I agree, we need to do our research on these things. As I read your post about the ACoE issue, I thought I remembered reading that there was legal carry in State Parks, State/National Forests, WMA's in Kentucky.
So, I researched it and it is legal to carry in State Parks, State/National Forests, WMA's in Kentucky.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/kentucky.pdf
Go to the top of page 5 and you'll find it listed there.
Now, all we need to do is ascertain the "border line" between the ACoE area and the safe carry area.
I sent an email to the ACoE last night and this is the response I was given. Pay particular attention to the fact that property may be owned by the ACoE and leased out to the state, which would still get it a "state park" title. He was nice enough to provide some links to determine who controls what and a contact number if there is any confusion. This isn't to say that he may have provided inaccurate information, but best to err on the side of caution unless such can be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Mr. Miller,
Thank you for the inquiry concerning firearms on Corps of Engineers lands and
waters.
The Federal Rules and Regulations governing the public use of water resources
development projects administered by the Chief of Engineers applies to both
lands and waters at those projects. Regardless of who is managing a
particular area of Corps property/waters, these rules still apply. For
example, there is a State Park administered by Kentucky State Parks at Green
River Lake. Although this area is leased to the state and State Park rules
apply, it is still Corps of Engineers property. Federal rules and
regulations still apply to these lands and waters leased to the state.
Title 36, Part 327.13, addresses explosives, firearms, other weapons and
fireworks on Corps lands and waters:
a) The possession of loaded firearms, ammunition, loaded projectile firing
devices, bows and arrows, crossbows, or other weapons is prohibited unless:
1) In the possession of a Federal, state or local law enforcement
officer;
2) Being used for hunting or fishing as permitted under Sec. 327.8,
with devices being unloaded when transporting to, from or between hunting and
fishing sites;
3) Being used at authorized shooting ranges; or
4) Written permission has been received from the District Commander.
b) Possession of explosives or explosive devices of any kind, including
fireworks or other pyrotechnics, is prohibited unless written permission has
been received from the District Commander.
All Title 36 Rules and Regulations, Part 327, are available at
http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/opto/article.asp?id=77 for your viewing.
You can find all Corps of Engineers project, both lakes and locks, by
visiting
http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/ and click on the "Visitors" tab at
the top. From there, you can click on the Kentucky to see where all of the
Corps projects are located within the state.
We strive to provide a safe experience at our facilities by having Park
Ranger patrols, additional law enforcement patrols and through use of the
CorpsWatch program.
Feel free to contact me directly if you have additional questions or need
clarification.
Thank you,
Keith
Keith C. Chasteen
Natural Resources Specialist
OP-TO
Louisville District
US Army Corps of Engineers
502-315-6724