It's not rare to see fishermen casting lines along the South Jetty in Fort Pierce.
But anglers in the same spot openly carrying guns?
It's not a fish tale. Quite a few folks with rods and reels may be openly armed on Memorial Day at the popular area at the end of Seaway Drive.
That’s because Michael Taylor, 38, of Port St. Lucie, is coordinating an “Open Carry Fishing Get-Together” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28 at Jetty Park.
It’s the first open carry sporting activity he’s hosted, and it's believed to be the first of its kind in the area....
...Schramm said assuming the anglers have a fishing license, are not intoxicated and are not felons, they should be within the law.
But police aren't taking lightly the possibility of a large gathering of armed fishermen on the jetty and the inquiries they might generate.
“We’re concerned enough that we’re going to post an officer there to be able to field any questions or concerns that the public may have,” Schramm said...
Full article and video here: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local ... 527992002/
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