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OC on college campus?

jonnymcsavage

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I was browsing through Schoolcraft College's policies, and I saw no mention of a weapons policy. I know that CC is illegal in a "pistol free zone" but what is the standing on OC with a CPL? Would it be covered under the exemptions?

I know most colleges have rules regarding weapons, but I cannot seem to find any for this particular college. Could it be possible that they are using the existing ordinances for Livonia and therefore covered under the Michigan Preemption Law?

Just something I have been kicking around in my head for a while. I am not willing to be the test case for this(unless you guys want to start a legal fund for me ;)), just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are on this.

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If you decide to do this, be sure you're 100% POSITIVE there is no policy ANYWHERE.

I couldn't readily find Wayne State's either, however once I did, I found it was immediate grounds for dismissal. If you get suspended from a university, your credits also don't transfer from what I understand.

Careful with that, and double check, cause I don't want anything like this to happen to anyone.
 

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I will ask about getting the latest hard copy of all of the policies that the school has, and go from there. With all of the violence that occurs on college campuses across the country, I will not let myself be counted as a victim.
 

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Not all of campus is a PFZ by law. Only dorms and classrooms. You may legally conceal (with a CPL) anywhere on campus except for those two places.

The catch here are the university policies, as you mentioned. If there is no policy, you should be good to go. But you have to be 100% sure that there isn't before carrying on campus, lest you find yourself in heaps of trouble.
 

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I don't get it, but some how, for some reason, some folks think that it's a "gray area". Preemption prohibits local units of government from enacting rules or regs more restrictive on guns than state law.

Colleges, for the most part, are funded by tax dollars, and patrolled by regular cops. Some have the ability to enact ordinances with the weight of law. How in the hell anyone could think that preemption doesn't apply, I don't get it. But it's seen as a gray area, because the term "college" isn't used in preemption, and I don't believe any schools have been justly sued yet.

Since it is considered a gray area, it could apparently take a legal battle to defeat charges or fight an expulsion from a school.

I firmly believe that it is our place to go around to different colleges explaining the law, and explaining that their rules are out of line. It would seem that way anyway, since we're the nerve center of OCing, and that's the only way to carry in a classroom.
 

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Michigander wrote:
I don't get it, but some how, for some reason, some folks think that it's a "gray area". Preemption prohibits local units of government from enacting rules or regs more restrictive on guns than state law.

Colleges, for the most part, are funded by tax dollars, and patrolled by regular cops. Some have the ability to enact ordinances with the weight of law. How in the hell anyone could think that preemption doesn't apply, I don't get it. But it's seen as a gray area, because the term "college" isn't used in preemption, and I don't believe any schools have been justly sued yet.

Since it is considered a gray area, it could apparently take a legal battle to defeat charges or fight an expulsion from a school.

I firmly believe that it is our place to go around to different colleges explaining the law, and explaining that their rules are out of line. It would seem that way anyway, since we're the nerve center of OCing, and that's the only way to carry in a classroom.

How do you suggest we make it legally clear that colleges/universities are included in preemption? I read about a bill that was proposed this/last year to take care of that, but it didn't go through. I feel like this is something that could be taken to a very high court if tested.
 

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EM87 wrote:
Michigander wrote:
I don't get it, but some how, for some reason, some folks think that it's a "gray area". Preemption prohibits local units of government from enacting rules or regs more restrictive on guns than state law.

Colleges, for the most part, are funded by tax dollars, and patrolled by regular cops. Some have the ability to enact ordinances with the weight of law. How in the hell anyone could think that preemption doesn't apply, I don't get it. But it's seen as a gray area, because the term "college" isn't used in preemption, and I don't believe any schools have been justly sued yet.

Since it is considered a gray area, it could apparently take a legal battle to defeat charges or fight an expulsion from a school.

I firmly believe that it is our place to go around to different colleges explaining the law, and explaining that their rules are out of line. It would seem that way anyway, since we're the nerve center of OCing, and that's the only way to carry in a classroom.

How do you suggest we make it legally clear that colleges/universities are included in preemption? I read about a bill that was proposed this/last year to take care of that, but it didn't go through. I feel like this is something that could be taken to a very high court if tested.

