Have you ever carried concealed where you weren't supposed to?
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In my state, there's a difference between carrying when a business owner doesn't want me to and carrying when it's against the law.
If you own a business and put up a "No Guns" sign, it only means I can't carry open. However, it the business owner sees my gun, then he can ask me to leave. If I refuse, I'm trespassing.
If you own a business and put up a "No Guns" sign, it only means I can't carry open. However, it the business owner sees my gun, then he can ask me to leave. If I refuse, I'm trespassing.
This poll had been previously closed, but due to my explanation below, the moderators have been kind enough to re-open it as long as we all play nice together. 
My reason for the poll...
I guess I should have elaborated on the purpose of my poll, but it was late and I was in a hurry.
I am planning on getting my CC permit as soon as funds permit. I was curious about how many people become SO comfortable with carrying that they forget they are doing just that. I didn't know if this was an issue that I would have to face after becoming comfortable with CC.
Other than serving my own purpose, I thought it might bring awareness to new CC permit holders or to those considering CC.
My reason for the poll...
I guess I should have elaborated on the purpose of my poll, but it was late and I was in a hurry.
I am planning on getting my CC permit as soon as funds permit. I was curious about how many people become SO comfortable with carrying that they forget they are doing just that. I didn't know if this was an issue that I would have to face after becoming comfortable with CC.
Other than serving my own purpose, I thought it might bring awareness to new CC permit holders or to those considering CC.
In Louisiana, you can carry into a restaurant, as long as you don't carry into the "Bar area" of the establishment. On day I was meeting my wife for lunch at a TGI Friday's that had just opened. It was really crowded, so we went and sat at the bar. As soon as I sat on the barstool, I felt my CCW shift into an uncomfortable position, and I realized where I was. I pulled a "Honey, I left my cell in the car...be right back" and glove boxed the CCW.
Last weekend, I had volunteered to help out with a Mardi Gras Parade (a smaller one that went through several bad parts of town. I really wanted to take my CCW, but Loiusiana prohibits CCW's at "any parade regulated by the gov't", so I was torn. Luckily, i ended up with the flu :barf:, so I couldn't go anyway.
Last weekend, I had volunteered to help out with a Mardi Gras Parade (a smaller one that went through several bad parts of town. I really wanted to take my CCW, but Loiusiana prohibits CCW's at "any parade regulated by the gov't", so I was torn. Luckily, i ended up with the flu :barf:, so I couldn't go anyway.
I live on a state border which I often cross. I am licensed to carry in only one state and plan my trips accordingly.
I truthfully voted "Never" as the consequences of making a mistake in regard to this would be very severe.
Side note - I haven't been pulled over by an LEO since 1979 (speeding on my Triumph Bonneville).
I truthfully voted "Never" as the consequences of making a mistake in regard to this would be very severe.
Side note - I haven't been pulled over by an LEO since 1979 (speeding on my Triumph Bonneville).
AirForceShooter
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I thought airports were ok except for the sterile area in florida.
oops, once.
When I lived in NYC a lot.
Bless the Statute of Limitations
AFS
oops, once.
When I lived in NYC a lot.
Bless the Statute of Limitations
AFS
It's probably too few votes to tell, but if the ratios stay the same as the votes accumulate, it looks like this will be something I (or most noobs) will have to be very careful of. A little disconcerting for me since getting caught during one brain fart might result in the end of my career.
What is the charge you would receive for breaking this law? Is it a felony?
Fly
What is the charge you would receive for breaking this law? Is it a felony?
Fly
Some businesses in my area like the "liability game". They post "no guns" signs to relieve themselves of liability but they use small signs and place them in odd locations like at the bottom of doors, or behind a potted plant (one theater in kinda hides theirs behind a "TIX" machine and you can only see the damned thing when you are leaving not when you are coming in).
I think it's sort of a passive/aggressive method of dealing with orders from corporate that they don't agree with.
The end result is that I've wound up carrying in a few "prohibited" locations. Fortunately all they can do is Va is ask me to leave.
I think it's sort of a passive/aggressive method of dealing with orders from corporate that they don't agree with.
The end result is that I've wound up carrying in a few "prohibited" locations. Fortunately all they can do is Va is ask me to leave.
