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Ameer wrote:Well, I guess we know where not to send students.

I left my post as is and did not delete or edit in order to assist in the event that others were given the same information. I stand by what I said, as it was taught, and have spoken to others in my class - we heard the same thing. I was even the one in the class that asked for the clarification because it made no sense to me what so ever.

I made the correction in a follow up post as per the information from my immediate call to the dept to clarify. I spent a good amount of time on the phone making sure that I had the proper clarificaiton. In my eyes I think that this is a perfect example of the need to do further research even if it came from "experts" and to share the experience. I am not one to back away from admiting that I was wrong - but I made the correction and learned something. For anyone to say

Ameer wrote:Well, I guess we know where not to send students.

for a simple error is ignorant. My background in firearms, and also in teaching/training is substantial with a combination of degrees and actual real life experience.

Thanks again to everyone for the assistance in clearing up this issue for a new chl instructor.

Folks I want to just step up and openly admit that I was incorrect with the statement I made in regards to this topic.

Apparently I was given some incorrect information and I would just like to clarify after speaking with a rep at the office. After an indepth conversation on what I was taught vs what is correct I have come to the conclusion that what I was taught, in regards to this particular circumstance, was incorrect.

1 - The CHL holder can pass the 30.06 sign posted at the entrance of the school parking lot. Will only be in violation if you exit the car carrying.

2 - CHL holder does not have to leave because a school function showed up. The showing up of school field trip does not change the place into a school function.


In my defense - not an excuse because I should have used the common sense test here - these two very specific things were brought up in class and tested across the board. The answer came back from our resource(s) that my answers given were correct - I take very good notes.

Thanks again for the clarification folks.

If the school has placed the 30.06 sign at the entrance of the school parking lot then you cannot enter into the parking lot - end of story. If you feel there is an issue with this then you can take it up with the school board (since they approved its location) and argue our case. If they decide not to remove the sign then you will be in violation every time you enter the parking lot to pick up your child - end of story.

Some food for thought - I was shocked to learn this:

Lets say you are sitting at a local all you can eat pizza place - you have been there with your family for 2 hours (making a point) - when a school bus loaded with kids pulls up and out pour 30 kids on a field trip. If you are carrying - you must remove your ccw immediately or you are in violation.

You read this right folks - even if you are there for 2 hours prior to them showing up - you are in violation for not leaving to lock up you firearm.

Does this make any more sense than a 30.06 sign blocking the entrance to pick up a child? No, but the law is the law.