farkles
Regular Member
It seems like there are slightly different nuances to each of these questions, and not sure if this one has been batted around yet.
All I recall from NC gen statutes deals with "parades" etc
"§ 14‑277.2. Weapons at parades, etc., prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person participating in, affiliated with, or present as a spectator at any parade, funeral procession, picket line, or demonstration upon any private health care facility or upon any public place owned or under the control of the State or any of its political subdivisions to willfully or intentionally possess or have immediate access to any dangerous weapon. Violation of this subsection shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor. "
Can we carry either open or concealed to a "festival"? The only other thing I can think of they might toss around (if the police want to nail you) is "establishment where alcohol is sold and consumed" depending on the festival. I highly doubt the entire festival could be considered "AN" establishment since the alcohol would likely be sold by various vendors. I would assume that likely only the area where you can purchase the alcohol and designated seating for patrons could be construed as such "establishment" for these purposes.
FYI there are festivals near UNCG (not ON UNCG property) and downtown Greensboro and High Point that I might like to attend OCing to have higher probability of getting the word out and handing out brochures when approached.
Other thoughts?
All I recall from NC gen statutes deals with "parades" etc
"§ 14‑277.2. Weapons at parades, etc., prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person participating in, affiliated with, or present as a spectator at any parade, funeral procession, picket line, or demonstration upon any private health care facility or upon any public place owned or under the control of the State or any of its political subdivisions to willfully or intentionally possess or have immediate access to any dangerous weapon. Violation of this subsection shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor. "
Can we carry either open or concealed to a "festival"? The only other thing I can think of they might toss around (if the police want to nail you) is "establishment where alcohol is sold and consumed" depending on the festival. I highly doubt the entire festival could be considered "AN" establishment since the alcohol would likely be sold by various vendors. I would assume that likely only the area where you can purchase the alcohol and designated seating for patrons could be construed as such "establishment" for these purposes.
FYI there are festivals near UNCG (not ON UNCG property) and downtown Greensboro and High Point that I might like to attend OCing to have higher probability of getting the word out and handing out brochures when approached.
Other thoughts?