Humanshield
Regular Member
This past Saturday January 11th I was visiting the the Carnation Mall in Alliance. I had my 4 year old son with me. As I walked out of the "Dunham's" sporting goods I saw a gentleman "Security?" dressed in Mall employee attire standing eyeing my hip. He said to me that I could not be in the mall like that. I asked him to clarify (Knowing full well what his concern was) He explained that a firearm in the mall was against the Mall code of conduct. And that he would give me a copy if I liked. I said sure. It states "No weapons are permitted on Mall Property" . I explained that I looked for Signage when I came in and there was none, he said he was aware of that and they were in the process of getting signs. At that time I said I would leave, he reiterated that if I simply took it to my vehicle and secured it I was more than welcome to continue my visit. I will say he was very polite and courteous and according to what he said was responding to a complaint. We had walked a fair amount at this point so I am not surprised that someone noticed. Normally I would have just left but my 4 year old was looking forward to the visit to the Arcade so I secured it and we finished our visit. No big drama I just thought I would share my story.
Though I do wonder now, after the fact. If I would walk into the sporting goods store there and buy a Firearm/Bow/Pocket Knife/Nail Clippers would I then have to leave the mall? Seems to be the case considering the wording of there "Code of Conduct"
Though I do wonder now, after the fact. If I would walk into the sporting goods store there and buy a Firearm/Bow/Pocket Knife/Nail Clippers would I then have to leave the mall? Seems to be the case considering the wording of there "Code of Conduct"