sumyungguy
Regular Member
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I'm a new member here but have carried open and concealed previously depending upon whether I'm hunting or camping or whatever.
My question regards open carry on private property that is covered by my Homeowners' Association.
Can I open carry if I own a home on the property? It seems that if I own a home on the property it is MY property and being private I should be able to. I have not yet broached the question as I know it would scare some of the other owners. I'm keeping it to myself for now. Trying to be smart about it.
They have no published rules regarding firearms and no signage. Nobody has attempted open carry here but recently a kid was caught with a airsoft rifle and they are up in arms about it. They want to write in a rule that outright bans firearms and bb guns,etc. A blanket ban.
I wrote to one board member already explaining that he should be careful in banning anything yet because of legal issues and the 2nd Amendment. I'm going to follow up but I am trying to be very careful in my approach, my attitude and my behavior.
We have been having a very difficult time with trespassers using the pool and lake areas so I've often thought about open carry while trying to get these people out of here just as a measure of authority / visual intimidation.
So far I have not needed to because I'm 6'4" and 250 LBS. Nobody has laid a hand on me but I wonder when some jerk may try to take me on. I have a spine problem so I'm not a spring chicken any more.
Anyone aware of laws regarding commonly held property?
Thanks in advance and keep up the good work. I'll try to attend the next meet here in San Diego.
Greg
I'm a new member here but have carried open and concealed previously depending upon whether I'm hunting or camping or whatever.
My question regards open carry on private property that is covered by my Homeowners' Association.
Can I open carry if I own a home on the property? It seems that if I own a home on the property it is MY property and being private I should be able to. I have not yet broached the question as I know it would scare some of the other owners. I'm keeping it to myself for now. Trying to be smart about it.
They have no published rules regarding firearms and no signage. Nobody has attempted open carry here but recently a kid was caught with a airsoft rifle and they are up in arms about it. They want to write in a rule that outright bans firearms and bb guns,etc. A blanket ban.
I wrote to one board member already explaining that he should be careful in banning anything yet because of legal issues and the 2nd Amendment. I'm going to follow up but I am trying to be very careful in my approach, my attitude and my behavior.
We have been having a very difficult time with trespassers using the pool and lake areas so I've often thought about open carry while trying to get these people out of here just as a measure of authority / visual intimidation.
So far I have not needed to because I'm 6'4" and 250 LBS. Nobody has laid a hand on me but I wonder when some jerk may try to take me on. I have a spine problem so I'm not a spring chicken any more.
Anyone aware of laws regarding commonly held property?
Thanks in advance and keep up the good work. I'll try to attend the next meet here in San Diego.
Greg