SouthernBoy
Regular Member
I thought it was only trespassing if you refused to leave after having been asked, regardless of any signage?
A "No Guns" by itself isn't the same as a "No Trespassing" sign. The person in charge, or his designee, must first ask you to leave the premises. If you fail to do so, then you may be subject to a charge of trespass. Be careful here, though. Very often you'll be told "You can't have that in here.", or words to that effect. Not quite the same as being told to leave the premises, but don't press the issue. (Sometimes, they'll ask you to conceal your firearm. If you have a CHP, then comply.) The idea is to avoid a confrontation. Ask the individual for his/her name and title, then write a letter to management later.
That's why I said.
"What could happen is that you open yourself up to a charge of trespassing if the owner or manager wishes to press charges."
If the owner/manager does not wish to press charges, then you are not going to be charged with trespassing. If he does, and naturally he would have asked/told you to leave, then guess what... you're going to be charged.