Case law regarding places off limits for CCW

[Pigeon]

Has any case law been established regarding places off limits for carrying?

Some of the language in the act seems vague to me. In particular, this subsection.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person in possession of a valid concealed handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, Section 1290.1 et seq. of this title, to carry any concealed handgun into any of the following places:


1. Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state, or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public;

I believe this language leaves alot to interpretation. What constitutes 'for the purpose of conducting business with the public'? Clearly, City Hall would be included. What about the restroom at the city park? A city-owned gym?

Other examples?

[J.P.]

To me it's rather unambiguous.
"Any structure" "business with public"
Yes this means structures at the park...if you have to pay a fee.
Example,mohawk park or the zoo.
Restroom or pavillion in a park you don't pay to enter would not apply.
That's how i see it.

[DrBaker]

I guess if you are doing your business in the restroom at the park, it is a no carry zone. If you just went in to wash your hands, it's okay to carry.





:smack: sorry, somebody had to say it.

[chvylvr350]

What about an office building that has a suite leased to a governmental office. Would you be good as long as you stayed out of their suite or is it off limits in the entire building?

[J.P.]

What about an office building that has a suite leased to a governmental office. Would you be good as long as you stayed out of their suite or is it off limits in the entire building?

1. Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state, or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public;

I would *think* it would mean just the particular office space,in the plain meaning of the law.

[Pigeon]

What about a goverment-owned museum that does not charge admission?

[J.P.]

Good question.
i would imagine that falls under 'business with public' but that is a good question.
maybe it's a little more ambiguous than i thought ;)

[green country shooter]

Based on the way terms like this are normally used in the law, I would say it probably means a place where government business is done, such as courthouses, town halls, and so on; in other words, government offices providing government services. If that is correct, then zoos and museums would not be included. I do not think an admission charge is of any importance - you don't have to pay to enter the courthouse.
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But it certainly can be read in several different ways.