Open carry in FL State/national Parks ?

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Seminole7

Discussion Starter · May 21, 2009

I just read about the Law allowing carry in National Parks and it seems that the law is specifically speaking about concealed carry for CCW holders. This is not a Concealed Carry Question but seems like a good place to ask.

From what I read on the FL State laws on "lawful use" I (as an Army Reservist) would be legal to Open carry a Pistol or Rifle say if I wanted to do some serious rucking and Land Nav practice in a National or even State Park correct?

(3) LAWFUL USES.--The provisions of ss. 790.053 and 790.06 do not apply in the following instances, and, despite such sections, it is lawful for the following persons to own, possess, and lawfully use firearms and other weapons, ammunition, and supplies for lawful purposes:

(a) Members of the Militia, National Guard, Florida State Defense Force, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, organized reserves, and other armed forces of the state and of the United States, when on duty, when training or preparing themselves for military duty, or while subject to recall or mobilization;

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Tennessee

· #8 · May 22, 2009 (Edited)

brownie said:
(a) Members of the Militia, National Guard, Florida State Defense Force, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, organized reserves, and other armed forces of the state and of the United States, when on duty, when training or preparing themselves for military duty, or while subject to recall or mobilization;

I believe it applies at the unit/squad or higher level. Individuals not training in an official capacity with their unit and out on their own for whatever reason may not be considered exempt.

Brownie

I'm not a lawyer, pretty much just playing "sea lawyer" and enjoying the debate. But it says, "Members of........or while subject to recall." I am technically not retired from the Navy for another year, give or take. I am actually "on retainer" and as such subject to recall. Doubt they will want this old fart with an outdated, non-technical skill. But they could if they wanted to. Back when they brought back the battleships, no body knew anything about the 16" guns. Lots volunteered to come back for one last shot (no pun intended) but pretty sure they had recall some within that retainer period. Could a good lawyer

make that case (subject to recall), especially for an infantry or specfor type ("or preparing themselves")?

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Tennessee

· #10 · May 22, 2009

I agree Brownie! Like I said, I'm playing sea lawyer not lawyer's client.

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