Open Carry in Dupont Cinemark

[Koven]

I had an officer approach me and asked me to conceal my firearm because that's all they allow. I did however pull my shirt over the firearm since I was already watching a movie. I asked if a sign was posted and he said there was one. (I checked thoroughly before I entered the building and there wasn't.) Thoughts?
I do not conceal during the summer.

 

[MohawkSlim]

Private property.

If you don't like it, don't go there anymore.

 

[voidsherpa]

"No Thanks"

If you were openly carrying when you purchased your ticket and they made no mention, why is there an issue?

 

[voidsherpa]

If you don't like it, don't go there anymore.

Demand your refund first.

 

[Koven]

"No Thanks"

If you were openly carrying when you purchased your ticket and they made no mention, why is there an issue?

2 managers witnessed my open carry. I saw their eyes look at my gun and they greeted me. No issues.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Like Slim said, private property. Maybe this, maybe that, but it sounds to me like everyone was polite and reasonable about it.

 

[Principal Skinr]

In today's world, I find it refreshing and surprising they are even ok with ccw.

 

[Koven]

So the LEO dictates what the owner or managers want?

 

[Cameramonkey]

So the LEO dictates what the owner or managers want?

No, the LEO is asked to enforce the policy because the managers are scared of your reaction so they dont want to confront you.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

So the LEO dictates what the owner or managers want?

Anyone want to bet that the manager called the police because they were a little scared (not swat team scared, but better safe than sorry scared) and the cop came in, made contact, decided you were not a lunatic but just some dude open carrying at the movies, asked you to cover it up, told the management everything looked cool and went about his business?

Not there, don't know anything besides what has been stated in this thread, just a wild guess.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

A google of "cimemark firearms policy" tells me that cinemark owned the aurora, CO, theater where that psycho went on his rampage and has a "no firearms" policy that predates that shooting.

 

[voidsherpa]

...and has a "no firearms" policy that predates that shooting.

Clearly they have a CCW only policy, no open carry.

I hate renegers.

 

[Koven]

No, the LEO is asked to enforce the policy because the managers are scared of your reaction so they dont want to confront you.

I'm a nice guy with a beard I covered it and printed badly, lol.

A google of "cimemark firearms policy" tells me that cinemark owned the aurora, CO, theater where that psycho went on his rampage and has a "no firearms" policy that predates that shooting.

The Imax Theater at Jefferson Pointe seems to have no problem with firearms. So far.. *Fingers crossed*

 

[Cameramonkey]

I'm a nice guy with a beard I covered it and printed badly, lol.

Not to start the argument, but sloppy CC is your best bet in all but the most prohibitive environments. Most people barely know you are there, let alone that you have a conspicuous bulge.

I rarely OC, but except in situations where I am concerned that even a print might cause hassles, I do so sloppily. (I've been hassled repeatedly OCing and you just have to decide if its worth the hassle. YMMV)

 

[9mmfan]

The movie theater is the one place I make sure my OWB doesn't print. In their to see a movie not start a protest.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Honestly, why is this an issue? OP was neither asked to leave or disarm. He was simply asked to cover it up. Why would anyone be mad about that, other than the fact that they didn't say something up front? Or IS that the main issue?

 

[Koven]

None of it was an issue, at least not for me. I just thought I would bring up my experience to see people's opinions.

I did find it kind of odd that the LEO lied to me about there being a sign posted on only CC and no OC.

Also, there is always a LEO in this movie theater so police weren't called. I actually asked how his day was going, that's when he decided to approach me.

 

[jamil]

It was a concealed sign?

 

[KittySlayer]

It was a concealed sign?

Probably hidden behind all the pro gun movie posters.

 

[jamil]

I'm not a big Dwayne Johnson fan. I dunno. That might be a funny movie though. Still I can't bring myself to shelling out the ticket price because it might really suck. Rental in a couple of months maybe.

Probably hidden behind all the pro gun movie posters.