I need your help and thoughts on this. I'm not as well versed as a lot of you on State Gun Laws
St. George has an ordinance stating "No weapons allowed in City Parks" I want to get this ordinance repealed, or rather in compliance with state Law. I would also like to bring up the topic of open carry while on public/city property and bring up the recent New Mexico case when it comes to cops stopping, questioning, detaining etc. with no other reason but that the person is open carrying a firearm.
I have been told by both a Washington County Sheriffs deputy and SGPD officer that they would stop you if you open carry.
I am going to address the St. George City Council/Mayor this Wednesday, Sept 30 @ 5:00pm. And I will have about 3-5 minutes to address my (our) concerns. the Police chief or a rep from the PD will be in a
The City Park Ordinance can be found here. (city code 7-3-1: RULES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: {K}
http://sterling.webiness.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=399
St. George has an ordinance stating "No weapons allowed in City Parks" I want to get this ordinance repealed, or rather in compliance with state Law. I would also like to bring up the topic of open carry while on public/city property and bring up the recent New Mexico case when it comes to cops stopping, questioning, detaining etc. with no other reason but that the person is open carrying a firearm.
I have been told by both a Washington County Sheriffs deputy and SGPD officer that they would stop you if you open carry.
I am going to address the St. George City Council/Mayor this Wednesday, Sept 30 @ 5:00pm. And I will have about 3-5 minutes to address my (our) concerns. the Police chief or a rep from the PD will be in a
The City Park Ordinance can be found here. (city code 7-3-1: RULES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: {K}
http://sterling.webiness.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=399
*And how the crap are you supposed to slice a watermelon with a 3" knife at the family picnic??