PORT ST. LUCIE — A new rule adopted by the Tradition Community Association banning the open and concealed carry of firearms in common areas has ignited controversy among some residents and prompted questions about how the policy could be enforced.
The restriction applies to common spaces throughout the community, including the town square, splash pad, dog park, trails, town hall and other shared areas, even for people licensed to carry firearms.
Opponents of the policy argued online that the rule infringes on Second Amendment rights, though legal experts say private associations generally have broader authority to regulate conduct on their property…