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Oneka

(653 posts)
33. Minnesota has it about right
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 12:37 AM
Nov 2013

Making carrying unlawful as the default position, but allowing school administrators the ability to allow carry, to whom they wish.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.66

"Subd. 1d.Possession on school property; penalty. (a) Except as provided under paragraphs (d) and (f), whoever possesses, stores, or keeps a dangerous weapon while knowingly on school property is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
(b) Whoever uses or brandishes a replica firearm or a BB gun while knowingly on school property is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(c) Whoever possesses, stores, or keeps a replica firearm or a BB gun while knowingly on school property is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), (b), or (c), it is a misdemeanor for a person authorized to carry a firearm under the provisions of a permit or otherwise to carry a firearm on or about the person's clothes or person in a location the person knows is school property. Notwithstanding section 609.531, a firearm carried in violation of this paragraph is not subject to forfeiture.
(e) As used in this subdivision:
(1) "BB gun" means a device that fires or ejects a shot measuring .18 of an inch or less in diameter;
(2) "dangerous weapon" has the meaning given it in section 609.02, subdivision 6;
(3) "replica firearm" has the meaning given it in section 609.713; and
(4) "school property" means:
(i) a public or private elementary, middle, or secondary school building and its improved grounds, whether leased or owned by the school;
(ii) a child care center licensed under chapter 245A during the period children are present and participating in a child care program;
(iii) the area within a school bus when that bus is being used by a school to transport one or more elementary, middle, or secondary school students to and from school-related activities, including curricular, cocurricular, noncurricular, extracurricular, and supplementary activities; and
(iv) that portion of a building or facility under the temporary, exclusive control of a public or private school, a school district, or an association of such entities where conspicuous signs are prominently posted at each entrance that give actual notice to persons of the school-related use.
(f) This subdivision does not apply to:
(1) active licensed peace officers;
(2) military personnel or students participating in military training, who are on-duty, performing official duties;
(3) persons authorized to carry a pistol under section 624.714 while in a motor vehicle or outside of a motor vehicle to directly place a firearm in, or retrieve it from, the trunk or rear area of the vehicle;
(4) persons who keep or store in a motor vehicle pistols in accordance with section 624.714 or 624.715 or other firearms in accordance with section 97B.045;
(5) firearm safety or marksmanship courses or activities conducted on school property;
(6) possession of dangerous weapons, BB guns, or replica firearms by a ceremonial color guard;
(7) a gun or knife show held on school property;
(8) possession of dangerous weapons, BB guns, or replica firearms with written permission of the principal or other person having general control and supervision of the school or the director of a child care center; or
(9) persons who are on unimproved property owned or leased by a child care center, school, or school district unless the person knows that a student is currently present on the land for a school-related activity.
(g) Notwithstanding section 471.634, a school district or other entity composed exclusively of school districts may not regulate firearms, ammunition, or their respective components, when possessed or carried by nonstudents or nonemployees, in a manner that is inconsistent with this subdivision."

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Of course... KansDem Nov 2013 #1
Such a sign is absolutely meaningless in Texas... S_B_Jackson Nov 2013 #37
I'd argue with you but since you believe that "quotas" are required for minorities, let's not CreekDog Nov 2013 #38
With regards to the poll question in this topic S_B_Jackson Nov 2013 #41
I never referred to a sign, are you confused? CreekDog Nov 2013 #42
Kansdem, however did.... S_B_Jackson Nov 2013 #44
yes, gejohnston Nov 2013 #2
Of course, you would have to be a fucking moron to think otherwise. bowens43 Nov 2013 #3
sssshhhhh CreekDog Nov 2013 #7
From one FM to another .... Straw Man Nov 2013 #29
In the state of West Virginia, Staph Nov 2013 #4
No Omnith Nov 2013 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Nov 2013 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Omnith Nov 2013 #8
"Property" is too broad - I'd say the line should be drawn at the boundary petronius Nov 2013 #9
People who bring guns places to commit violence don't give a shit if their prohbited or not davepc Nov 2013 #10
Why exempt law enforcement? n/t oneshooter Nov 2013 #11
By "Prohibition", I take you to mean "should there be a law or laws". NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #12
the poll questions are clear. CreekDog Nov 2013 #13
I didn't see the exception for LEOs at first, iPhone at the time, back at hotel now. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #14
Let individual school districts decide for themselves GreenStormCloud Nov 2013 #15
Pretty much my take, and the law in Texas public schools. Eleanors38 Nov 2013 #20
well that's what my poll asked, why are you struggling so hard? CreekDog Nov 2013 #39
I didn't read the poll correctly. GreenStormCloud Nov 2013 #40
I thought they were already in most states. discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2013 #16
I think the OP wants to see who might like to undo such prohibitions. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #17
Yes but if I had an opinion which I was interested in... discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2013 #18
Been there.... NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #19
too hard a question for you Skip huh? CreekDog Nov 2013 #24
Hey CreekDog! Look, I think the way your wrote the subject line and poll choices is faulty: NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #30
Not waiting by the keyboard for an answer are ya? discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2013 #43
Hell no. I'm still wondering what happened to Robb. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #46
Maybe... discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2013 #47
Oh, My! NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #48
And Toto, too! discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2013 #49
I think bannign a LEO from picking up his kid Jenoch Nov 2013 #21
read the poll/post you're responding to next time CreekDog Nov 2013 #23
I was making a specific point Jenoch Nov 2013 #25
Yes, I noticed the question was too hard for you CreekDog Nov 2013 #27
I never click on any internet 'poll'. Jenoch Nov 2013 #28
In Texas, you can have the gun in the car. GreenStormCloud Nov 2013 #22
The Texas law is how it should be. Jenoch Nov 2013 #31
As long as the gun is out of sight, it can be loaded and easily reachable. N/T GreenStormCloud Nov 2013 #32
It can be, but it might be against the law. Jenoch Nov 2013 #35
In Texas it can be on school grounds, but not in the school building. GreenStormCloud Nov 2013 #36
AB-SO-LUTELY. That's just common sense. eom BlueCaliDem Nov 2013 #26
Minnesota has it about right Oneka Nov 2013 #33
What schools? Bazinga Nov 2013 #34
Given its a public school and the person is complying with carrying/possession laws, I'm ok with it. aikoaiko Nov 2013 #45
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