Freiheit417
Regular Member
Hello all,
I'm looking for options for defense in areas where firearms or "weapons" are prohibited. I hope this is still on-topic for OCDO, since CT has some areas that are prohibited specifically by statue or admin rule as far as firearms are concerned.
I haven't been able to locate any laws in CT pertaining to OC pepper spray for example.
Is it legal in:
- schools/school grounds
- municipal buildings posted "no firearms or weapons" - eg. town hall, police station (yes, my town is posted )
- state parks/forests/WMA's
- any other area posted "no firearms or weapons"
Also, is a knife with blade length under 4 inches legal in the aforementioned locations? Is a knife only a "dangerous weapon" or "deadly weapon" by statute if over 4" or if it meets other definitions under Sec. 53-206 and therefore prohibited by Sec. 53a-217b if on school grounds? The admin rules for state parks/forests also mention "weapons."
This all seems to hinge on the definition of "deadly weapon" or "dangerous weapon."
Admin: If this it OT, please forgive the intrusion. If CT law allowed me to carry a firearm anywhere for protection, there would be no discussion to be had.
I'm looking for options for defense in areas where firearms or "weapons" are prohibited. I hope this is still on-topic for OCDO, since CT has some areas that are prohibited specifically by statue or admin rule as far as firearms are concerned.
I haven't been able to locate any laws in CT pertaining to OC pepper spray for example.
Is it legal in:
- schools/school grounds
- municipal buildings posted "no firearms or weapons" - eg. town hall, police station (yes, my town is posted )
- state parks/forests/WMA's
- any other area posted "no firearms or weapons"
Also, is a knife with blade length under 4 inches legal in the aforementioned locations? Is a knife only a "dangerous weapon" or "deadly weapon" by statute if over 4" or if it meets other definitions under Sec. 53-206 and therefore prohibited by Sec. 53a-217b if on school grounds? The admin rules for state parks/forests also mention "weapons."
(a) A person is guilty of possession of a weapon on school grounds when, knowing that he is not
licensed or privileged to do so, he possesses a firearm or deadly weapon, as defined in section
53a-3, (1) in or on the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary
school or (2) at a school-sponsored activity as defined in subsection (h) of section 10-233a.
This all seems to hinge on the definition of "deadly weapon" or "dangerous weapon."
Admin: If this it OT, please forgive the intrusion. If CT law allowed me to carry a firearm anywhere for protection, there would be no discussion to be had.
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