I last attended the "Circle of Lights" back in the days where it was still referred to as lighting the "world's largest Christmas tree" (1990, I think).
I'm not a fan, and likely won't attend again, but I saw the information all over the news about items newly prohibited this year, including "weapons/firearms" (see the press release) and wondered whether "Downtown Indy, Inc." (or any other involved party) would actually be able to either restrict those lawfully carrying from entering the area, or use threat of "trespass" to cause those found to be carrying to leave as the event is being held on what is clearly public property.
They made mention of hardened barriers to prevent automobiles, but no specifics about any measures related to the firearms/weapons prohibition. I'm guessing it's a strong suggestion (i.e. a hope that the mere announcement of said prohibition will result in most folks leaving their firearms at home), but there's some gray for me due to a) the monument itself being state property, b) the surrounding area being city property (security by IMPD, per the release), and c) the event is being run by a private not for profit and the contractual relationship is unknown to me.
I'd be curious to get any insights any of our resident attorneys or LEO (especially IMPD ) would care to share.
I'm not a fan, and likely won't attend again, but I saw the information all over the news about items newly prohibited this year, including "weapons/firearms" (see the press release) and wondered whether "Downtown Indy, Inc." (or any other involved party) would actually be able to either restrict those lawfully carrying from entering the area, or use threat of "trespass" to cause those found to be carrying to leave as the event is being held on what is clearly public property.
They made mention of hardened barriers to prevent automobiles, but no specifics about any measures related to the firearms/weapons prohibition. I'm guessing it's a strong suggestion (i.e. a hope that the mere announcement of said prohibition will result in most folks leaving their firearms at home), but there's some gray for me due to a) the monument itself being state property, b) the surrounding area being city property (security by IMPD, per the release), and c) the event is being run by a private not for profit and the contractual relationship is unknown to me.
I'd be curious to get any insights any of our resident attorneys or LEO (especially IMPD ) would care to share.