http://wfpl.org en http://wfpl.org/post/city-departments-hope-gun-owners-will-use-common-sense <p>Louisville Metro Government departments are urging gun owners to use common sense now that firearms are allowed in city-owned buildings.</p><p> The General Assembly passed a state law forbidding cities from enacting stricter gun laws than the state in 2012, and the <a href="http://www.wfpl.org/post/fischer-backs-president-obamas-gun-control-measures-state-law-hampers-city-efforts">Metro Council changed its definition of deadly weapons last week</a> as a result.</p><p>Under the new provisions taking effect this month, residents are allowed to openly carry a firearm in Metro facilities such as the mayor’s office and City Hall, as well as libraries, parks and the Louisville Zoo.</p><p> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:29:02 +0000 Phillip M. Bailey 3669 at http://wfpl.org City Departments Hope Gun Owners Will Use Common Sense