Chap
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I stopped by the Greenville, MS Court house today. There were signs on the exterior doors stating "No Firearms or you will be arrested" or something to that affect. Once inside the main door about 10 feet down the hall there is a metal detector and an officer from the Sheriffs department. I asked him - if I wanted to carry my firearm to the court house ( But before passing the metal detectors ) where would the lock boxes be to store my lawfully carried firearm. He pointed at the lock boxes behind me just left of the door when you enter the courthouse building. the boxes are before you pass the metal detectors. He stated that the boxes are only for law enforcement officers ONLY.
I asked who is in charge of the boxes, he said he was. He then said he wasn't going to let anyone use them that wasn't a law enforcement officer. I asked who his supervisor was and what department controlled the security of the court house? He stated the Sheriffs department but he was in charge of the boxes. I thanked him and said I would be looking into what the law says about lock boxes and possibly contacting the Sheriffs department to inquire about using the lock boxes. He said if I wanted to carry my firearm just leave it in the vehicle. I told him I do that now but might like to use the lock boxes in the future.
Oh by the way the Officer followed me out of the building and watched me get on my motorcycle and ride away. I gave him a smile and a waive as I passed.
I would like to use the lock boxes in the future if it's allowed by law, does anyone know where I might find guidance in the MS Code. Or is it not allowed? I tried to use the search function on the MS Code website but am not having much luck.
I asked who is in charge of the boxes, he said he was. He then said he wasn't going to let anyone use them that wasn't a law enforcement officer. I asked who his supervisor was and what department controlled the security of the court house? He stated the Sheriffs department but he was in charge of the boxes. I thanked him and said I would be looking into what the law says about lock boxes and possibly contacting the Sheriffs department to inquire about using the lock boxes. He said if I wanted to carry my firearm just leave it in the vehicle. I told him I do that now but might like to use the lock boxes in the future.
Oh by the way the Officer followed me out of the building and watched me get on my motorcycle and ride away. I gave him a smile and a waive as I passed.
I would like to use the lock boxes in the future if it's allowed by law, does anyone know where I might find guidance in the MS Code. Or is it not allowed? I tried to use the search function on the MS Code website but am not having much luck.
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