School zone map of NOLA?
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I didn't know it was law that there be a map available.
There is a bill that should be heard tomorrow that could change the whole foolish 1000' law to begin with for CHP holders.
See here:
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37729
There is a bill that should be heard tomorrow that could change the whole foolish 1000' law to begin with for CHP holders.
See here:
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37729
Nolacopusmc
*Banned*
Map Does Not Exist
I know there is a bill in progress, but in the meantime I can't walk from my house to run errands because there are 2 schools a few blocks away. I'd like to know where those boundaries are. In the text of the law banning concealed handguns 1000 ft from schools, it also states that parish with jurisdiction must make public an official document that contains a map of the firearm-free school zones.
I wonder if it was one of these maps that was presented at one of the committee hearings. I think Dan had one of Mandeville. I might call the clerk of court tomorrow. I'd like to see one of my area, too, if it's really available.
It was Covington, and I did the map myself.
These maps do not exist to the best of my knowledge. It may be possible to beat the charge due to the lack of these maps which are designed to provide notice to the public of where the zones are. However, in the only 2 cases that I saw on the subject the courts ruled that the lack of notice due to signage was not a defense. In these notice cases, the person was arrested for having a gun ON campus, not in the 1000' zone. Also, they did not involve CHP holders. Beyond that my research hasn't turned up anything. This is one of the reasons LSA requested Rep. Wooton and Sen. Martiny to sponsor bills to correct the situation.
These maps do not exist to the best of my knowledge. It may be possible to beat the charge due to the lack of these maps which are designed to provide notice to the public of where the zones are. However, in the only 2 cases that I saw on the subject the courts ruled that the lack of notice due to signage was not a defense. In these notice cases, the person was arrested for having a gun ON campus, not in the 1000' zone. Also, they did not involve CHP holders. Beyond that my research hasn't turned up anything. This is one of the reasons LSA requested Rep. Wooton and Sen. Martiny to sponsor bills to correct the situation.
SB 81 still on track
Senate Bill 81 (by Martiny) would correct the inconsistency in the gun free zone law. Currently, the statute exempts those holding "parish permits" but not those with a state-issued permit. The bill has passed both houses with very little opposition. The sticking point is a fairly technical distinction not related to the gun free zone exemption for permit holders. The bill is therefore in conference now. No reason to think that it won't get done this session.
Senate Bill 81 (by Martiny) would correct the inconsistency in the gun free zone law. Currently, the statute exempts those holding "parish permits" but not those with a state-issued permit. The bill has passed both houses with very little opposition. The sticking point is a fairly technical distinction not related to the gun free zone exemption for permit holders. The bill is therefore in conference now. No reason to think that it won't get done this session.
