DooFster
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As you guys already know, I was FORCED to put my 9mm back in my car last time I was at The Mirage and here's what my wife received a few weeks ago:
From: "McKenzie, Mary" <MaMcKenzie@mirage.com>
Date: January 30, 2012 4:34:56 PM PST
To: <doofandpooey@gmail.com>
Subject: FW: Firearms Policy
Dear Ms. Chilson:
Thank you for your email regarding your upcoming visit to The Mirage. For the safety and comfort of other guests visiting The Mirage, we do not permit persons to carry firearms on our property.
Thank you for choosing The Mirage and we hope you have a wonderful stay. If there is anything else I can assist you with please don't hesitate to ask.
Best regards,
Mary McKenzie | Security Administrative Manager
The Mirage. Vegas Starts Here™
P: 702.791.7180 F:702.792.7630
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From: Megan and Tim Chilson [mailto:doofandpooey@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:03 PM
To: GUESTSERVICES-MCH
Subject: Firearms Policy
To whom it may concern,
I am going to be coming to the Mirage on business very soon and I am curious to know what your hotels policy on firearms is. I ask this because I legally open carry my gun and from what I have read Nevada law states there is no problem with me carrying as long as I am not in a school zone, federal property, or courthouse. My intention is not to cause any problems, I just want to follow the law and do what is within my legal right to do. Thank you for your time and any information that you can give me.
Megan
This is what I sent them a couple weeks ago...
Ms. McKenzie:
I was reading up on what you informed my wife a few days ago and I have to respectfully say that you may be wrong when you informed her that having firearms on your property is not allowed...
There are no signs on your property that state "no firearms are allowed", and per NRS 207.200 (Nevada state law), a sign on a private building saying no firearms are allowed does not necessarily make firearms illegal to have in any private building. *The only way it would be illegal for me to have my firearm(s) there is if I am under the influence of alcohol (with a BAC of over 0.10).
I have enclosed a copy of a guide regarding firearms and Nevada state laws. *I feel that I have had my second amendment rights taken from me when I (along with my wife) cannot legally carry firearms and don't have a more-safe way to defend myself and my family if the need arises.
The reason why I brought this issue up is because I was in your hotel a few days ago, and one of your security supervisors (I believe his name was Scott) informed me that it was 100% illegal for me to have my firearm there when there were NO signs up on ANY of your doors, or any firm information as to my firearm not being allowed to be there. *Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers were located right outside the main entrance (down by the 1-OAK club) and THEY informed me it WAS legal for me to enter your building, openly-carrying my firearm.
Please take a couple of minutes to read the enclosed form regarding the laws when it comes to having a firearm in Nevada.
I look forward to hearing back from you or any of your supervisors. *Again, this response is not intended to be disrespectful whatsoever. *I just want to make you all aware that openly-carrying a firearm on private property is completely legal under Nevada state law. *Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Tim Chilson
Of course I didn't receive a reply so I sent this to them a few minutes ago...
Ms McKenzie:
I contacted you a couple of weeks ago requesting further information regarding your hotel's firearms policy.
As of today I haven't heard anything from you or your supervisors and this lack of communication is extremely disrespectful to me and my family. This disrespect has also been presented to other legally-carrying firearm owners in the Las Vegas area. *I feel that my 2nd Amendment right has been stripped from me and I would like to find out where you're receiving your information from.
I have attached a read-receipt to this email to verify whether you have read this or not. *If you do not want to reply and/or contact me with information in a timely manner, I and my family members, along with other firearm owners, will be sure to not step foot into your hotel and casino until you allow us to legally carry our firearms in your buildings. This will also lead to your company losing potential customers and potential income. Thank you and have a great day!
Respectfully,
Tim Chilson
Let's hope I get a reply otherwise my kids won't get to see the tiger and dolphin exhibits...
From: "McKenzie, Mary" <MaMcKenzie@mirage.com>
Date: January 30, 2012 4:34:56 PM PST
To: <doofandpooey@gmail.com>
Subject: FW: Firearms Policy
Dear Ms. Chilson:
Thank you for your email regarding your upcoming visit to The Mirage. For the safety and comfort of other guests visiting The Mirage, we do not permit persons to carry firearms on our property.
Thank you for choosing The Mirage and we hope you have a wonderful stay. If there is anything else I can assist you with please don't hesitate to ask.
Best regards,
Mary McKenzie | Security Administrative Manager
The Mirage. Vegas Starts Here™
P: 702.791.7180 F:702.792.7630
mirage.com
Join the Conversations:
Hang out with The Mirage on Facebook
Tweet with The Mirage on Twitter
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From: Megan and Tim Chilson [mailto:doofandpooey@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:03 PM
To: GUESTSERVICES-MCH
Subject: Firearms Policy
To whom it may concern,
I am going to be coming to the Mirage on business very soon and I am curious to know what your hotels policy on firearms is. I ask this because I legally open carry my gun and from what I have read Nevada law states there is no problem with me carrying as long as I am not in a school zone, federal property, or courthouse. My intention is not to cause any problems, I just want to follow the law and do what is within my legal right to do. Thank you for your time and any information that you can give me.
Megan
This is what I sent them a couple weeks ago...
Ms. McKenzie:
I was reading up on what you informed my wife a few days ago and I have to respectfully say that you may be wrong when you informed her that having firearms on your property is not allowed...
There are no signs on your property that state "no firearms are allowed", and per NRS 207.200 (Nevada state law), a sign on a private building saying no firearms are allowed does not necessarily make firearms illegal to have in any private building. *The only way it would be illegal for me to have my firearm(s) there is if I am under the influence of alcohol (with a BAC of over 0.10).
I have enclosed a copy of a guide regarding firearms and Nevada state laws. *I feel that I have had my second amendment rights taken from me when I (along with my wife) cannot legally carry firearms and don't have a more-safe way to defend myself and my family if the need arises.
The reason why I brought this issue up is because I was in your hotel a few days ago, and one of your security supervisors (I believe his name was Scott) informed me that it was 100% illegal for me to have my firearm there when there were NO signs up on ANY of your doors, or any firm information as to my firearm not being allowed to be there. *Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers were located right outside the main entrance (down by the 1-OAK club) and THEY informed me it WAS legal for me to enter your building, openly-carrying my firearm.
Please take a couple of minutes to read the enclosed form regarding the laws when it comes to having a firearm in Nevada.
I look forward to hearing back from you or any of your supervisors. *Again, this response is not intended to be disrespectful whatsoever. *I just want to make you all aware that openly-carrying a firearm on private property is completely legal under Nevada state law. *Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Tim Chilson
Of course I didn't receive a reply so I sent this to them a few minutes ago...
Ms McKenzie:
I contacted you a couple of weeks ago requesting further information regarding your hotel's firearms policy.
As of today I haven't heard anything from you or your supervisors and this lack of communication is extremely disrespectful to me and my family. This disrespect has also been presented to other legally-carrying firearm owners in the Las Vegas area. *I feel that my 2nd Amendment right has been stripped from me and I would like to find out where you're receiving your information from.
I have attached a read-receipt to this email to verify whether you have read this or not. *If you do not want to reply and/or contact me with information in a timely manner, I and my family members, along with other firearm owners, will be sure to not step foot into your hotel and casino until you allow us to legally carry our firearms in your buildings. This will also lead to your company losing potential customers and potential income. Thank you and have a great day!
Respectfully,
Tim Chilson
Let's hope I get a reply otherwise my kids won't get to see the tiger and dolphin exhibits...
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