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Deltaboy wrote:No booze sales but they allow folks BYOB. After further research I believe my County DA office Doesn't know what they are talking about. So I will carry next time.

Deltaboy wrote:I asked because it is considered a concert venue when the band's are playing. They told me no carry so I don't cause I can't afford a court fight.

A concert in itself is not a prohibited venue. The only caveat might be if the concerts are free and they are selling enough alcohol to make the concert area a 51% location. Probably one of those times it's better to not ask.

Beiruty wrote:Sure, however a CHLer who was taught by good instructor would know that Governmental entity cannot ban CC in their building unless they post a 30.06 or it is a court, prison/jail, or secured area of police station. This is why reading that PDS booket, over and over again is good for you.
Our County building has a court and it is posted with a valid 30.06 on the sliding doors.

The 30.06 is only valid during the meeting of a government entity. It is not valid at other times. And the court building does not need a 30.06 to be off limits, but it helps to remind folks that the building may be CHLa non grata.

Abraham wrote:Is this one of those: You can beat the rap, but not the ride situations?

I think this is one of those no one is going to arrest you deals. Police officers should know the open area of Market Square is not an off-limit location. And as long as it is not legally off-limits, then cover it up and go about yoru business.

Deltaboy wrote:Market Square is owned by the County and is no carry area just like the courthouse per the County DA. But I had pepper spray,cane,and my Kershaw Drone Folder. The cops were there with in 30 seconds of contact.

The square cannot be off limits unless it meets statutory guidelines as an off-limit place. The courthouse would be off-limits as courts are stautorily restricted, but the square is an open location and I don't think meets guidelines to be prohibited unless I am missing something. A government entity can't restrict carry unless it meets one of the prohibited places. Being owned by the county doesn't count.

What 'regulations' prevented you from carrying there?