Posting of signs - Could you be prosecuted for sticking a sign to the door?

user said:

agree. That's considered "destruction of private property", a class one misdemeanor (12 mo's. in jail + $2500 fine and costs). "Vandalism" in the vernacular. The key factor is that it is not a matter of whether the "damage" could be removed without injury to the underlying structure - the fact that some "repair" is required is the proof that the sticker is "damage". And there is no minimum or floor level of "destruction" that is allowed under the statute.

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MSC 45ACP said:

Even better than taping it to someone's door. Be nice and upfront about it as suggested... I'll just give it to them!

I may even see if there are any frames at the $1 store and put it in one of those. Heheheheh... More than one way to skin that critter!

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UglyGun said:

If I may make a suggestion.

Perhaps the back of the sign can be used to provide a more in depth explanation and documentation of why gun free zones do not work as well as why similar signs should never be posted.

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UglyGun said:

If I may make a suggestion.

Perhaps the back of the sign can be used to provide a more in depth explanation and documentation of why gun free zones do not work as well as why similar signs should never be posted.

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MSC 45ACP said:

I've actually made a sign in MSWord but can't post it here because I'm computer-stupid and can't upload it. It has a ghostbusters symbol in the corner with the words "No Weapons Allowed" in large red letters followed by "ATTENTION CRIMINALS This is a defense free crime zone All law-abiding patrons of this establishment have been disarmed for your convenience".

It is in landscape format on a plain sheet of printer paper. I thought about putting pieces of double-stick scotch tape in each corner and stealthily leaning against the glass door of a place that doesn't allow firearms.

No damage to a glass door and it is easily removable.

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Sabotage70 said:

I've seen something along those lines posted before. Of course I had to right click save.

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MSC 45ACP said:

Could you be prosecuted for sticking a sign to the door of a business if it does no damage to the door?
Has anyone posted a "defense free criminal zone" sign on the door of a business that doesn't allow firearms?
It might be fun to do, but I wonder about the ramifications of such an action. Of course Ed's postcards are much nicer, but is this a possible alternative to sending a postcard?

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