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HuskerXDM:
my issue is that school are allowed to trump Federal law, even though they take both state and federal dollars... if I want to go to the only indoor range in Lincoln after work, it is against LPS policy for anyone to have a weapon in the car, even if it is locked (LPS handbook)... I drive to work, then have to drive home, and back to the range... just a nuisance, i know, but the range is almost as far from my house as physically possible.

I'm all for private entities being able to set their own rules, but I can be fired even while following Federal law because of a school policy.  Makes no sense to me.

Dan W:
Husker XDM, how does the exception for CHP holders effect you (assuming you have a CHP) as Nebraska law allows CHP holders to have secured handguns in their car on school property.

This rule  may not relieve you of an LPS edict as an employee, though, unless you park off campus.

HuskerXDM:
There is no exception for permit holders (yes I have a permit) in the school board policy, as I read it.  I will check again, however.  

LPS employee policy:
D. Possession of a Weapon by Employees (Policy 4800 and Policy Regulation 4800.1)
The district prohibits any employee from being in possession of a weapon at a school attendance facility, on school property, at a school-supervised activity, or at a school-sponsored function. Any employee found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
1. As used in this policy, the term "weapon" means an instrument or object used, or which may be used, as a means of attack, defense, or destruction, including, without limitation:
a. Any object which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other means;
b. The frame or receiver of any object described in the preceding example;
c. Any firearm muffler or silencer;
d. Any explosive, incendiary or gas (a) bomb, (b) grenade, (c) rocket, (d) missile, (e) mine, or similar device;
e. Any bludgeon, sandclub, metal knuckles, or throwing star;
f. Any knife other than as used for strictly instructional or personal care or eating purposes. A pocket knife with a blade of 2-1/2 inches or more is a prohibited weapon. Maintenance employees may possess a knife with a blade of 2-1/2 inches or more if such a knife is necessary as a tool for the employee?s work and if used in a manner for which it was designed. A switch-blade knife is prohibited regardless of size of the blade. A switch-blade knife is defined as a knife with a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of a knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;
g. Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun gun;
h. Any other object that is designed for or intended for use as a destructive or injurious device.
2. An employee may possess mace or other similar chemical agents in quantity and/or concentration typically designed for individual personal defensive purposes and it shall not be considered as possession of a weapon. Possession of larger quantities and/or concentrations of mace or other similar chemical agents than is typically designed for individual personal defensive purposes will be considered as possession of a weapon. Usage of mace or other similar chemical agents will be considered as usage of a weapon if the usage
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is found to be for non-defensive purposes. An employee who is negligent in their possession of mace or other similar chemical agents will be subject to disciplinary action.
3. An employee may possess an item which may be considered a weapon where such item is used for instructional purposes and the employee has received approval of the administration to possess the item, provided it is used in the manner approved and is maintained in such manner as the administration has directed.
4. As used in this policy, the phrase "possession of a weapon" includes, without limitation, a weapon in an employee's personal possession, as well as in an employee's motor vehicle, desk, locker, backpack, or purse.

NE Bull:

--- Quote from: NE Bull on December 11, 2010, 07:30:47 AM ---WOW it must be in the air!  :
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/news/local_montana/article_30256480-0282-11e0-ac8f-001cc4c03286.html

Montana Honor Student suspended for leaving unloaded rifle in trunk of car, even though SHE brought it to the principles attetion when it was announced that a dog check was being done in the parking lot.

--- End quote ---

http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_fac51a08-0739-11e0-aff2-001cc4c03286.html?mode=story

Seems like common sense prevailed in the Montana case. 
Any follow up on the Scotts Bluff case?

DanClrk51:

http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_fac51a08-0739-11e0-aff2-001cc4c03286.html?mode=story

Seems like common sense prevailed in the Montana case. 
Any follow up on the Scotts Bluff case?
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Well that is good to hear. Sadly, it doesn't solve our Nebraska case, especially since the legislature made it a felony to be in possession of a gun on school property whether its in a vehicle or not. We can only hope the authorities don't press charges.

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