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Charles,

Thanks for the clarification! I would certainly be more comfortable with my pistol unloaded, zipped, and holstered - with the mag in my pocket - than disassembled in my truck.

And, while I'm not sure whether the policeman has the right to give consent to my entry despite the sign, I think this goes back to whether the Brown is City Property at that point or not - whether the posting is even applicable.

Thanks again; things to mull over.

Regards,
Andrew

At the gun show Sunday, knowing the Geroge R. Brown is posted, I left my pistol in my truck - taking the slide stop with me to disable the firearm in case it got stolen. This is my normal procedure if I have to (or choose to) go someplace posted.

Police officers were zip-tying guns at the entrance. I asked one of them: suppose I had my carry pistol, holstered and unloaded. If you zip-tied it, would it be ok to carry? He answered "Yes" - and I thought ok, next time I unload and clear in the truck, and present it for zip-tying at the entrance.

Now, reading what Charles wrote a few posts above, it seems that carrying it - unloaded and zipped, but still holstered/concealed, would still be illegal. Since the 30.06 sign prohibits concealed carry, it does not matter if the pistol is unloaded and zipped. Is my understanding of this correct? Thanks in advance for any clarification... this Forum is indispensable!

Regards,
Andrew