2016 Voting: Can You Bring Your Firearm To Your Local Polling Place? Here Are The States That Say No

By James England

This is a big election, folks. As concealed carriers and gun owners, we’re literally voting on our nation’s future with a prosperous Second Amendment intact. But, come November 8th, you may be forced to go into a place that specifically prohibits the carrying of a firearm — concealed or otherwise.

There are six states that have laws against carrying firearms into the polling station. They are Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.

Arizona — Not On Election Day

In Arizona, the Arizona Department of Public Safety specifically warns gun owners to not carry their firearms onto the premises of a polling place. Peace officers exempt.

California — Peace Officers NOT EXEMPT

The Election Code, Section 18544 specifically states that anyone in possession of a firearm — whether he be a peace officer or private citizen — may be charged with a crime if he does not have express written permission from whichever city or county officials are preciding over the election.

Florida — Not Permitted

Florida’s concealed carry permit does not give a person the right to carry into a polling place. This is laid out in “<a class="colorbox" href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0790/Sections/0790.06.html" …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation