LP Field?

[Buzz]

I've searched the web, the resources, and the forum here and cannot find an answer.

Does TCA 39-17-1311 prohibit carrying to a Titans game?

Thanks!

[BigPoppa]

Carrying is prohibited at LP (Last Place) Field.

It is both: a) a stadium and place where alcoholic beverages are sold for on premises consumption.

[Buzz]

Yep. Guess even without 39-17-1311, LP Field would still fail.

I was trying to get straight in my mind what kinds of locations would fall under the prohibition for locations that would fall unders 39-17-1311:

public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes

This seems like a broad definition.

Parks and playgrounds are out. I understand Civic Centers.

I don't quite understand what other locations would get covered here.

[Fallguy]

Yep. Guess even without 39-17-1311, LP Field would still fail.

I was trying to get straight in my mind what kinds of locations would fall under the prohibition for locations that would fall unders 39-17-1311:

This seems like a broad definition.

Parks and playgrounds are out. I understand Civic Centers.

I don't quite understand what other locations would get covered here.

I have always taken that to mean like maintenance buildings etc.... that may not be directly related to "recreation" but are on the grounds of public recreational place.

Also the way it is worded it seems a government could argue ANY place that is used for "recreation" is covered regardless of whether the place is called a park, civic center or playground.

Just another reason I would like to see 39-17-1311 repealed in its entirety.

[Oh Shoot]

....Just another reason I would like to see 39-17-1311 repealed in its entirety.

Not to mention that the prohibition is for "prohibited weapons" as defined in 39-17-1302, in which conventional firearms are not even mentioned.

- OS

[Guest RedDog]

Not to mention that the prohibition is for "prohibited weapons" as defined in 39-17-1302, in which conventional firearms are not even mentioned.

- OS

+1

the AG's opinion on the topic is so convoluted I don't see how it could hold up in court - not that I what to personally find out

[Guest RedDog]

Carrying is prohibited at LP (Last Place) Field.

It is both: a) a stadium and place where alcoholic beverages are sold for on premises consumption.

I can't see how being a stadium comes into play unless such stadium owned by the city, state or municipality

Yes, b would apply and prohibit (assuming a stadium IS a BUILDING)

[Fallguy]

I can't see how being a stadium comes into play unless such stadium owned by the city, state or municipality

Yes, b would apply and prohibit (assuming a stadium IS a BUILDING)

AFAIK LP Field is owned by either ther State of TN or the City of Nashville or maybe both.

[fizik]

AFAIK LP Field is owned by either ther State of TN or the City of Nashville or maybe both.

It certainly was paid for by taxpayer money, but its actual ownership may be up for dispute. I know there are private stakeholders involved, but I don't know that they own it in its entirety or even majority. Assuming they own a majority nad the government owns some, LP field might be considered a government building. AFAIK...

[molonlabetn]

They frisk you when you walk in, regardless of the reason...

(they don't do a very good job, I can attest to that)

[DavidD]

They frisk you when you walk in, regardless of the reason...

(they don't do a very good job, I can attest to that)

Me too. They have not once even felt in the small of my back where I carry. Not to mention how easy it would be to carry in a Kel Tec or LCP. That's the scary part. Think of what the criminals are sneaking in while all of us law abiding citizens are going un armed.......

[Guest abailey362]

I'm more worried about the players sometimes than the fans....hope no one makes it rain and then goes postal.

anyone remember the last boyscout?

[Guest 270win]

You probably cannot carry at the Titan's football stadium because it sells alcohol. The law states you cannot possess a firearm within the confines of a building that sells alcohol for consumption. Even though a stadium is generally open air, it is still a building. Autozone Park sells alcohol too, thus probably illegal to carry there too. I am not a fan of walking around downtown Memphis from my car to the baseball park without some sort of protection. Most places do not check very hard for weapons. You are risking a misdemeanor offense.

There is no law against carrying in a local or state owned building in TN. The 'park' law, in my opinion and many lawyers' opinions, only applies to prohibited weapons like machine guns and suppressors, not handguns.

The real twist is carrying in FedEx Forum to a pro basketball game or concert. The big reason why i will not carry there is because Univ of Memphis uses the forum for college basketball games. TN law generally makes it a felony with intent to go armed on grounds that a school uses. Misdemeanors can go away, felonies can often be forever and keep you from voting and owning guns.