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There are a couple cities around here that have ordinances that call for the posting of signs restricting concealed handguns in parks and such, BUT there is no ordinance that actually states that it is unlawful to carry in those places. Does this law in and of itself restrict carry?
There are a couple cities around here that have ordinances that call for the posting of signs restricting concealed handguns in parks and such, BUT there is no ordinance that actually states that it is unlawful to carry in those places. Does this law in and of itself restrict carry?
EDIT: Here's the link to this city's ordinances: http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=11832&sid=33ARTICLE XII. POSTING OF SIGNS PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED WEAPONS ON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
Sec. 2-79. Posting of signs required.
The city manager is hereby authorized and instructed to post conspicuous signage at appropriate locations on or within each park and each building or portion of a building owned, leased as lessee, operated, occupied, managed or controlled by the city, as well as the appurtenant premises to such buildings, indicating that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited therein.
(Ord. of 10-23-95(1), § 1)
Sec. 2-80. Location of signs.
Signs on buildings shall be visibly posted on the exterior of each entrance by which the general public can access the building. The city manager shall exercise discretion in determining the number and appropriate location of signs to be placed on or within appurtenant premises and parks.
(Ord. of 10-23-95(1), § 2)
Sec. 2-81. Municipal parking lots and driveways.
Signs posted by the city manager pursuant to this article shall not be construed to prohibit carrying a concealed handgun upon parking lots and driveways owned, leased as lessee, operated, occupied, managed or controlled by the city; however, this provision shall not modify any other law regarding carrying a concealed handgun.
(Ord. No. 99-02, § 1, 2-22-99)