Is it legal to carry a weapon in school zones?
Only in certain circumstances. RS 14:95.2 (the school zone carry statute) says that carrying a weapon in school zones is only legal for: (1) A federal, state, or local law enforcement officer in the performance of his official duties. (2) A school official or employee acting during the normal course of his employment or a student acting under the direction of such school official or employee. (3) Any person having the written permission of the principal. (4) The possession of a firearm occurring within one thousand feet of school property and entirely on private property, or entirely within a private residence, or in accordance with a concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to RS 40:1379.1. (5) Any constitutionally protected activity which cannot be regulated by the state, such as a firearm contained entirely within a motor vehicle. (6) Any student carrying a firearm to or from a class, in which he is duly enrolled, that requires the use of the firearm in the class. (7) A student enro
