N00blet45 wrote:
There is actually a thread about the courthouse thing.
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum25/9736.html
The part of the Kentucky code quoted in that thread is related to concealed deadly weapons. However, even that makes it clear that the statute banning concealed deadly weapons in a courthouse only applies to "Any courthouse, solely occupied by the Court of Justice courtroom, or court proceeding;". Meaning that if the courthouse building has a DMV office that you could legally carry into the DMV area. I'm sure the police would stop you but I'm sure you could take them to court and a judge would be more than happy to educate them on the law.
You missed the point, and you are giving bad advice.
He asked about OC, not CC.
KRS 237.110(2) says that municipalities CAN PROHIBIT THE OC OFA WEAPON.
If the sign/sticker on the front door uses this specific KRS (again, KRS 237.110(2)), then weapons are prohibited in the building, or section of the building it is posted on.
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE CAREFULLY!!!!!
ALSO, READ THE BELOW CAREFULLY, ESPECIALLY SECTION (2)!!!
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[font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"]237.115 Construction of KRS 237.110 -- Prohibition by local government units of carrying concealed deadly weapons in governmental buildings -- Restriction on criminal penalties.
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(1) Except as provided in KRS 527.020, nothing contained in KRS 237.110 shall be construed to limit, restrict, or prohibit in any manner the right of a college, university, or any postsecondary education facility, including technical schools and community colleges, to control the possession of deadly weapons on any property owned or controlled by them or the right of a unit of state, city, county, urban-county, or charter county government to prohibit the
carrying of concealed deadly weapons by licensees in that portion of a building actually owned, leased, or occupied by that unit of government.
(2) Except as provided in KRS 527.020, the legislative body of a state, city, county, or urban-county government may, by statute, administrative regulation, or ordinance, prohibit or limit the
carrying of concealed deadly weapons by licensees in that portion of a building owned, leased, or controlled by that unit of government. That portion of a building in which the
carrying of concealed deadly weapons is prohibited or limited shall be clearly identified by signs posted at the entrance to the restricted area. The statute or ordinance shall exempt any building used for public housing by private persons, highway rest areas, firing ranges, and private dwellings owned, leased, or controlled by that unit of government from any restriction on the carrying or possession of deadly weapons. The statute, administrative regulation, or ordinance shall not specify any criminal penalty for its violation but may specify that persons violating the statute or ordinance may be denied entrance to the building, ordered to leave the building, and if employees of the unit of government, be subject to employee disciplinary measures for violation of the provisions of the statute or ordinance. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to be a violation of KRS 65.870 if the requirements of this section are followed. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any other unit of government.
(3) Unless otherwise specifically provided by the Kentucky Revised Statutes or applicable federal law, no criminal penalty shall attach to carrying a concealed firearm or other deadly weapon with a permit at any location at which an unconcealed firearm or other deadly weapon may be constitutionally carried.
Effective: March 31, 2005
History: Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 16, effective March 31, 2005. -- Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 119, sec. 5, effective October 1, 1996.