since9
Campaign Veteran
After the Virginia Tech massacre, I would have thought more people would have pulled their heads out of their nether regions and realized the only "security threat" is one which strips (infringes upon) honest, law-abiding Americans of their right to keep and bear arms:
I called them directly, spoke to a "Megan," and specifically asked if they meant to limit concealed carry to "vendor" or if they conferred it to everyone. She stated that they do not restrict concealed carry at the fairgrounds. Given this conflict, I called the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, who confirmed that CC was fine.
I'll provide an update after I return.
ETA: While there, I asked the sheriff's deputy on station about the rules, and he said CC was fine, but he didn't know about OC. I chose not to push the issue, as the last thing I want to see is them react with a "No Firearms" sign next year.
Products/Practices Not Allowed
Laser lights, silly string, shocking devices, and drug paraphernalia will not be allowed on the Fairgrounds.
No weapons of any kind are allowed on the fairgrounds at any time unless the vendor has a current concealed weapon permit.
Due to security risk, the sale of the following items will not be allowed: swords, hunting knives, pocket knives, firearms or items resembling firearms, noisemakers, fireworks and smoke bombs. No tobacco products can be sold or distributed on the Fairgrounds.
Merchandise referring to alcohol or drug abuse, violence or that are sexually explicit or suggestive in nature are not permitted to be sold.
Source (page 21)
Laser lights, silly string, shocking devices, and drug paraphernalia will not be allowed on the Fairgrounds.
No weapons of any kind are allowed on the fairgrounds at any time unless the vendor has a current concealed weapon permit.
Due to security risk, the sale of the following items will not be allowed: swords, hunting knives, pocket knives, firearms or items resembling firearms, noisemakers, fireworks and smoke bombs. No tobacco products can be sold or distributed on the Fairgrounds.
Merchandise referring to alcohol or drug abuse, violence or that are sexually explicit or suggestive in nature are not permitted to be sold.
Source (page 21)
I called them directly, spoke to a "Megan," and specifically asked if they meant to limit concealed carry to "vendor" or if they conferred it to everyone. She stated that they do not restrict concealed carry at the fairgrounds. Given this conflict, I called the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, who confirmed that CC was fine.
I'll provide an update after I return.
ETA: While there, I asked the sheriff's deputy on station about the rules, and he said CC was fine, but he didn't know about OC. I chose not to push the issue, as the last thing I want to see is them react with a "No Firearms" sign next year.
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