CCW, etc. on school grounds - Federal law question

[labgrade]

GlockGirl's question about CCW at college prompted my mind.

CO has specific provisions to allow CCW on school grounds w/valid CCW.

What's the scoop on Federal laws covering this?

Wasn't that 1000' zone thing thrown out awhile back? Or even if the state allows (I'm getting sick of being "allowed") does the Fed bit overrule?

 

[Zak Smith]

If you look at USC 922 (q)(2)(b)(iii), it specifically exempts an individual from the school zone restriction:

"if the individual possessing the firearm is licensed to do so by the State in which the school zone is local or a political subdivision of the State, and the law of the State of political subdivision requires that, before an individual obtains such a license, the law enforcement authorities of the State of political subdivision verify that the individual is qualified under law to receive the license."

In short, it looks to me that this condition is statisfied by the Colorado CCW because it's sanctioned by the State (CO), issued by a political subdivision (county), and they verify whether or not you can have one (background check).

-z (not a lawyer, etc..)