Some citizens have alerted the NRA to signs posted by the city of Huntsville barring firearms in certain public areas.  According to the NRA this may violate state law.

Recently, several members have brought to our attention a matter of concern in the City of Huntsville, Alabama.  They have indicated the presence of several signs, which read in part that it is unlawful to “possess firearms” on most of the major greenways including, the Aldridge Creek Greenway and the Big Cove Creek Greenway.  According to state law, the regulation of firearms is entirely reserved to the Alabama State Legislature.  These signs not only violate state law, but are a blatant attack on your Second Amendment rights.  According to the City of Huntsville, it would be illegal for you to posess [sic] a firearm in your vehicle while on these greenways.

Note to the NRA: always spell check your official statements. 

Maybe if I get a spare minute I’ll take a picture of one of the signs.  Please don’t hold your breath.

Update (7/16/07): Here are pictures of one of the signs in question, which is actually one of the signs that have been up for years.

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