Ok, am a wee bit confused... was going to start a new topic, but figured it may fit into this one... hope so.
So, as of July, AZ laws have changed no longer requiring CCW permits to carry in most places... yes, still can't in Gov't "buildings", or if private businesses state so, then you can't and you can't carry in other states (this is what I "think" is correct so far based on some research, please take all I say with grain of salt as I am not a Police Officer etc)...
So, as most of my hunting is at night... I "may" want to carry a weapon in a 1 or two of the dicier parks etc - whatever the reason, is moot....
Anyways, I call the Park number for a specific park here in Phoenix and the person says "I think you can carry"... ok, she then takes the extra steps to check it for sure... gets back on the phone and says "Yup, you can carry without a CCW in the park"... so, cool. I ask her about the sign that is posted that says no weapons without proper etc etc etc... she says, they just have not yet changed the sign. I can carry. Cool.
To double check, I call the PD... they tell me, nope. Can't without CCW, or at least he "thinks" you can't. Now, I am confuzzled.
I ask the PD feller, "soooooo, the answer would be "No"... do not carry in that park" and he replies basically, "all I can tell you is what I told you". Clear as mud. He "thinks" I can't? I tell him about my phone call to the parks folks... and he repeats "all I can tell you is what I told you". Gee, can I take a hint. Lol.
I then call park person back, explain to them what I got from the PD folks... and he says, I'll check and get back to you Monday, that someone has got to have the "definitive" answer.
So, figured I'd drop the question here for now... "anyone" know whether or not I can carry without a CCW in a Phoenix City Park? Remebering the new law that went into effect I thing in July. I even vaguely recall reading a news article that said you could. I just want to be 100% sure.
As a disclaimer, folks, regardless of what is said in here, I would strongly recommend you check with your true officials for your city and state. having said that... I have not had a whole lot of luck in that regard - yet.
but will of course continue to check with them until I am satisfied, one way or the other... but thought I would check and see what folks here knew or didn't know... again, all with a grain of salt.
Anyone know a better way for me to check? Tried parks folks, they checked with Rangers, and tried PD... what else????
Why this should be so confusing is beyond me though. Lol.
Thanks!