In Jackson County, the sheriff's office said they received several calls about legally carrying a gun while having a mask on.<\/p>\n
Rocky Harnen, chief deputy for Jackson County, said after the governor announced a mandatory masking order, the sheriff's office got multiple calls from people asking if they're able to legally carry a gun with a permit and wear a mask at the same time.<\/p>\n
Harnen says the answer is yes.<\/p>\n
\"There is nothing that prohibits you from carrying a gun, concealing it with a concealed carry permit and having a mask on,\" said Harnen.<\/p>\n
He says the sheriff's office wants to make this message clear.<\/p>\n
\"We certainly support the Second Amendment, right to carry a weapon, if you have a pistol permit, carry and conceal that is absolutely fine. Wear a mask, do what the governor says, and let's get rid of this thing,\" said Harnen.<\/p>\n
Harnen said as for enforcing the statewide mandatory mask order, the office is still reviewing how to enforce it if necessary but encourages people to follow the governor's order.<\/p>\n
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