Might want to look up the definition of "arena"...
Unlawful Carry #5: Any sports arena during a professional sporting event
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Might want to look up the definition of "arena"...
Legislators don't care if the property is privately or publicly owned unless they specify it.
The dictionary definition may not be the same as Oklahoma's legal definition.
Oklahoma does not have a specific legal definition for "arena".
Perhaps we need one, then.
Considering all the places where "arena" is used in Oklahoma law and the variety of facilities that could be effected, we probably don't want one.
If I remember correctly an "arena" is an indoor venue? Ah ... there:
What is the difference between an arena and a stadium?
Answer:
The two words may be used interchangeably. However, there are slight differences in meaning between the two and it mostly has to do with the type of event being presented. In the United States and elsewhere, a stadium refers to a large, usually outdoor structure consisting of a playing field or stage partially or completely enclosed by tiers of seats where spectators may sit and watch. Hence, a stadium is usually designed for outdoor sports such as association football (soccer), American football, cricket, baseball, and stock car racing. An arena, on the other hand, is usually designed for indoor sports such as basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, wrestling, and rodeo. Both a stadium and an arena are almost identical in design and construction except that a stadium is usually for outdoor sports and an arena is usually for indoor sports.
(although I do find it a bit humorous that "rodeo" is considered an "indoor sport")
What is the difference between an arena and a stadium?
Answer:
The two words may be used interchangeably. However, there are slight differences in meaning between the two and it mostly has to do with the type of event being presented. In the United States and elsewhere, a stadium refers to a large, usually outdoor structure consisting of a playing field or stage partially or completely enclosed by tiers of seats where spectators may sit and watch. Hence, a stadium is usually designed for outdoor sports such as association football (soccer), American football, cricket, baseball, and stock car racing. An arena, on the other hand, is usually designed for indoor sports such as basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, wrestling, and rodeo. Both a stadium and an arena are almost identical in design and construction except that a stadium is usually for outdoor sports and an arena is usually for indoor sports.
(although I do find it a bit humorous that "rodeo" is considered an "indoor sport")
An arena can be any location where spectators gather to watch an event.
That seems just a little broad - would include sidewalks and streets for a parade, etc.? Of course, there's no way to read the legislative mind and know what they actually intended. So until the definition is tested in court (has it been?) I suppose it's one of those things that's subject to the "what would a reasonable person think" standard?
Not advocating the OP go become the test case, BTW.
