Which statute defines possession of weapons on school premises?

• A. Weapons on School Grounds
• B. Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
• C. Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• D. Places Weapons Prohibited

Answer: (D)

The important idea is that some statutes regulate where weapons can be possessed by listing prohibited places, and then offenses occur simply by having a weapon in one of those locations. School premises are one of those designated places, so a statute titled Places Weapons Prohibited defines possession on school property—the rule that makes it illegal to have a weapon there regardless of other factors. This approach is about location, not just how the weapon is carried or a general prohibition. Other statutes focus on whether possession is unlawful in a general sense, on concealment, or on carrying methods, rather than specifically defining possession on school grounds. So the statute that names “Places Weapons Prohibited” best captures the rule for possession on school premises.