When I was getting my Markmanship merit badge in the early sixties in Texas, I carried my 22 on the bus, since the scout troop met after school. They made me turn my bullets over to the bus driver when I got on the bus, however. And she always made me do it, even though she was my mom.
My Brother used to carry his .22 Rifle to High School because he was in the Shooting Club. They had a Range in the basement of the Gym. Long Island, New York in the 50’s.
Imagine what the idiot woman who wrote the ridiculous story would think if she knew how many Guns the Palins have in their House. Then again, she would freak out if there was only one gun in their house, or the entire Town of Wasila for that matter.