No Weapons Allowed

Firearms or other weapons shall not be brought into Court facilities except with the specific authorization of the Court. If a party intends to use a firearm or other weapon as an exhibit during a Court proceeding, the party shall file a motion at least 7 days before the subject proceeding requesting permission to bring the item into Court facilities. If such permission is granted, counsel shall make certain that the firearm or other weapon is disabled and maintained securely at all times. The following are excused from this Local Rule: judges of this District, the United States Marshals Service, court security officers, other security personnel engaged or authorized by the United States Marshals Service, and federal protective officers on assignment or upon call.

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