There has been annual discussions as to why the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds are posted off limits to concealed carry permit holders, since TITLE 21 § 1277 UNLAWFUL CARRY IN CERTAIN PLACES reads-
UNLAWFUL CARRY IN CERTAIN PLACES
B. For purposes of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of subsection A of this section, the prohibited place does not include and specifically excludes the following property:
4 Any property designated by a city, town, county, or state, governmental authority as a park, recreational area, or fairgrounds;
Well, I contacted the Fair Grounds Administration and got a answer back explaining it. Here is the E-mail I received today.
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Good Afternoon. As you can see, your recent e-mail has been forwarded to me for a response. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, its a very busy time for us. We appreciate your inquiry. Please be advised that the Oklahoma State Fair Inc., is a private not for profit entity, not a government authority, which operates the premises and conducts the annual Oklahoma State Fair. OSFs policy of no weapons, as posted on the entry gates, applies during the annual Oklahoma State Fair when the gates are locked and entrance admission is charged and OSF has exclusive possession of the property. Our policies have been reviewed by our attorneys and are consistent with the Oklahoma statutes. Feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions or comments.
Take care.
J. Scott Munz
Vice President
Marketing & Public Relations
UNLAWFUL CARRY IN CERTAIN PLACES
B. For purposes of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of subsection A of this section, the prohibited place does not include and specifically excludes the following property:
4 Any property designated by a city, town, county, or state, governmental authority as a park, recreational area, or fairgrounds;
Well, I contacted the Fair Grounds Administration and got a answer back explaining it. Here is the E-mail I received today.
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Good Afternoon. As you can see, your recent e-mail has been forwarded to me for a response. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, its a very busy time for us. We appreciate your inquiry. Please be advised that the Oklahoma State Fair Inc., is a private not for profit entity, not a government authority, which operates the premises and conducts the annual Oklahoma State Fair. OSFs policy of no weapons, as posted on the entry gates, applies during the annual Oklahoma State Fair when the gates are locked and entrance admission is charged and OSF has exclusive possession of the property. Our policies have been reviewed by our attorneys and are consistent with the Oklahoma statutes. Feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions or comments.
Take care.
J. Scott Munz
Vice President
Marketing & Public Relations