Openly carried weapons banned from Cumberland Co. land

FAYETTEVILLE, NC (AP) — Cumberland County officials have voted to prohibit people from openly carrying weapons on county property.

The Fayetteville Observer reports that the county Board of Commissioners approved the law Monday by a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner Jimmy Keefe opposing.

Keefe says he wanted to delay the matter for 60 days so county staff members could clarify which recreational areas are exempt from the law.

Assistant County Attorney Robert Hasty says state law does not allow the prohibition of guns on greenways, walking trails or bike paths.

Commissioners voted for the prohibition in June, but it required a second vote because the first wasn’t unanimous. Keefe also was the only commissioner to oppose the issue then.

Violators of the law could face a fine of up to $500.

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