Tactical_Evo
Regular Member
I (and a couple of friends) attended a class at Center Sports in Columbia, and we were told this info regarding where we couldn't carry.
Not sure if Rich remembers but I thought sure he'd be getting arrested & the OCers getting headlines. But its just no big deal.
I (and a couple of friends) attended a class at Center Sports in Columbia, and we were told this info regarding where we couldn't carry.
The stuff about bars & PDs I think is just like concealed carry was. But theres no excuse anymore for instructors to not know. Not in my opinion anyway, I can understand some unconnected people not being up to date, but if your going to teach & talk about the laws you need to pay attention.
http://centersportsct.com/html/nra_pistol_course.html said:We offer the NRA Pistol Safety Course on Sundays. This class is needed to obtain a Connecticut Concealed Carry Permit.
Greetings,
I am receiving reports that students in your classes are taught a few points that are at issue with the laws of Connecticut and I am hoping to address them with you.
Issues:
1) Connecticut has a 'concealed carry permit'.
2) It is illegal to carry in a government building.
3) It is illegal to carry in a bar.
Corrections:
1) Connecticut is not a concealed carry state. Our laws have no concealment requirement and do not have language or definitions for concealment. Therefore, the choice of whether or not to conceal a firearm is purely a personal choice. There are lots of people (myself included) who have carried unconcealed all over Connecticut for years as a matter of routine. This is mentioned on your website as well: http://centersportsct.com/html/nra_pistol_course.html
You can learn more about our lack of concealment requirements here: http://ctcarry.com/Permits/Unconcealed
2) It is not necessarily illegal to carry in a 'government' building. It is against Federal law to carry on the property of a Federal building (perfect example being USPS). It is against state law to carry into any building where the legislature meets (Capitol, LOB), and if you are a state worker or contractor for the state, you may not carry on state owned property. There is also a DEP regulation against carry into state parks. Other state property is fine to carry in (DMVs for instance), and there are a lot of those places.
3) It is not at all illegal to carry into a bar (concealed or otherwise). The only law even close to this is carrying while intoxicated and it allows for a BAC of .10 which is higher than our DUI laws.
I hope you will consider working with us to get the correct information out there. We offer lots of resources to help both trainers and permit applicants/holders to get better educated on the laws in Connecticut, including our website: http://ctcarry.com
Most of the information above should be covered under 'Common Questions'. We can also offer free one on one support for any of your staff to help with any questions or issues that they may have.
Thank you,
Rich Burgess
President
Connecticut Carry, Inc
Ph: 203.208.9577
http://ctcarry.com
We have sent an email to them.
You know what else just ocurred to me after reading some other posts... I don't know if the laws have changed over the last 2-3 years, but we were told if you were carrying a firearm, your BAC couldn't be over .06%, not .10%.
Another possible situation that I suppose could come up while OC... What if you are in a department store or chain store and there is nothing in writing that says you can't carry a firearm. What if one of the regular employees or cashiers, or even a manager asks you to leave? Do you have to abide?
Yes. Of course. Any property owner that asks you to leave has that right. Failing to do so can result in legal trouble.
Rich, I understand that. I think you mis-read my question. Can a regular store associate or cashier ask me to leave? I'm sure this will never happen, just thinking of possibilities. Thanks.
your permit would be reinstated upon appeal with prejudice.
Rich,
Out of curiosity, did the people from Center Sports ever get back to your e-mail?
If at all possible maybe a open carry event/meet and greet could be arranged in Fairfield county. Not sure where everyone lives.
Nope.
It is time to send a letter.
The following letter was sent certified mail on 06/18/2012.
http://ctcarry.com/Document/Details/3d2b460c-46af-4b48-8af4-1d56ef6c5edb
To this date I have received no response from Center Sports.