Just got off the phone with Colorado springs pd, its a little worrying i suppose. i talked to a very nice operator there, going to leave her name out, but the question i posed was "what are your statutes and polices on open carrying of a firearm in a city park" and she first told me that As long as its clearly visible it should be fine, but then went on to say that Springs had a statute that prohibited carry in any park thats when i interrupted her and added if there posted, she quickly corrected me and said that any city could prohibit firearms in there parks without posting but she would have to check, just before she put me on hold i mentioned that Colorado Preemption made it so that the parks had to have signs on all entrances and exits. she said she would verify one second.
Once she came back she apologized and said that I'm correct. So i went on to mention that my safety is now at risk after seeing how the Springs PD acted on video unlawfully arresting and seizing the mans weapon, right away the "Blue shield" went up, "well its a case by case basis" "maybe he was a felon or..." just making up reasons why they could or would act and threaten in such a manner. she was very respectful but i could tell she knew what i was talking about and was trying to do "damage control" i really think some of you Springs OC'er should give em a call and ask whatever you feel but i think we need to put a bit of pressure on them before one of us LAC end up on the end of a overzealous SGT of Springs PD field weapon. Uneasy to say the least, maybe "baby Denver" is in the making and needs to be stopped ASAP. stay safe guys and gals!
Colorado Springs Police 719-444-7000. If you wait for the recording it sends you to a operator
Also have sent emails to the Mayor and Chief of Police offices. email addresses here if you need them; Mayor;
SBach@SpringsGov.com, Chief Of police;
chiefoff@ci.colospgs.co.us