Landlord Bans Firearms

August 20, 2013

Earlier this month, Castle Rock, Colorado resident, retired Marine and gun owner Art Dorsch was informed by his landlord, Ross Management Group, that "firearms and weapons are prohibited" and that "As of October 1, residents cannot display, use, or possess any firearms or weapons of any kind, anywhere on the property."

These articles say "courts have supported the rights of landlords to impose "reasonable regulations" on tenants. "The question is: is an outright ban of firearms reasonable in light of the US Constitution?" " This becomes an issue of an individual's 2nd Amendment rights vs. those of a private property owner. As we know, the rights of the property owner take precedence. Those owners can declare their homes and businesses 'gun free' although there's recent legislation that forces business owners to allow people to store firearms in their cars in their parking lots.

So, while this is unpalatable to most gun owners and 2nd Amendment / gun rights supporters, it's the situation we're sometimes faced with.

BUT...

In this case, Ross Management Group overstepped its authority. It seems the housing is actually publicly funded and RMG manages the property.

This case turned out right. The policy was rescinded before it was implemented and this Marine veteran and other residents will be allowed to keep both their firearms and their homes.

http://www.9news.com/news/article/348974/339/Apartment-tenants-told-they-must-get-rid-of-guns

http://bearingarms.com/colorado-marine-told-to-get-rid-of-his-firearms-or-find-another-home/

http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=349123

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