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Ares45 · February 6, 2006, 01:03 PM

Can't speak for your state but I posed the same question to my CCW instructor/retired LEO. He responded that the public gathering clause was intended for things like the local Fun Fourth (July 4th) block party or any public assembly, rally, protest, or otherwise ORGANIZED assembly. He also added that a good qualifier was the orgainzation of a group that gathered for a SINGLE goal or purpose. FWIW, the mall is completly legal here. I make it a habit of avoiding the local mall like the plague but if I find myself in the parking lot I'll be foraging for an additional spare mag, OC spray and a BUG, and hopefully a team mate to cover my six.

February 6, 2006, 01:03 PM	#6
Ares45 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2005 Posts: 211	Can't speak for your state but I posed the same question to my CCW instructor/retired LEO. He responded that the public gathering clause was intended for things like the local Fun Fourth (July 4th) block party or any public assembly, rally, protest, or otherwise ORGANIZED assembly. He also added that a good qualifier was the orgainzation of a group that gathered for a SINGLE goal or purpose. FWIW, the mall is completly legal here. I make it a habit of avoiding the local mall like the plague but if I find myself in the parking lot I'll be foraging for an additional spare mag, OC spray and a BUG, and hopefully a team mate to cover my six.