Aaron1124
Regular Member
I contacted Maple Valley PD and the City Council last week regarding the former statement on their website, which states that firearms were not allowed in the park (the statement has now been removed)
and I received an email from Chief Bennett from Maple Valley PD
"Aaron-
We received your e-mail and are aware you will be practicing open carry, as is your legal right. There are multiple families and small children in the park for this 4th of July event. Though I am sure you will be carrying per law, it may cause alarm for some citizens or children. To that end, I have informed all of my officers of your e-mail and your intent, and they are all aware of the open carry law.
Regards,
Michelle Bennett
Chief of Police: City of Maple Valley"
So it sounds to me the officers are all aware of the Open Carry laws, but to me, it sounds like she was just informing me that some parents may be alarmed.
and I received an email from Chief Bennett from Maple Valley PD
"Aaron-
We received your e-mail and are aware you will be practicing open carry, as is your legal right. There are multiple families and small children in the park for this 4th of July event. Though I am sure you will be carrying per law, it may cause alarm for some citizens or children. To that end, I have informed all of my officers of your e-mail and your intent, and they are all aware of the open carry law.
Regards,
Michelle Bennett
Chief of Police: City of Maple Valley"
So it sounds to me the officers are all aware of the Open Carry laws, but to me, it sounds like she was just informing me that some parents may be alarmed.