Lake Monroe carry

[02roadster]

Was having a conversation with a friend in reference to carrying a weapon while camping or boating on Lake Monroe, and of course the legalities involved in doing such where the highlight. I explained to him my understanding is you cannot carry a weapon on Lake Monroe PERIOD unless you are a LEO. However, you can carry in most all areas of IDNR parks and National Parks as of 2010. Lake Monroe is a property of The Army Corps of Engineers, and therefore it is unlawful to carry just as it is in a US Post Office. Am I all "wet" on this or not. Input appreciated.

 

[SteveM4A1]

You are correct.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/242586-corps-engineers-property-off-limits.html

 

[02roadster]

You are correct.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/242586-corps-engineers-property-off-limits.html

Thanks a bunch! I looked (almost) everywhere for this info.

 

[nra4ever]

Wow I had no idea. Been carrying there for years and will continue to do so.

 

[Slider]

Wow I had no idea. Been carrying there for years and will continue to do so.

^^^^^ You should read this......https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...222830-army_corp_of_engineers_properties.html

 

[nra4ever]

The lesson to learn from that thread is not to write the letter.

 

[GunnerDan]

18 U.S. Code § 930 - Possession of firearms and dangerous weapons in Federal facilities

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d), whoever knowingly possesses or causes to be present a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility (other than a Federal court facility), or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

(d) Subsection (a) shall not apply to—

(3) the lawful carrying of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a Federal facility incident to hunting or other lawful purposes.

Gunner

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

The thing is- ACoE reservoirs aren't necessarily "facilities".

And "other lawful purposes" is also the sticky wicket in and for post offices.

-J-

 

[GunnerDan]

The thing is- ACoE reservoirs aren't necessarily "facilities".

And "other lawful purposes" is also the sticky wicket in and for post offices.

-J-

We have a discussion going on right now about Post Office carry, and some think the post office is a federal facility and others do not. Who knows, all they want to do is make everyone a criminal.

Gunner

 

[TAT7]

IDK but check this out.....Judge Strikes Down Gun Ban on Army Corps of Engineers' Land | The Truth About Guns

 

[88GT]

IDK but check this out.....Judge Strikes Down Gun Ban on Army Corps of Engineers' Land | The Truth About Guns

Now that is interesting news. But I won't hold my breath. It's in the 9th Circus, which means if it makes it that far up the ladder, it will revert back to the no-carry status quo. The 9th has a storied history of ludicrous and anti-freedom decisions.

 

[TAT7]

Now that is interesting news. But I won't hold my breath. It's in the 9th Circus, which means if it makes it that far up the ladder, it will revert back to the no-carry status quo. The 9th has a storied history of ludicrous and anti-freedom decisions.

We can hope for the best though, so some people don't have to keep breaking the law

 

[bwframe]

We can hope for the best though, so some people don't have to keep breaking the law

Only the OCers are affected.

 

[KW730]

Now that is interesting news. But I won't hold my breath. It's in the 9th Circus, which means if it makes it that far up the ladder, it will revert back to the no-carry status quo. The 9th has a storied history of ludicrous and anti-freedom decisions.

I imagine it will be at leas a few years before it's argued, so at least we have a few years to carry on ACoE properties.

 

[SteveM4A1]

I imagine it will be at leas a few years before it's argued, so at least we have a few years to carry on ACoE properties.

So this injunction makes it legal for us to? I would think the feds would say, "hey, these dams are sensitive places." I fish ACoE properties a lot and would love to be allowed to carry while doing so.

Lawyers what say ye?

 

[addictedhealer]

I didn't know this, seems ridiculous. So we can legally carry in the woods just can't get in or on the water with the carry gun?

 

[SteveM4A1]

I didn't know this, seems ridiculous. So we can legally carry in the woods just can't get in or on the water with the carry gun?

Yes. Just as, from my understanding, I can't carry on the Ohio River (while locking through). But whatever.

BTW, if the woods are owned by ACoE, then no-no.

Page 10 I believe

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/usa.pdf

 

[funeralweb]

Only the OCers are affected.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I didn't know this, seems ridiculous. So we can legally carry in the woods just can't get in or on the water with the carry gun?

Yes. Just as, from my understanding, I can't carry on the Ohio River (while locking through). But whatever.

BTW, if the woods are owned by ACoE, then no-no.

Page 10 I believe

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/usa.pdf

It all depends on who owns the "woods". ACoE will typically own up to a certain elevation surrounding the reservoir - kind of like a highest-of-the-high flood stage. In low-lying areas, this can be a lot of real estate between private property and ACoE zones.

In steep terrain - it may be a relatively thin strip.

 

[GunnerDan]

I could care less... carry deep concealed if you wanna carry. My 2 cents.

Gunner