Tony4310
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Curious, can I open carry in Mastodon state park? I know we can in state parks,but being in Jeffco. I am unaware of the law there regarding OC.
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I have communicated with The Park Police in Jefferson City.Just wanted to make sure.
<snip>.....however, it is a violation of state law to carry a weapon, either concealed or open carry, into any building owned or occupied by any agency of <...snip...> the state government (i.e., park office, visitor center, etc.)......<snip>
Just sent the email I have from them..... The State Parks I've visited since CCW became law have their buildings posted.
To enter the State Park or the Buildings?It still would be "a violation of state law" for a person with a valid CCW endorsement to enter them with a firearm.
To enter the State Park or the Buildings?
It still wouldn't be "a violation of state law" for a person with a valid CCW endorsement to enter them with a firearm.
Ok, I got it. Could be more direct, your talikg about the buildings and "asked to leave" or the LOEs are called, thus a "citation"?
No, I am not being indirect at all. The only statute that specifies an unlawful act for entering a state government owned building with a firearm is RSMO 571.030.1.(8). Persons with a valid CCW endorsement are specifically exempted from that provision in RSMO 571.030.4. So, as I mentioned above, the person who responded to you in the email was incorrect, it is NOT a "violation of state law" to carry a firearm into a state-owned building if you possess a valid CCW endorsement. It isn't even an infraction or an "offense" that could warrant a "citation".
Can they post the buildings in State park "No firearms"? That may actually be a complicated question, or not?
In light of the above then do you carry into the State Capitol building when you are in Jefferson City? And if not why not?
It would depend on why I was there. If I was going just to take "the tour", then I'd probably carry. If I was going to testify at a hearing on a gun-related issue, then I probably wouldn't as a chance discovery of the weapon might be detrimental to issue ever seeing the light of day. Discretion is the better part of valor.
I'm a bit surprised you'd even carry in the Capitol!
Have you ever heard the old saying "talk is cheap"?
I'm a bit surprised you'd even carry in the Capitol!