Federal Land Carry Ban: The Army Corps of Engineers Dirty Secret

Imagine you’re camping by a lake, deep in the woods. Your tent is your home for the night. But under federal law, just having a gun inside for self-defense might be a crime. Welcome to the confusing world of firearm bans on Army Corps land.

🔴 Armed Attorneys Emily Taylor & Richard Hayes break down this surprising gun ban, its legal challenges, and what you can do about it.

📜 **What is the Army Corps Gun Ban?**
- **Title 36 § 327.13** bans the possession of firearms, ammunition, and other weapons on land managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
- **Exceptions** exist for law enforcement, hunting, authorized shooting ranges, or with written permission from the District Commander.
- **Penalties:** Fines up to $5,000 and six months in prison.

⚖️ **Legal Challenge: Morris v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers**
- Court applied **strict scrutiny**, finding the ban burdened a **core Second Amendment right**—self-defense in one’s tent.
- Case was **appealed to the Ninth Circuit** but later dismissed after the Corps agreed to **consider policy changes.**

📝 **Proposed Rule Change (COE-2018-0008)**
- The Corps proposed **aligning their policy with National Parks**, allowing lawful carry, but no updates have been made.

📢 **What Can You Do?**
- Stay informed about federal rule changes.
- Contact representatives and demand action.
- Support Second Amendment advocacy groups pushing for policy updates.

📌 **Links & Resources:**
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