Marine_from_Heaven
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At about 9:15 January 27 2010.
.... her and i continued to argue, so we pulled in to a parking lot right off campus like we usually do so i could lock my gun in the trunk and we could talk, after a few minutes tempers got flared so i got out of the car and slammed the door, seconds after i opened the door and apologized, this drew the attention of the 4 windham police officers that were investigating a brake in at the building where we were parked ...
I tried that angle with a letter to DPS asking for clarification. They said having a valid permit doesn't mean your licensed. And you'll notice that at one time the law stated you were exempt from the felony if you had a valid permit to carry. That language was removed from the law...Sec. 53a-217b. Possession of a weapon on school grounds: Class D felony. (a) A person is guilty of possession of a weapon on school grounds when, knowing that such person is not licensed or privileged to do so,
On carrying openly:The reference to the word "licensed" in subsection (a) of 53a-217b does not refer to the possession of a valid Connecticut State Permit to Carry. A history search of the statute revealed that language in subsection(b) of 53a-217b specifically allowing the carrying of handguns on school grounds by valid permit holders was removed from the statute in 1998. This, in effect brought 53a-217b into alignment with section 29-28, and thus requires persons wishing to possess weapons on school grounds to obtain permission from the board of education or authorized school officials.
Paraphrasing for brevity: If someone is alarmed and police are called, you could be arrested, confiscate your gun, and your permit could be revoked. BPFE has authority to revoke permits and hear revocation appeals.Section 29-28, subsection (b) allows the issuance of a permit, provided such issuing authority finds that "the applicant intends to make no use of any pistol or revolver which such applicant mayh be permitted to carry under such permit other than a lawful use and that such person is a suitable person to receive such permit." ... "Lawful use" and "suitability" place responsibility on the permit hold to use mature judgment, which dictates that every effort should be made to make sure that no gun is exposed to view or carried in any manner that could tend to alarm people who see it.
Well there you go. There's no law against carrying in a bar or carrying openly, but do so at your own risk. I do wonder, however, who's "mature judgement" qualifies. I happen to think I'm mature enough to carrying into a bar, or to carry openly.[m]ature judgment also dictates that no handgun be carried on the person (even if concealed) unless the carrying of the handgun at the time and place involved is prudent and proper in the circumstances. Titles 29,53, and 53a of the Connecticut General Statutes contain statutes which require the carry and usage of firearms in a prudent and responsible manner as to not cause public alarm or danger. Some examples include Breach of Peace, Reckless Endangerment, and Threatening. The carrying of a handgun into a bar or other place where alcohol is being consumed is considered inappropriate for the circumstances.
atrule,This is a VERY GOOD TIME to WATCH THIS 40 minute VIDEO!!
It is done by a lawyer explaining your absolute right to say nothing to the police, and why that is the best wisdom to follow. It is followed up by a policeman telling it from his perspective. He explains that people in society want to be helpful to police, and many have a feeling of showing some sort of guilt if you don't talk. This fellow explains that all of that is wrong thinking.
Watch and listen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc&feature=player_embedded