This is my problem with this whole issue of 30.06 at gun shows which are held in government owned facilities (which is most of them). A 30.06 sign by statute has no legal force, yet there are armed police officers checking weapons at the door. Yes, concealed is concealed but if for whatever reason you're found to be carrying, most likely you're going to jail, and good luck fighting it in court. Like most of us, I certainly don't have the time and money to be the test case.JP171 wrote:the bold part is actually open to question as most facilities are owned by governmental agencies and such posting has no legal force, but there is no case law on it as we are all chicken to be test cases
If we think it's a good idea not to allow concealed carry at gun shows, then pass a law that makes this an exception for government owned buildings. If we want to split hairs over whether a CCW means its loaded or unloaded, have the promoter enforce a rule to that effect and let them fight it in court if challenged. But to just say "well, even though government buildings can't be validly posted 30.06, it's a good idea not to have loaded weapons at gun shows" is exactly the attitude that gun owners have been fighting from the anti-gun side for decades. Don't make up laws that aren't there, or bend laws that are to suit your fancy in a particular circumstance. Change it, or don't complain the next time an anti-gunner comes up with a "good idea" to circumvent an existing law.