I have to give kudos to the op for the handling of the situation. That being said I partially agree with j706. Only in the fact that if some discretion had been observed there would have been no issues and a rule banning the carry of firearms probably wouldn't be forthcoming. I am sure I will be flamed. I personally oc about 80% of the time and cc the other 20%. Also many times when I do oc I try to wear a jersey or button up not buttoned just to tone it down. If it is seen that's fine but it isn't 100% obvious. It comes down to situations. As far as giving kudos to the sheriff department they don't deserve it. They should have been proactive instead of reactive in informing thier officers imo. They all have computers in the car nowadays and usually time to kill. The brass should send emails that have to be replied to informing them of current law changes and department policy. That would probably make too much sense though.
Again, I fail to see the issue here. IMO, it was more important for the LEO to be educated than to try to slip under the radar.
If they don't make a rule, and you OC, they ask you to leave.
If they don't have a rule and you CC, no-one's the wiser, you go about your business and enjoy the fair.
If they MAKE a rule and you OC, they will ask you to leave.
If they MAKE a rule and you CC, no-one's the wiser, you go about your business and enjoy the fair.
I don't see the difference here at all!