dragoncon2012
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I'd like to get some opinions of the discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink....=58381388805&comment_id=26086304¬if_t=like
Background: Dragoncon is a science fiction convention in Atlanta, in 5 hotels. They have stated that real weapons are not allowed, at all, with the exception of sworn law enforcement personell.
Some people on facebook seem to think that this doesn't mean anything, and that they are free to carry, unless they are specifically stopped and asked to leave.
Complicating factors: The hotels set up bars in the lobbies for this event. A badge or room key is required to get into the hotels. The badge explicitly includes language banning the possession of firearms, and you must sign something acknowledging this in order to receive yours.
So, is it legal? Is it not legal? Could someone be arrested without first being asked to leave?
I'd like to get some opinions of the discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink....=58381388805&comment_id=26086304¬if_t=like
Background: Dragoncon is a science fiction convention in Atlanta, in 5 hotels. They have stated that real weapons are not allowed, at all, with the exception of sworn law enforcement personell.
Some people on facebook seem to think that this doesn't mean anything, and that they are free to carry, unless they are specifically stopped and asked to leave.
Complicating factors: The hotels set up bars in the lobbies for this event. A badge or room key is required to get into the hotels. The badge explicitly includes language banning the possession of firearms, and you must sign something acknowledging this in order to receive yours.
So, is it legal? Is it not legal? Could someone be arrested without first being asked to leave?
Recently there have been questions specifically in regards to Georgia Weapons Carry License and convention policy. In addition to the badge and room key checks during certain hours of convention operation in the Marriott, Hilton, and the Hy
att we are vigilantly enforcing our weapons policy. All weapons including props, replicas, blades, and projectile weapons are open to inspection and peace bonding. Real firearms are not allowed.
As part of our partnership with host hotels, in addition to requests to honor hotel policies, DragonCon is stating that a no weapon policy be enforced. In the harsh reality of our times, DragonCon security, hotel security, and local law enforcement officials will treat anything that looks like a real weapon as a weapon. This includes those attendees who maintain a Georgia Weapons Carry License, States who recognize reciprocal licenses, and States who maintain their own license or permits.
As such, Dragon*con asks that you do not use open or concealed carry for real firearms. Those attendees to the convention who choose to ignore this request may and can be asked to leave the convention and will have their membership revoked.
Again, please use common sense and good judgment. Sworn law enforcement are excused from this policy. If you have questions, please send a message to this page.