Easy OC picnic at the campus of your choice.
 

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I know it's a gray area, and I want to be 100% sure before I do anything. I cannot afford to lose my credits, my CPL, and everything I have worked so hard for.

I was thinking about openly displaying my holster as sort of a silent protest, like some students on other campuses around the country. The would entail me wearing into all facilities on the property including classrooms. I don't think they can expel me for a holster.
 

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If a tax-payers school can (almost) expel a 9 year old for a 2 inch lego gun, a public university can expel someone for a holster.

If you're going to, prepare for a lawsuit, just in case you end up getting resistance. Just my thoughts I guess.
 

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I would think that if we had a picnic, the school and campus "police" would not take too kindly to that. I also think that my status at the school would be in jeopardy if I was to participate as a currently enrolled student.

I will get all the documentation I can tomorrow and see if they have any policies about weapons on campus and in the buildings.
 

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jonnymcsavage wrote:
I would think that if we had a picnic, the school and campus "police" would not take too kindly to that. I also think that my status at the school would be in jeopardy if I was to participate as a currently enrolled student.

I will get all the documentation I can tomorrow and see if they have any policies about weapons on campus and in the buildings.

I don't recall stating a specific school?! The police didn't take it so kindly when we had a picnic in Warren either ;) The first Warren picnic had snipers and the police command center.
 

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malignity wrote:
If a tax-payers school can (almost) expel a 9 year old for a 2 inch lego gun, a public university can expel someone for a holster.

If you're going to, prepare for a lawsuit, just in case you end up getting resistance. Just my thoughts I guess.
Do you really think I would get that much resistance for an empty holster? If I had the money to actually force a lawsuit, I would definitely do it, but unfortunately I cannot risk everything I have worked for.

I have seen students protest everything and not get in trouble for it, so I don't see what the issue would be. I would say better safe than sorry.
 

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Found some information pertaining to firearms on Schoolcraft's campus taken directly from the Student Code of Conduct:

"Illegal or unauthorized possession or use of firearms, explosives, other weapons, dangerous chemicals, or improper use of fire extinguishers on College property. NOTE: Exceptions to possession or use of firearms are: a) certified law enforcement officers, b) students enrolled in Schoolcraft College classes requiring firearms training, c) College-owned firearms used for instructional purposes."

Here is the link

http://www.schoolcraft.edu/academics/policies/conduct.asp

I guess no OC is permitted as per their student policy. Does not say anything about holsters though, and I know the PFZ regulations don't carry over to the parking lot.

I will have to secure my sidearm in the car until the state legislature gets off its collective ass and passes the law that allows me to CC at school.
 

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True. From what I have read, there have been 5 stolen vehicles over the last year or so. It happened to a friend of mine who got his van stolen last year in broad daylight.

Wouldn't the state PFZ regulations preempt the college because the college is a state run institution though?

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EM87 wrote:
Michigander wrote:
I don't get it, but some how, for some reason, some folks think that it's a "gray area". Preemption prohibits local units of government from enacting rules or regs more restrictive on guns than state law.

Colleges, for the most part, are funded by tax dollars, and patrolled by regular cops. Some have the ability to enact ordinances with the weight of law. How in the hell anyone could think that preemption doesn't apply, I don't get it. But it's seen as a gray area, because the term "college" isn't used in preemption, and I don't believe any schools have been justly sued yet.

Since it is considered a gray area, it could apparently take a legal battle to defeat charges or fight an expulsion from a school.

I firmly believe that it is our place to go around to different colleges explaining the law, and explaining that their rules are out of line. It would seem that way anyway, since we're the nerve center of OCing, and that's the only way to carry in a classroom.

How do you suggest we make it legally clear that colleges/universities are included in preemption? I read about a bill that was proposed this/last year to take care of that, but it didn't go through. I feel like this is something that could be taken to a very high court if tested.
There is legislation being written as we write. The bill would include college/universities as local municipalities and place them under preemption. But it's not law yet.
 

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Until then, my sidearm will remain at home until I get home from school. I really don't like the idea of driving to and from school without being armed, but I guess its what has to happen if I wish to stay at Schoolcraft.

It kinda sucks that I can't even secure it in my car, in the parking lot when I go everyday.
 
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