I was wondering if someone could help me out and give me info on whether I can open carry in a bank ( Commerce Bank, Moberly,MO). I know the laws and city ordinances, but the both seem to be contradicting each other. Bank says no, its a state law. But banks aren't federally owned, to me that says that I can legally carry in a bank. But I would like some input before I go ahead and do it, for reassurance.
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open carry in a bank
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thebigsd
Founder's Club Member
Banks are private property. They can restrict carry as they wish, just like any other business.
cshoff
Regular Member
Correct. There is no state law that makes it a criminal offense to openly carry in a bank, nor is there any that makes it a criminal offense for a CCW endorsement holder to carry a concealed firearm in the bank. Any local ordinance that restricts open carry will HAVE to be observed. Above and beyond that, the only consideration is the policy of the bank itself (the Commerce bank branches in the STL area used to all be posted - not sure if they still are).
DocWalker
Regular Member
Yep, check out this story of a bank in Texas that got robbed 4 times. They sent a new manager who change the gun policy and they have not been robbed since. They have also increase the amount of customers.
www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2575375/posts
www.kbtx.com/local/headlines/101201774.html
Richieg150
Regular Member
I have open carried many times going into my bank in Lees Summit, Bank of the West. I usually use the drive thru, but when I go in, I have open carried, with no problems or questions, but I have done business there for years and the tellers all know me.........which could make a difference....
I think you need to find another bank sir!
Commerce Bank has NO RESPECT WHAT SO EVER for your rights and contributed SIGNIFICANTLY to fight you on CCW in the state of Missouri.
Commerce Bank of Kansas City
PO Box 13686
Kansas City, MO 64199
$10,000
Commerce Bank of St. Louis
8000 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
$10,000
Drop em like a turd and tell em WHY!
Commerce Bank has NO RESPECT WHAT SO EVER for your rights and contributed SIGNIFICANTLY to fight you on CCW in the state of Missouri.
Commerce Bank of Kansas City
PO Box 13686
Kansas City, MO 64199
$10,000
Commerce Bank of St. Louis
8000 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
$10,000
Drop em like a turd and tell em WHY!
peterarthur
Regular Member
I have had Commerce for years. Every branch I have used has an anti sign. i will be dropping them as soon as I get my direct deposit moved and I will tell them why.
The surprising thing is that Bank of America, at least on 350 Hwy in Raytown, is ok with OC. I carry there every time I go and the people there are great. If you go there, tell them why.
The surprising thing is that Bank of America, at least on 350 Hwy in Raytown, is ok with OC. I carry there every time I go and the people there are great. If you go there, tell them why.
Jim40Cal
Regular Member
I dropped Commerce Bank along time ago when I seen the sign put up. I drove right across the street to Bank of America and have been there every since. I'm talking about the one on 24 Hiway in Independence.