No guns/weapons signs

[mvolz]

I know there is prob. a thread here somewhere about this, but I failed to find it. I'm not really new here, I just don't post much. I mainly just read the vast knowledge here Lol. Can anyone shed any light on the issue of no gun signs? Is there any legal strength to these or just for looks? Thanks for any info.

 

[eldirector]

Just decoration.

Of course, if asked to leave and you do not, it can become a trespass issue. Sign or no sign.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

Just decoration.

Of course, if asked to leave and you do not, it can become a trespass issue. Sign or no sign.

Unless that sign is on a government building.

 

[mvolz]

Thanks for the info. guys. That's what I thought, but couldn't find anything in Indiana laws about it.

 

[Mark 1911]

Assuming you are referring to Indiana, all of the above are true. In some states (IL for example), no gun signs in formats provided for in state law are enforceable by law. It's good practice to know the law in other states if you're going to carry there. Handgunlaw.us is a good source.

 

[mvolz]

Assuming you are referring to Indiana, all of the above are true. In some states (IL for example), no gun signs in formats provided for in state law are enforceable by law. It's good practice to know the law in other states if you're going to carry there. Handgunlaw.us is a good source.

Yes i am referring to Indiana, thanks. Just wasn't sure about the signs being they're not noted in the Indiana laws.

Edit: Ahh, i see it in your link Mark 1911. Thanks!

 

[wolfman]

Unless that sign is on a government building.

True "ONLY" if the building contains something specifically covered by law, otherwise it also is just a decoration.

 

[MisterChester]

If you see a sign that says "No concealed weapons allowed" then you should be courteous and open carry.

 

[cqcn88]

I've trained myself to have selective vision when it comes to "no guns" signs in any place that won't get me arrested. After carrying regularly for a number of years one thing I've determined is almost nobody pays enough to attention to ever notice a gun even when carried open but especially when carried concealed. Thus, I've never once been found out and asked to leave the mall, restaurant, store, etc. As has been said, most places the worst that happens is they ask you to leave and you politely comply ("oh no guns? I'm sorry, was there a sign?..."). Don't take it to a government building, I believe it's a felony? At least I've been told carrying in the post office is a felony by one of my shade tree lawyers.

 

[maceace]

I like that thats a great idea

 

[paulh]

Speaking 'hypothetically" here. Store has a sign no dogs allowed. You bring your dog in .The owner asks you to leave. Store owner has some rights. The sign outside is not a decoration it's telling you they don't want you carrying inside. Hey, we live in a society with people who don't feel comfortable with people carrying sidearms. You do have choices .Leave it in the car or go somewhere else.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

 

[cp009]

Speaking 'hypothetically" here. Store has a sign no dogs allowed. You bring your dog in .The owner asks you to leave. Store owner has some rights. The sign outside is not a decoration it's telling you they don't want you carrying inside. Hey, we live in a society with people who don't feel comfortable with people carrying sidearms. You do have choices .Leave it in the car or go somewhere else.

I choose to carry my firearm regardless if they have a sign or not. I don't have to leave it in my car. Although I try to avoid places that have policies against carrying.

 

[cce1302]

They have the same legal weight as signs saying "no outside food or drink."

 

[Dudelittle]

If i am carrying concealed and doing so correctly and happen to go somewhere that has it posted, i am just a little more aware of my posture and reaching techniques.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Hey, we live in a society with people who don't feel comfortable with people carrying sidearms. You do have choices .Leave it in the car or go somewhere else.

pffft

 

[Pmpkn8r]

Speaking 'hypothetically" here. Store has a sign no dogs allowed. You bring your dog in .The owner asks you to leave. Store owner has some rights. The sign outside is not a decoration it's telling you they don't want you carrying inside. Hey, we live in a society with people who don't feel comfortable with people carrying sidearms. You do have choices .Leave it in the car or go somewhere else.

Actually... They can say no PETS. They cannot deny service animals, and god forbid someone walk up and ask some fatty on a scooter if the ****zu sitting in the basket is a service animal. You'd get sued in a heartbeat. I worked for an $80 Billion a year retail store for a good while , and they flat out told us, "The door stickers are there to suggest that people abide our rules. We can't force anyone. We don't need a lawsuit".

 

[cqcn88]

Speaking 'hypothetically" here. Store has a sign no dogs allowed. You bring your dog in .The owner asks you to leave. Store owner has some rights. The sign outside is not a decoration it's telling you they don't want you carrying inside. Hey, we live in a society with people who don't feel comfortable with people carrying sidearms. You do have choices .Leave it in the car or go somewhere else.

Taking the moral high ground I see, that's fine, I take the no harm no foul approach. What the store owner doesn't know doesn't bother the store owner. Besides, most dogs are much more difficult to carry concealed.

 

[paulh]

Like the comment about the concealed dog I'm assuming it is a Mauser. It was only a hypothetical situation. Nothing against dogs. Could as well have been "no shirt,no shoes,no service". My point is just go somewhere else. We talk about our freedoms,we have to respect others also. The chances of you having to draw and use your weapon while shopping at Victoria's Secret is probably slim to none

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

pffft

My thoughts exactly.