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Fruita council restores concealed-carry allowance in municipal building; public commenters urge keeping state ban
Summary
Councilors approved a consent agenda that included a second-reading ordinance restoring the city's prior code allowing concealed firearms in the civic center except during court operations; public commenters urged the council not to overturn the state's sensitive-places ban and discussed intimidation concerns.
The Fruita City Council debated a municipal ordinance on firearms and then approved the consent agenda that included the measure on July 8. The ordinance (2025-13) would amend the municipal code to allow concealed firearms under the city's permit rules in the civic center except when the municipal court is in session; open carry remains prohibited and exceptions are provided for law enforcement and authorized security.
During the public participation segment two residents urged the council to keep the Civic Center free from firearms. "Allowing firearms in this space undermines the very values laid out in Fruita's civility…
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