rebel-patriot
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Anyone that has been following what I have been doing via email with the DEP has probably already figured out how the DEP will respond. If you haven't been following along give a read through this thread.
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum17/31310-1.html
Well today I got what appears to be the DEP's position. As follows:
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Mr.xxxxx:
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you regarding the firearm question you submitted concerning the open display of same within the State Parks. I have been in contact with the Division of Law Enforcement’s Senior Counsel, Tracey Hartman, and now provide his response:
The open display of a firearm within a state park is prohibited. Rule 62D-2.014, FloridaAdministrative Code, states in part "No person shall use or openly display in any state park weapons such as firearms of any type . . ." Section 790.25(3)(h), Florida Statutes, which states"A person engaged in fishing, camping, or lawful hunting or going to or returning from a fishing, camping, or lawful hunting expedition;"is inapplicable.
The members of the Park Police will continue to abide by the above statement in order to enforce the law regarding the open display of firearms within a State Park. I sincerely hope this information assists you in making any recreational plans. If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to call or contact me utilizing the listed contact information.
Sincerely,
Stewart F. Romack, Esq.
Captain - Special Operations
Commander - State Environmental Response Team
Commander - Reserve Officer Program
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Law Enforcement
Bureau of Park Police
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Now, I find this response unacceptable given the explanation above. I will be pursuing other options to get this specific issue addressed.
Of those options,I shall respond and post my response to this email and hopefully further engage the DEP on this issue. I will also be preparing a letter and sending this to every representative in the legislature as well as seeking legal advise. My only real question is, who is with me on this?
Rebel
American by birth, Southern by choice
Anyone that has been following what I have been doing via email with the DEP has probably already figured out how the DEP will respond. If you haven't been following along give a read through this thread.
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum17/31310-1.html
Well today I got what appears to be the DEP's position. As follows:
=======================================================
Mr.xxxxx:
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you regarding the firearm question you submitted concerning the open display of same within the State Parks. I have been in contact with the Division of Law Enforcement’s Senior Counsel, Tracey Hartman, and now provide his response:
The open display of a firearm within a state park is prohibited. Rule 62D-2.014, FloridaAdministrative Code, states in part "No person shall use or openly display in any state park weapons such as firearms of any type . . ." Section 790.25(3)(h), Florida Statutes, which states"A person engaged in fishing, camping, or lawful hunting or going to or returning from a fishing, camping, or lawful hunting expedition;"is inapplicable.
The members of the Park Police will continue to abide by the above statement in order to enforce the law regarding the open display of firearms within a State Park. I sincerely hope this information assists you in making any recreational plans. If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to call or contact me utilizing the listed contact information.
Sincerely,
Stewart F. Romack, Esq.
Captain - Special Operations
Commander - State Environmental Response Team
Commander - Reserve Officer Program
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Law Enforcement
Bureau of Park Police
=========================================================================
Now, I find this response unacceptable given the explanation above. I will be pursuing other options to get this specific issue addressed.
Of those options,I shall respond and post my response to this email and hopefully further engage the DEP on this issue. I will also be preparing a letter and sending this to every representative in the legislature as well as seeking legal advise. My only real question is, who is with me on this?
Rebel
American by birth, Southern by choice