What does your lease say? anything about the common areas? I agree the common area probably could not be defined as an area leased by you.
IANAL either.
IANAL either.
What does your lease say? anything about the common areas? I agree the common area probably could not be defined as an area leased by you.
IANAL either.
That's an excellent point, and should be one of the many used to defeat the anti CCW policies in this state. It is surely discrimination to state that only property owners or lease holders have the right to protect their lives.No example to give- no charges to reference. The laws in MD effectively prohibit handgun ownership if a individual does not have a "residence". How can a individual only possess a handgun legally if a) in their home/residence, or b) while unloaded in transport between home and range, business, or gun store/smith. If one has no home, they would not be perpetually going to a gun store or range and are always in a "common area". Obviously the obligatory school/gov building, etc would be an exception- but the laws effectively limit lawful handgun ownership to individuals who have a residence.
Once you walk out from your apt you are in public and immediately illegal. If anything else were true, you would be able to oc down the steps out into the street, past the tennis courts and to the lobby.
What does "oc down the steps" mean?
If I owned a single family home would it be illegal to carry when I walk to my mailbox located near the curb at the entrance to my driveway?
No, it's not illegal when you own your home.
OC down the steps means "Open carry into the hallway and out of the building" This whole thread is about living in apartment .
Once you leave your apartment carrying a pistol on your hip, you are breaking the law.
Walk anywhere you want on your own single family home on your property and enjoy Many do often.
What does "oc down the steps" mean?
If I owned a single family home would it be illegal to carry when I walk to my mailbox located near the curb at the entrance to my driveway?
Thanks. I might not have been clear in my original post. Maybe it doesn't make a difference but I should have specified concealed carry.
Make sure that said mailbox is in your property not public right of ways.. Note that most mailbox are not in the private property.
I think the answer to my question is "yes", but I'm not certain.
Without a CCW, can you legally carry a handgun in the lobby and/or on the grounds of your apartment complex?
That's an excellent point, and should be one of the many used to defeat the anti CCW policies in this state. It is surely discrimination to state that only property owners or lease holders have the right to protect their lives.
There was a case in Utah where a homeless guy living in a dumpster shot another homeless guy who was trying to ( move in ) on his ( home ) Due to the fact that others in the local homeless community spoke up and told the cops that was his ( home ) and all knew it, he was not even arrested, as the shooting was in defense of his ( home ). Imagine what Frosh would do as the DA with that case here in MD......
Does NOT have to be concealed if you have a permit. Its a Permit to carry a Firearm. Concealed is not mentioned except in a letter from MSP when you receive the permit staying that you may have problems if you wear the handgun in a way that causes concern to other citizens.
Yes I do. And no I don't but you stated specifically that it has to be concealed when it does not.Walk into a store oc'ing with your permit. Report back to us if it was worth it.
Do you have a permit? Do you oc?
Yes I do. And no I don't but you stated specifically that it has to be concealed when it does not.
How do private / gated communities and apartments affect things? I could see making the argument that a gated community is not "public".
Try reading my post again. Maybe you missed the second sentence where I said I do not oc. Slow down and think.