Depends on your location. In Virginia such a sign means you have to leave if they ask you, if you don't leave when asked -then- it's trespassing and could lead to misdemeanor charges. (EDIT: I'm talking about local businesses, not Federal or schools and so forth).
spacemanspiff
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In Alaska there are really few places where it is illegal to carry. I do not carry in those places that are outlined by State law. Any other place I consider it to be merely a policy that can be ignored. There is no consequences to doing such, it is not a crime.
chris in va
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I get the feeling the poll is meant more for accidental incidents instead of deliberate.
Really just one time for me. The VA hospital is 30 minutes from my house, and being federal property they absolutely do not allow firearms. I didn't have a choice, had to leave it in the car. Next time I had an appointment, I asked the gate guard what they suggest we do with our firearms. With a cold, scrutinizing look, he said "Leave it at home!".:barf:
OnTheFly, you'll have to check with NE laws on that one. Things are different out there if you mess up.
One thing I'm *very* glad they got rid of here was the school zone law. For a while we weren't allowed to carry withing x feet of a school, which basically meant no carry in a town. We're now allowed to go pick up our kids and carry provided we stay in the car. Wish they'd repeal that stupid open carry in restaraunts law.
BTW one more thing. Once you get familiar with your local laws and localities, the 'accidents' will only happen once a year or less unless you decide to force the issue and carry anyway which I don't recommend. So the poll giving a weekly timeframe isn't accurate.
Really just one time for me. The VA hospital is 30 minutes from my house, and being federal property they absolutely do not allow firearms. I didn't have a choice, had to leave it in the car. Next time I had an appointment, I asked the gate guard what they suggest we do with our firearms. With a cold, scrutinizing look, he said "Leave it at home!".:barf:
OnTheFly, you'll have to check with NE laws on that one. Things are different out there if you mess up.
One thing I'm *very* glad they got rid of here was the school zone law. For a while we weren't allowed to carry withing x feet of a school, which basically meant no carry in a town. We're now allowed to go pick up our kids and carry provided we stay in the car. Wish they'd repeal that stupid open carry in restaraunts law.
BTW one more thing. Once you get familiar with your local laws and localities, the 'accidents' will only happen once a year or less unless you decide to force the issue and carry anyway which I don't recommend. So the poll giving a weekly timeframe isn't accurate.
If I do carry in a public building, it's truly by mistake. I don't worry too much about the privately owned stores with "No Weapons" signs, since I figure concealed means concealed. But I definitely won't do it in a building owned by the municipalities here in Nevada.
That said, I almost broke the law today when I visited my girlfriend for lunch today... Didn't put two and two together about her office being inside the CITY HALL until I was with her at the rear entry door staring at the 'Firearms PROHIBITED per Nevada Revised Statutes' sign Girlfriend was confused, then laughed at my funny face...
That said, I almost broke the law today when I visited my girlfriend for lunch today... Didn't put two and two together about her office being inside the CITY HALL until I was with her at the rear entry door staring at the 'Firearms PROHIBITED per Nevada Revised Statutes' sign
Girlfriend was confused, then laughed at my funny face...spacemanspiff
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Alaska law regarding state owned buildings is the same as federal, you can't carry. However, city owned buildings are okay to carry in. This was not welcomed by city officials, who basically got their hands smacked with a ruler by the state who told them they couldnt piggy back state law into city laws. Meaning, it is no longer illegal to carry into city owned buildings, if caught, you get asked to leave, and advised the next time you carry you can be arrested for trespassing. Which is the same as any other privately owned property.
My situation is a little different. I usually open carry once in a while (waiting for funds for my CCW) and I went into a Red Lobster the other day. From what I've heard from VCDLs website, Red Lobster has a national policy to not permit firearms in their restaurants, even though there is no sign that I've seen. So I sit down and I heard my gun hit the seat(for me open carry has become comfortable as well) and I was like "crap!"
Less then 30 seconds later the hostess walks up to me and was like "Are you carrying a gun on your hip?" "yes ma'am" "Are you a police officer?" "No ma'am, I'm sorry do you have a policy against firearms?" And she was like "Nope, I was just curious cause I see you all the time, enjoy your meal"
Less then 30 seconds later the hostess walks up to me and was like "Are you carrying a gun on your hip?" "yes ma'am
" "Are you a police officer?" "No ma'am, I'm sorry do you have a policy against firearms?" And she was like "Nope, I was just curious cause I see you all the time, enjoy your meal"slick slidestop
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