded, encased and inaccessible.

You don't have to have an LTCH transport/shoot handguns at the range.

We can buy long guns in any state that allows us to buy them. (it used to be adjoining states).

There might've been a few more, but I don't remember.

 

[Benny]

The law was changed to forbid local units of gov't from prohibiting firearms on government owned property, except for in very specific circumstances. That was the big one.

You don't have to have a LTCH to transport a handgun in your vehicle as long as it's unloaded, encased and inaccessible.

You don't have to have an LTCH transport/shoot handguns at the range.

We can buy long guns in any state that allows us to buy them. (it used to be adjoining states).

There might've been a few more, but I don't remember.

I knew about most of that, but can you elaborate on the bold part? What are the very specific circumstances(or where can we carry now that we couldn't before)?

 

[ryknoll3]

I knew about most of that, but can you elaborate on the bold part? What are the very specific circumstances(or where can we carry now that we couldn't before)?

Basically the only circumstances where a local government can PROHIBIT you from carrying in their building is if that building houses a courthouse. You can also be banned from carrying in public hospitals (or sections of hospitals) that have secure areas for prisoners.

They can ban you from display of a firearm (open carry) at a public meeting (public meeting yet to be defined).

A private entity renting/leasing gov't space can prohibit carry. (Colts at Lucas Oil, Conseco Fieldhouse, 4H at your county fairgrounds, etc.). They could ask you to leave. You wouldn't go to jail for carrying there.

The kinds of places it opens up for carry are most government buildings, public libraries, parks, fairgrounds, etc.

The nice thing is, even the places they are ALLOWED to prohibit carry, it is not automatically in the new law. The local unit still has to actively prohibit it. In other words, just because the law ALLOWS a town to prohibit carry in a building containing a courthouse, it doesn't mean that you automatically can't carry there. Your town would still have to decide to disallow firearms there.

 

[finity]

What are the very specific circumstances(or where can we carry now that we couldn't before)?

Here is a quick summary of the changes to the law I threw together:

§ They can prohibit employees from carrying while on the job.
§ They can prohibit guns in buildings with a courtroom EXCEPT when the building also contains other private residence or business then the residence or business & common area is exempt from the prohibition.
§ They can restrict open carrying at a “public meeting” (whatever that means).
§ They can prohibit guns in public hospitals with a prison ward as long as it is manned by LE 24 hours a day.
§ Allows event organizers who lease land from a local government the ability to impose restrictions on carrying at the event & allows the local government the authority to enforce those restrictions (trespassing, etc)
§ They can prohibit firearms in city & county hospitals.
§ They can prohibit guns in public buildings as long as:
· There is a metal detector at each public entrance
· And there is a LEO staffed at those entrances at all times when the building is open
· And every person & every container they are carrying (purse, bag, etc.) entering the building is inspected by metal detector or pat down
· EXCEPT if you have a handgun & have a unlimited LTCH