Carrying at Indiana DNR properties

[Indy_Guy_77]

What if the gun is not in their water but in my boat? Oh wait, that is a property rights issue. Not unlike having a gun in a locked vehicle at work. Interesting how that come to called "bring a gun to work". In some states a car or a boat is an extension of your home or in others words your property. That is not the case in Indiana. I think ACoE is still off limits in those other states. So, long intro to a simple question.

Is it actually against federal law to carry at a ACoE reservoir? Is this just an administrative rule. Why is ACoE different then a national park?

Yes, it is actually against the law. It's akin to carrying on a military installation.

Just like on a military installation, even if you have it in your own "personal property", IE - vehicle, it's still against the law.

I'm sure that it all has to do with the ARMY Corps of Engineers as opposed to another entity.

-J-

 

[VERT]

Yes, it is actually against the law. It's akin to carrying on a military installation.

Just like on a military installation, even if you have it in your own "personal property", IE - vehicle, it's still against the law.

I'm sure that it all has to do with the ARMY Corps of Engineers as opposed to another entity.

-J-

That was my thoughts as well. But I wanted to pose the question to spur the topic on so to speak. My understanding is that international ports of entry are also off limits. And yes Indiana has some of those on the Ohio river. Maybe even on the Great Lakes.

In regards to military installations. If only the Fort Hood shooter had followed the laws that whole tragedy could have been averted.

 

[indytechnerd]

A similar discussion arose last spring. I contacted the DNR to get the scoop. Here's the relevant thread from back then with my posts and the DNR responses....

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry_issues_and_self_defense/90339-is_it_legal_or_not-3.html

 

[eldirector]

I remember a discussion on this a while back. Here is what I have been able to find:

List of ACoE Lakes in Indiana:
Corps Lakes Gateway: Indiana

To find detailed info on ACoE Lakes in Indiana:
Corps Lakes Gateway: Indiana

Once you have selected a lake, there is a link to a project map (example: http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/bvl/article.asp?id=192 for Brookville Lake)

The map shows 2 very important pieces of information:
- The project boundary (Property owned by the ACoE)
- The operations area (also owned by the ACoE)

Violation of ACoE regulations is a Federal Misdemeanor and Section 3401 of Title 18 US Code. $5K fine (max) and 6 months (max). LEO are exempt, as are hunters (in hunting areas), use at a shooting range, and with written permission from the District Commander (good luck with that).

I also found a more complete map of AcoE Projects here, but with less info available on each project:
Project Locations - Interactive Map

Personally, I think we get all 10,000+ INGO members to contact the District Commander in Louisville and ask for written permission.

 

[INGunGuy]

So again, it is perfectly fine for a off duty LEO to be able to protect himself and his family, but a regular citizen is unable to protect him/herself. What a bunch of horsecrap...

INGunGuy

 

[Cam]

And just remember, we are REQUIRED to know EVERY PART of that code, and if we dont, it doesnt matter, we are a criminal...

Makes me sick...

INGunGuy

Good point! I think a lot of us forget that.