Man detained after legally bringing gun to school considers lawsuit, loses job offer (video)(MI)

mlive.com ^ | 2 March, 2012 | Heidi Fenton

[marktwain]

"...if we want anyplace to be weapons-free, it’s a school.”

What possible reasons is there for that opinion, except to make sure that children are indoctrinated in the belief that carrying weapons is not socially acceptable?

The law banning weapons from schools are relatively recent.

[SF_Redux]

it must have just “ felt good “ arresting him dispite his RIGHT

[kevslisababy]

I live in Grand Rapids, and I APPLAUD this man. I also work in an engineering firm here, and would love to know which one did such a cowardly thing.

Another thing...I think we have seen how well those “gun-free schools” policy work.

[Steamburg]

This goes to show the inherent bias that is being “Rahmed” down the throat of Americans.
It’s clear that the authorities knew that he was within the law as they waited until he had voted before accosting him. Had they prevented him from voting the 1983 civil rights action would have been delicious.
This is just more libtard window dressing that they are using to fire up their base. Watch for a ballot referendum that is aimed at “ending the voting loophole”.

[jiggyboy]

Through a series of conflicting state laws and exceptions to laws

That is the problem, not "poor judgement".

[jiggyboy]

But he also lost a job he was to start soon at a West Michigan engineering firm. Looman signed an offer letter for the position before he went to vote Tuesday. The company reportedly retracted the offer Wednesday after hearing of the open-carry situation.

There's a textbook, open and shut case. Of course, police immunity from incompetence re "conflicting laws" leaves him out of luck.

[Right Wing Assault]

Nicholas Looman Nicholas Looman Nicholas Looman comments about legally carrying a pistol.

What an unusual name!

[Bronzy]

Indiana has no carry in these places:
What places are off-limits when carrying a concealed weapon in Indiana?
1. In or On School Property.
2. On a school bus
3. In or on property that is being used by a school for a school function
4. Private School(IC 20*9.1*1*3) & (IC 35*41*1*24.7)
5. Head Start (IC 35*41*1*24.7)
6. Preschool (IC 35-41-1-24.7)
7. IC 35*47*9* 1 Allows the carry of firearms by persons permitted to possess and who are transporting a person to or from school or a school function.
8. On an aircraft
9. Controlled access areas of an airport
10. During annual State Fair 80 IAC 4-4-4 (Must lock in vehicle)
11. Shipping port 130 IAC 4-1-8 (Controlled by Indiana Port Commission)
12. A riverboat Casino

[cripplecreek]

Related to the first ping.

[Jerrybob]

SUE THEIR BUTTS.

It will have great educational value for everyone involved and it is the only way that people are going to learn -- quit messing with gun owners!!!!!

The ability to KEEP and BEAR arms is a God-given right, protected by the US Constitution. Any law that infringes upon that right is ILLEGITIMATE!!!!!!!

Getting so sick of a) these namby-pamby people who are "afraid of guns..." and b) gun owners being bullied by people in power (police) who ought to know better!!!!

[Bigh4u2]

“School officials are required by a state School Safety Response Guide to contact local law enforcement whenever a person with a gun enters a school building. “

He needs to sue the State School Safety board as well.

If it’s not illegal to open carry in a school, why would school officials be REQUIRED to report someone with a gun?

[Bigh4u2]

I should have added:

This is ‘back door’ gun control.

And should be deemed illegal.

[Red in Blue PA]

Why is there “intent” in nearly every facet of the law except with regards to guns. This has got to change.

[Glennb51]

According to the article, he was not arrested, he was detained. Big difference.

[stormer]

In most circumstances it is illegal to carry in a school. How is the school to know if a guy who shows up is legally carrying or not?

[Jack Hydrazine]

“...if we want anyplace to be weapons-free, it’s a school.”

“What possible reasons is there for that opinion, except to make sure that children are indoctrinated in the belief that carrying weapons is not socially acceptable?”

So the criminals have the best chance at shooting as many students and teaching faculty as possible before the cops can make it there. Why else?

[stormer]

Yes - and apparently only to determine if he was legally carrying or not. As far as the job offer, are people here saying that a company cannot hire whoever they want?

[mountn man]

Nicholas Looman Nicholas Looman Nicholas Looman comments about legally carrying a pistol.

What an unusual name!

Just a little more unusual than Mary Hartman Mary Hartman.

Maybe he'll get his own tv show.

[mountn man]

In most circumstances it is illegal to carry in a school. How is the school to know if a guy who shows up is legally carrying or not?

Hello....

The school didn't just suddenly appear overnight, transported from some town in some other state. The school, like any other business, needs to make itself aware of any laws that affect it.

[stormer]

That doesn’t answer my question...