Go or no go for a licensed CCW.
Kid is in the early childhood center, which is attached to the church.
The church and school are divided by the parking lot.
So if I entered and exited through the church without going onto the
Parking lot would this be ok ?
Wisconsin GFSZ is 1-12 not K-12 in case that matters in your situation. Someone cite it please, on my phone...sorry.
948.605 titled Gun-free school zones
948.605(b) "School" has the meaning given in s. 948.61 (1) (b).
948.61(1)(b) "School" means a public school, parochial or private school, or tribal school, as defined in s. 115.001 (15m), which provides an educational program for one or more grades between grades 1 and 12 and which is commonly known as an elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, or high school.
That sure sounds to me like the church would be considered "on school grounds".
I would say 100% no if they share the same street address.
If it's not...I'd say you've found a fairly unique situation and while I would lean (heavily) towards "no", I can't say so with confidence.
Already on it.
Thanks!
948.61(1)(b) "School" means a public school, parochial or private school, or tribal school, as defined in s. 115.001 (15m), which provides an educational program for one or more grades between grades 1 and 12 and which is commonly known as an elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, or high school.
18 U.S.C. §921(25) The term “school zone” means— (A) in, or on the grounds of, a public, parochial or private school; or (B) within a distance of 1,000 feet from the grounds of a public, parochial or private school. (26) The term “school” means a school which provides elementary or secondary education, as determined under State law.
I have no idea what the means in relation to the GFSZ, I just wanted to point that out.
(c) "School premises" means any school building, grounds, recreation area or athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated for school administration.
early childhood center sounds like a daycare not a school. My wife works at an early childhood center, and they posted their building, but I wouldnt think it falls under the school definition... or am I wrong?
948.61(3) (3) This section does not apply to any person who: ....
948.61(3)(e) (e) Drives a motor vehicle in which a dangerous weapon is located onto school premises for school-sanctioned purposes or for the purpose of delivering or picking up passengers or property. The weapon may not be removed from the vehicle or be used in any manner.
This should clarify the issue.
948.61 Dangerous weapons other than firearms on school premises.
(1) In this section:
(1)(a) "Dangerous weapon" has the meaning specified in s. 939.22 (10), except "dangerous weapon" does not include any firearm and does include any beebee or pellet-firing gun that expels a projectile through the force of air pressure or any starter pistol.
It is helpful for those who are not transporting firearms... 948.61 is the section for: