Cited for carrying in a city park?

[actaeon277]

This has gotten out of hand. Read the park directors comments....

Council amends law to allow firearms in parks, pending final approval | WANE

There's a poll

Do you feel unsafe in a park with guns

No 68.95% (302 votes)

Yes 31.05% (136 votes)

 

[KittySlayer]

There's a poll

Do you feel unsafe in a park with guns

No 68.95% (302 votes)

Yes 31.05% (136 votes)

Only the actual poll is poorly worded. I know my opinion but had to reread the question before answering.

"Do you feel less safe with legally licensed guns carried in city parks?"

 

[Ericpwp]

No.

 

[voidsherpa]

Only the actual poll is poorly worded. I know my opinion but had to reread the question before answering.

"Do you feel less safe with legally licensed guns carried in city parks?"

Thought the exact same, makes you wonder if it's intentional.

 

[T-DOGG]

There's a poll

Do you feel unsafe in a park with guns

No 68.95% (302 votes)

Yes 31.05% (136 votes)

Updated just now:

No 70.12% (399 votes)

Yes 29.88% (170 votes)

 

[wtburnette]

This has gotten out of hand. Read the park directors comments....

Council amends law to allow firearms in parks, pending final approval | WANE

I was disappointed to find that state parks pull this crap as well. The wife and I were visiting Turkey Run State Park on Saturday and picked up one of the brochures to figure out what trails to hike on. One section had the park rules and number 2 was that firearms were prohibited. Talked to a park ranger and he stated that all parks were that way and even the rangers weren't allowed to carry. Checked handgunlaw.us to verify and of course it's perfectly legal to carry in the park, so the wife and I both CC'd with no problem.

 

[eldirector]

I was disappointed to find that state parks pull this crap as well. The wife and I were visiting Turkey Run State Park on Saturday and picked up one of the brochures to figure out what trails to hike on. One section had the park rules and number 2 was that firearms were prohibited. Talked to a park ranger and he stated that all parks were that way and even the rangers weren't allowed to carry. Checked handgunlaw.us to verify and of course it's perfectly legal to carry in the park, so the wife and I both CC'd with no problem.

They need to print updated flyers. The DNR has been pro-carry for several years now.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/turkey_run_trail.pdf
See the second bullet under "Rules"

The only State Parks that are "off limits" are those that are actually Army Corp of Engineers properties or those that are really Museum and Historic Sites (who follow their own rules, not the DNR's).

 

[wtburnette]

They need to print updated flyers. The DNR has been pro-carry for several years now.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/turkey_run_trail.pdf
See the second bullet under "Rules"

The only State Parks that are "off limits" are those that are actually Army Corp of Engineers properties or those that are really Museum and Historic Sites (who follow their own rules, not the DNR's).

Nice, thanks for that

 

[Tactically Fat]

I was disappointed to find that state parks pull this crap as well. The wife and I were visiting Turkey Run State Park on Saturday and picked up one of the brochures to figure out what trails to hike on. One section had the park rules and number 2 was that firearms were prohibited. Talked to a park ranger and he stated that all parks were that way and even the rangers weren't allowed to carry. Checked handgunlaw.us to verify and of course it's perfectly legal to carry in the park, so the wife and I both CC'd with no problem.

The "rangers" at the State Parks cannot carry because it's a term of their employment - not due to any law/rule.

 

[wtburnette]

The "rangers" at the State Parks cannot carry because it's a term of their employment - not due to any law/rule.

Yep, I get that. Didn't want to argue with the guy as it was clear he was talking out of his rear...

Thanks for the info though

 

[2A_Tom]

OC event at Turkey Run, anyone.

 

[foszoe]

OC event at Turkey Run, anyone.

These get talked about a lot but I haven't seen one get off the ground. I would participate with all the usual qualifiers.

 

[2A_Tom]

None of us will get off our a***s long enough to actually do anything. Maybe if we hire Shannie Watts to organize us.

Actually If It requires any walking at all, I'm OUT.

 

[Compatriot G]

I was disappointed to find that state parks pull this crap as well. The wife and I were visiting Turkey Run State Park on Saturday and picked up one of the brochures to figure out what trails to hike on. One section had the park rules and number 2 was that firearms were prohibited. Talked to a park ranger and he stated that all parks were that way and even the rangers weren't allowed to carry. Checked handgunlaw.us to verify and of course it's perfectly legal to carry in the park, so the wife and I both CC'd with no problem.

I was at Turkey Run about a month ago. I started out concealed. However, after getting on the wrong trail and getting stuck in green humid hell, it was open carry all the way back to the parking lot. Nobody said anything, although I know several people noticed I was armed.

 

[actaeon277]

Updated just now:

No 70.12% (399 votes)

Yes 29.88% (170 votes)

 

[Rebel Jack]

I also saw that on the news last night.. open carry event anyone.??. wonder if there could be a big payday for someone like a similar event at the Evansville zoo a few years back..?? And per the news it sounds like the city knows the ordinance has been made void by state law but still chooses to write citations.. genius...

I've come across this before. The hope is that you're ignorant to state law. After all, who knows the law better than the Gooberment? Its just additional revenue for the city coffers and if you call them out on it, they just go "Whoops!
My bad," and drop the ticket. Otherwise, they get money and you leave your gun at home. Win-win for them.

Best thing for folks to do is educate themselves. Stay current on rulings and laws, and exercise your rights.