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 10.16.09
METRO RULES "CLARIFIED" |
Those
of you who live in the Portland area know that the three counties
near Portland (Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington) share an
odd "regional" government called "Metro."
Many are not really sure what Metro does or why it's needed
but that has not made it go away.
Among other functions "Metro" is responsible for various
parks and facilities such as the Portland Zoo.
Many of these locations have signs posted saying that no firearms
are allowed and there are no exceptions. The
zoo rules allow no one to have a firearm there.
Of course, Metro has no authority to create any restrictions
on persons with concealed handgun licenses.
Some time ago we contacted Metro to inquire where they believed
they got the authority to impose these rules. As you would
expect, rapid responses are not part of big government.
We did hear from Metro's CEO and he did agree that there may
be a conflict with state law.
In September we made a public records request from Metro asking
for all rules and restrictions dealing with firearms at facilities
and locations they control. While we still have not received
those we have received a copy of an
executive order dealing with firearms and license holders that
clearly contradicts their stated policies.
While we believe that Metro is reexamining all of its firearms
restrictions, until they have corrected the many unlawful rules
at locations they control, we want you to have a copy of their
executive order which clearly
states that license holders are NOT subject to their restrictions.
It is our expectation that Metro will be revising the rules
and signage at their facilities, but until then, know that if
you are a CHL holder, the restrictions do not, and cannot, apply
to you.
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