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http://www.dma.state.mn.us/cpripley/ops/reg1.htm#TABLE_OF_CONTENTS5
6-6 Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives
a. Firearms, including pellet guns, blow guns, and crossbows shall not be transported or possessed upon Camp Ripley, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Adjutant General or Post Commander. This regulation does not apply to military weapons when used for authorized training purposes or firearms authorized for use in training by the department of a licensed peace officer. Additionally, Paragraph 9-4 of this regulation grants a specific exception during the hunting season.
(1) Requests for permission to bring personal weapons onto the installation will be addressed through the unit commander to the Chief of Security and will state the purpose for the request and will include the make, model and serial number(s) of the weapon(s) involved.
(2) Any weapons found on Camp Ripley without authorization will be confiscated by Military Police pending further action by the Post Commander and civilian authorities.
(3) Licensed peace officers not in an official department capacity will not carry personal or department firearms while on Camp Ripley unless authorized in writing by the Chief of Security.
(4) Licensed peace officer are authorized to carry their official sidearm on Camp Ripley in accordance with their applicable department guidelines.
b. Weapons or knives, of any type, with a blade in excess of 4-1/2 inches are not allowed into the Community Club, Alternative Center, Post Exchange or any other Army, Air Force Exchange Service Facility.
c. Ammunition, explosives and other related pyrotechnics will not be in the possession of any individual except as authorized for training purposes on ranges or in the training area. At no time will ammunition, explosives or other pyrotechnics be transported in any civilian vehicles with the exception of authorized marksmanship weapons.
(1) Small arms ammunition and pyrotechnics may be stored in the Cantonment Area if sufficient security measures are taken in accordance with Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives, Army Regulation 190-11. Other ammunition will not be stored within the Cantonment Area. Storage requirements may be coordinated with the Camp Ripley Ammunition Office at (320) 632-7338.
(2) Explosives or pyrotechnics will not be used in the Cantonment Area without approval of the Chief of Security. Limited use of small arms blank ammunition and pyrotechnics may be authorized for specific training events. Contact the Chief of Security at (320) 632-7339 to request authorization in advance of the planned event.
(3) Safety measures for the use of ammunition, explosives and pyrotechnics are contained within the Range Regulation.
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