Question to LEOs or internet law experts

[RustedBeef]

One of my jobs is technically, I think, at OSU and I had a question about the legality of carrying while on the job. I work in the fraternity/sorority houses, so I'm not sure if my workplace is within the official school boundaries. Would it be stupid of me to call the police department and ask them if I would be hauled off to prison if I were to have a gun on me? Overheard some of the kids talking about this today and it got me thinking about it, too.

 

[Annie]

If it's a grey area I would leave it a grey area. The adage it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission comes to mind, but that's just me. Somebody smarter and wiser will be along shortly, I'm sure.

 

[DavidMcmillan]

they'll think so anyway...

 

[Dave70968]

It may depend upon the house; some are owned outright by the fraternity as a corporate entity, some are owned by the school (note: general practice; I don't know the specifics at OSU). As dlmcm observes, though, you'll almost certainly get the opportunity to contemplate it from inside a cell while they sort out the details. Also note that most houses with which I'm familiar have their own prohibitions.

 

[SMS]

It should be fairly easy to determine if the workplace is on the campus.

 

[RustedBeef]

It should be fairly easy to determine if the workplace is on the campus.

Explain


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[MacFromOK]

As dlmcm observes, though, you'll almost certainly get the opportunity to contemplate it from inside a cell while they sort out the details.

If you are attacked and don't have a weapon, you may get an opportunity to contemplate it from inside a morgue while they sort out the details.

Just a thought.

 

[bigred1]

Have one of the frat brothers try it and then you'll know for sure.

 

[SMS]

Explain

The campus has a legal boundary. If you’re in it then you have your answer right?

I’m on my phone so I can’t look it up, but you should be able to find a campus map online...

 

[Uncle TK]

Do Not Forget the Federal 1,000 Foot Rule
http://concealednation.org/2015/11/the-legality-of-carrying-within-1000-feet-of-a-school-zone/