unrequited
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I'm out doing work right by the Mexican border probably 30 mins out of Tuscon and since I'll be out there for 6 weeks, I'm considering flying my firearm out with me. This is the first time I'm going to be doing this, so obviously I'll have to read up on all the TSA stuff very carefully before I do it.
Once I get there, I plan on carrying. I have my VA concealed permit so I'm already covered, but I'm just wondering what the atmosphere is like out there.
I've noticed on the handgunlaw.us pdf ( http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USOffLimitsA-M.pdf ) the places listed as offlimits are:
The first two concern me because here in VA we have an open carry only in places that serve alcohol and it's not always clear which places those are (places such as Chipotle which serve beer but are at-the-counter fast-food type places). Also, signs carry no legal weight as far as I know and a verbal request would be the first such warning of tresspass.
What are the criminal reprecussions for carrying concealed/openly unknowingly into an establishment which served alcohol and/or a place where there are posted signs (such that I may have missed seeing the sign). Immediate arrest? Surrender of my firearm?
Also, are there any other suggestions or currently relevant events that would help make my 6-week stay a better one concerning 2A stuff? Thanks for all the help, and I can't wait to get out there... even if it's for work.
I'm out doing work right by the Mexican border probably 30 mins out of Tuscon and since I'll be out there for 6 weeks, I'm considering flying my firearm out with me. This is the first time I'm going to be doing this, so obviously I'll have to read up on all the TSA stuff very carefully before I do it.
Once I get there, I plan on carrying. I have my VA concealed permit so I'm already covered, but I'm just wondering what the atmosphere is like out there.
I've noticed on the handgunlaw.us pdf ( http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USOffLimitsA-M.pdf ) the places listed as offlimits are:
· Any establishment licensed to serve alcohol for onpremises consumption (e.g., a bar or restaurant, but not a liquor store or supermarket that sells alcoholic beverages in sealed containers).
· Any establishment or event open to the public where the operator makes a reasonable request for you to give them custody or remove the weapon from the premises. A sign would qualify for such request. By law, cities and counties are required to offer onsite storage if they ban weapons but not all are in compliance.
· The grounds of any public school, other than the parking lot. In order to be legal in the parking lot the weapon must be unloaded, and, if left in an unattended vehicle, such vehicle must be locked and the weapon out of sight.
· State universities and community colleges. Communitycollege parking lots are treated like those of public schools.
· Commercial nuclear or hydroelectric generating stations.
· Polling places on Election Day.
· Correctional facilities (this includes the parking lot of such facilities).
· Game refuges (except during an authorized hunt).
· You can take a firearm onto school property if you follow the procedure below.
The first two concern me because here in VA we have an open carry only in places that serve alcohol and it's not always clear which places those are (places such as Chipotle which serve beer but are at-the-counter fast-food type places). Also, signs carry no legal weight as far as I know and a verbal request would be the first such warning of tresspass.
What are the criminal reprecussions for carrying concealed/openly unknowingly into an establishment which served alcohol and/or a place where there are posted signs (such that I may have missed seeing the sign). Immediate arrest? Surrender of my firearm?
Also, are there any other suggestions or currently relevant events that would help make my 6-week stay a better one concerning 2A stuff? Thanks for all the help, and I can't wait to get out there... even if it's for work.