You're incorrect...it's a federal law, however a concealed carry permit does allow carry within school zones."No carry withing 1000' of school property" was repealed, I don't remember how long ago, but check it out.
The reasons for my inquiries was because I happened to accidentally walk into a satalite PO which was ajoined to a convenience store. My first reaction was "OH CRAP!, I just walked into a PO with my gun!"OK. Here's what Tony has to say:
"It is a consensus among able attorneys that it is lawful to carry CONCEALED in a U.S. Post Office if you have a lawfully-issued and lawfully-held carry permit issued by a duly-authorized government entity. Open carry in a U.S. Post Office would be in violation of federal law."
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If you're using Word 2007, you can simply save as PDF. If not, download and install PDF Redirect v 2.x from CNET.com.HOWEVER I don't know how to upload a copy for y'all to see.
CJ30-06 wrote:You're incorrect...it's a federal law, however a concealed carry permit does allow carry within school zones."No carry withing 1000' of school property" was repealed, I don't remember how long ago, but check it out.
18 USC 922(q)"School Zone" is defined in a previous section as being 1000' from the school property.
(2)(A) It shall be unlawful for any individual knowingly to possess a firearm that has moved in or that otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce at a place that the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is a school zone.
(B) Subparagraph (A) does not apply to the possession of a firearm -
(i) on private property not part of school grounds;
(ii) if the individual possessing the firearm is licensed to do so by the State in which the school zone is located or a political subdivision of the State, and the law of the State or political subdivision requires that, before an individual obtains such a license, the law enforcement authorities of the State or political subdivision verify that the individual is qualified under law to receive the license;
18 USC 921(a)http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode18/usc_sup_01_18_10_I_20_44.html
(25) The term “school zone” means— (A) in, or on the grounds of, a public, parochial or private school; or (B) within a distance of 1,000 feet from the grounds of a public, parochial or private school.
Awesome work!!
One question though...
"Citizens can legally carry concealed or openly on
private property unless the property owner does not
allow it."
So, if I am carrying in some random store without a permit and the owner asks me to cover up or leave then could I legally conceal? Or if I pull into the parking lot of Home Depot could I conceal in the parking lot and in the store?
(This is NOT criticism, I want to make sure I know the laws of CO when we come out there next month.)
I starting thinking the same thing...but then again, the very first paragraph says that in order to conceal you need a permit.After rereading I think the assumption was the carrier has a permit.
Maybe should read...
Citizens can legally carry openly or concealed(with a valid CHP) on private property unless the property owner does not
allow it.
Right?
Only if it is actually the case. Sounds like there is some confusion as to whether one may carry concealed on private property without a permit.kingfish wrote:I starting thinking the same thing...but then again, the very first paragraph says that in order to conceal you need a permit.After rereading I think the assumption was the carrier has a permit.
Maybe should read...
Citizens can legally carry openly or concealed(with a valid CHP) on private property unless the property owner does not
allow it.
Right?
Should I change the wording to be less ambiguous?