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As a general reminder, an LTC is a product of state law and conveys
no additional rights pertaining to carrying to the LTC holder that
have been recognized under federal law. However, in certain
instances, the federal government recognizes these state rights on
certain federal property.
A. Federal buildings: firearms are prohibited
FIREARMS PROHIBITED IN FEDERAL FACILITIES
18 U.S.C. § 930(a)
Whoever knowingly possesses or causes to be present a
firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility (other
than a Federal court facility), or attempts to do so, shall be fined
under this title or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
Under this statute, a “federal facility” refers to any building or part
of a building that is owned or leased by the federal government and
is a place where federal employees are regularly present for the
purpose of performing their official duties. See 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)
(1). However, this statute does not apply to “the lawful performance
of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the United
States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof, who is authorized
by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection,
investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law,” nor does it
apply to federal officials or members of the Armed Forces who are
permitted to possess such a firearm by law, or the lawful carrying
of a firearm incident to hunting or “other lawful purposes.” See
18 U.S.C. § 930(d). This statute does not govern the possession
of a firearm in a federal court facility. Still, “whoever knowingly
possesses or causes to be present a firearm or other dangerous
weapon in a Federal court facility, or attempts to do so, shall be
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