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You will find websites that talk about each state and the laws surrounding carrying concealed, but some places may not get mentioned that you may have never thought were considered off limits to firearms. \u00a0Depending on the site you visit, they may forget to mention some of these locations. \u00a0I am not sure why these are missed, but I guess they may think that its common sense since these are federal laws or laws of a sovereign nation and we should know about them.\u00a0 But if you’re new to the world of concealed carry, you may not know all the laws pertaining to where you\u2019re unable to carry a firearm, even when you do have a permit to carry.<\/p>\n
While traveling around the US, there are many places we visit and never think twice if we can carry a firearm on the premises.\u00a0 Since there may be no signs to inform us (no firearms allowed), your state may say that such signs are not enforceable by law (which can be confusing) except for certain places like Federal and state grounds.\u00a0 I\u2019ll talk about a couple of places that I have visited and I am glad that I took the time to research them. Otherwise, it would have been considered a crime.<\/p>\n
I was visiting Lake Superior one year and there was a long concrete peer with a small lighthouse on the end of it.\u00a0 That was it, just a very long slab of cement with a rotating light on the end of it to warn ships of the danger of the rocks in the bay. \u00a0There were no signs about not carrying a firearm, but it was built by the USACE.\u00a0 Which at the time meant nothing to me, but it stands for the United States Army Corp of Engineers, which is a Federal agency under the Department of Defense.\u00a0 They build locks and dams, canals, flood control systems, design and construct military facilities (like for our armed forces), work with our eco system and much more.<\/p>\n
Did you know that its illegal to carry a firearm on the Army Corp of Engineers property?\u00a0 So that manmade peninsula in the middle of nowhere, with no staffing, but only an automated light system is off limits to firearms.\u00a0 It is Federal land.\u00a0 No joke.\u00a0 So if you\u2019re traveling and decide to visit a lock and dam, or any property owned by the USACE, you will have to lock up your firearm.\u00a0 The parking lot that you\u2019re parked in may not allow you to have firearms since it\u2019s Federal land.\u00a0 So be careful on what you do.<\/p>\n
I was also invited by a friend to a recreational center which had \u00a0a Native American name on it.\u00a0 What I didn\u2019t know was that it was on Tribal land.\u00a0 I verified by asking the receptionist at the facility if we were on Tribal property. There are no signs outlining where the property boundaries were or signs about firearms.\u00a0 You can easily mistake it for any other facility.\u00a0 So one side of the street was US territory and the other side of the street was Tribal territory. \u00a0Then about 1\/4 of a mile down the road was the casino, which is also on Tribal land.\u00a0 If you didn\u2019t know, you may not carry a firearm on American Indian grounds.\u00a0 Each state is different and each tribe have different laws.\u00a0 You may need to get permission from them first before you are allowed to carry on their property.<\/p>\n
You may also be driving on a road which is part of a reservation and you may also not be allowed to have firearm in your vehicle while traveling on that road owned by the Indian reservation.\u00a0 If you are new to the area, or just traveling through, make sure you know what the laws are.\u00a0 Sometimes its very hard to find the information online for these tribes.\u00a0 You may have to call them directly for information.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re law enforcement, you will also have to check with the Tribes to determine if you can carry or not.\u00a0 Some Tribes state that you have to be an on-duty officer and also have jurisdiction to be armed with a firearm.\u00a0 Some tribes are okay with having a firearm in a vehicle as long as it is unloaded and locked up.\u00a0 Some state that it has to be in the trunk.\u00a0 Others are okay with it elsewhere as long as its locked up and others are not.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s another that you may not have thought about, AMTRAK.\u00a0 You are not allowed to carry concealed on their trains.\u00a0 You are allowed to check your firearm, but you have to follow their rules, almost like the airlines.\u00a0 Now why do you suppose that you can carry on other trains, but not AMTRAK?\u00a0 AMTRAK was created by Congress (Rail Passenger Act) in 1970.\u00a0 They are also federally funded. \u00a0Amtrak was created by Congress in the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 and incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1971.<\/p>\n
Do you visit the post office to purchase stamps, check your PO Box, mail packages, or pick up your held mail? \u00a0The United States Postal Service is a government agency and if you\u2019re armed, you are on Federal grounds and this can quickly get you Federal time in prison. \u00a0People have been arrested even for moving their firearms to the trunk and locking them up in the parking lot. \u00a0In some cases, even walking on their sidewalk around the facility is considered Federal grounds. \u00a0If you are armed, you\u2019ll have to park away from the post office. \u00a0Even when they are in malls, it\u2019s still Federal\u2019s grounds when you enter the post office. \u00a0I could not find any information on the distance from the entrance (like a walkway in front of the entrance) if this is considered federal grounds or not. \u00a0So be aware if you are near or inside the post office, it is off limits to firearms.<\/p>\n
If you are unsure of the location you will be visiting, do your research ahead of time so you don\u2019t get into trouble.\u00a0 Carrying does become complicated when your dealing with State, County, Federal and a Sovereign Nation.\u00a0 We have so many governments and so many laws, it can easily become confusing. \u00a0If you want to be doubly sure, talk to your attorney.<\/p>\n
Be safe out there, be the responsible firearm owner and always follow the \u201cConcealed Carry Creed\u201d!!!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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Are you sure that the places you go, you’re able to carry concealed? \u00a0Some websites that provide information about the gun laws in your state may not cover everything.\u00a0 So when you’re unsure of a place that you\u2019ll be carrying concealed, you should do a little research before you visit to avoid any legal problems…
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