Wayne County Fair = Gun free zone?

**Wilderness 1864** · August 3rd, 2021, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by Sandcut

The Fair has been posted against carry for at least the last few years, to my knowledge. I can't say how long before that.

And...it is not a 6120 preemption violation, as the County government doesn't own the fairgrounds. The Wayne County Cooperative Agricultural Society owns the property. WCCAS is a private, non-profit organization and has the right to set restrictions on their property. It's likely a condition of their insurance carrier. But, maybe not. I know a lot of farmers who aren't pro-carry.

This is unlike the GDS Fair, later in the month, that is held on school property and is subject to the restrictions that accompany school grounds. They even post the gates against carrying pocket knives (although you can buy them from vendors inside the gate not 100' from the prohibiting sign).

I read that in a brouchure a few years ago and decided not to attend. Have not checked since but am not surprised to learn that is still shows up. Not going to Court to contest it. So, I just don't go. I tend to avoid "Criminal Empowerment Zones".

**Sandcut** · August 3rd, 2021, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by 57springer

The "knife " part make no sense

None of it makes any sense.

About the only legitimate reason that I can see for prohibiting lawful carry at these events is to prevent dummies who Mexican carry (can I call it that anymore?), in their waistband with no holster, from losing their sidearm while spinning in the Tilt-a-Whirl or the Salt -n- Pepper Shaker. But, that does nothing for those of us with positive retention.

**Morski** · August 3rd, 2021, 08:09 PM

Totally agree. It was a curious situation to me which why I posted about it. Positive retention is a must.

**Will3212** · August 4th, 2021, 08:14 AM

Do they wand? Are there metal detectors?

**R.A.D.** · August 4th, 2021, 08:29 AM

i forgot my reading glasses

**PAMedic=F|A=** · August 6th, 2021, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Sandcut

The Fair has been posted against carry for at least the last few years, to my knowledge. I can't say how long before that.

And...it is not a 6120 preemption violation, as the County government doesn't own the fairgrounds. The Wayne County Cooperative Agricultural Society owns the property. WCCAS is a private, non-profit organization and has the right to set restrictions on their property. It's likely a condition of their insurance carrier. But, maybe not. I know a lot of farmers who aren't pro-carry.

This is unlike the GDS Fair, later in the month, that is held on school property and is subject to the restrictions that accompany school grounds. They even post the gates against carrying pocket knives (although you can buy them from vendors inside the gate not 100' from the prohibiting sign).

And to be clear, assuming you have a LTCF, there is no restrictions on carry on school grounds.

Of firearms, or pocketknives.

A pocketknife without a LTCF is still up in the air.