National Carry AcademyPolice Contact Carry Inform Requirements
January 11, 2016
Individuals who are carrying firearms are not required to immediately inform police officer on contact.
§ 11-47-27. Standard of Proof Under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34
The possession of firearms contrary to the provisions under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34 is considered as unlawful possession, but the accused individual shall have the right to present facts and evidences to prove that such possession is lawful.
Note: The law mentioned above means that the authority has the right to arrest an individual who carries a firearm without a valid carry permit. The arrested individual has the right to defend himself and prove that his possession is legal.
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
January 11, 2016
Individuals who are carrying firearms are not required to immediately inform police officer on contact.
§ 11-47-27. Standard of Proof Under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34
The possession of firearms contrary to the provisions under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34 is considered as unlawful possession, but the accused individual shall have the right to present facts and evidences to prove that such possession is lawful.
Note: The law mentioned above means that the authority has the right to arrest an individual who carries a firearm without a valid carry permit. The arrested individual has the right to defend himself and prove that his possession is legal.