Here’s something else to consider. The federal Gun-Free School Zones Act does not recognize an out-of-state permit even if the state that you’re in does.
And school zones are everywhere.
From Wikipedia:
Although the federal GFSZA does provide an exception for an individual licensed to carry a firearm, this exception only applies in the state that physically issued the permit.
Nearly all 50 states have provisions to issue concealed carry permits to citizens. Most of these states also enter into reciprocity agreements with other states where each state agrees to recognize the other’s concealed carry permits.
Because the Federal GFSZA requires the permit be issued by the state which the school zone is in, it is difficult for a permit holder to travel outside their state of issuance to a reciprocating state without violating the Federal GFSZA.
The Gun Free School Zone Act is being challenged in court cases in Texas and Montana. (Fifth Circuit and Ninth Circuit)
We have traveled in other states when all of a sudden we realize we are in a school zone. One must make certain all traffic rules are strictly adhered to or do a uturn and get out.
But I must add, gun free school zones do work, and work well. There has not been a gun related death at a school in decades. /s/
GFSZA...a Bush 1 gift.