1. Don't encourage them to put up signs. If they won't let you carry on their property, insist upon a refund for your already drank soda, and partial popcorn. Then leave. Never, ever go put it in your car. For one thing, people now know there is a firearm in your vehicle. If your window is smashed, and your firearm stolen when you get back, then what?
2. Get your ccw. I hate that we have to, but for now, there are times where the situation calls for it. Sometimes leaving isn't an option (graduation being held in a casino ballroom, for example). The ccw doesn't allow you to visibly exercise your rights, but at least it can relieve you of the obligation to be unarmed in such circumstances.
3. Carry the trifold (see the sticky in the NV forum). When confronted with this situation, realize that while the law may not make it UNLAWFUL for you to carry there, private property (currently) rules. They can ask you to leave. If you don't you are trespassing. The best thing you can do is to try to take it as an opportunity to, in as non-confrontational way as you can, educate them. Explain to them that it is legal in Nevada, and 'here is a pamphlet that has everything you need to know'. We are up against them making assumptions, or acting upon what some silly security guard told them. Your job is to politely explain to them that what you are doing is completely lawful in Nevada, and leave out any discussion about private property unless they bring it up. If they mention it being private property, then you say:
"Yes, as private property, you can ban people with blue pants on too, but that doesn't necessarily make it appropriate to do so. I understand that you may think that you need to ban firearms to cover yourself from any liability, but consider this: I am not suggesting that you should have a 'firearms welcome' policy. The right policy is to have no policy about it at all. When you have no policy, the law dictates. This is why major corporations such as Walmart, Lowes, Home depot, and others have adopted this policy of "no policy needed, that's what the law is for". You may not know this, but in Aurora, Co, it was unlawful for that nut job to have firearms in that theater. It was also against theater policies. Did it make a bit of difference? Clearly, no. So, the point of that is this: Your no-gun policy won't stop a bad guy, but I might. "
"But it scares other customers.."
"You may have a few customers who are put off by it, but i assure you there are more that are reassured by it. If you get a customer who expresses concern to you, the correct response would be to advise them that it is lawful in Nevada, and protected by the Nevada Constitution. Remember, bad guys don't carry like this. Bad guys shove it in their underwear. And they DON'T obey your policy anyway. If you would like to learn more about the open carry movement, there is a website on the back of this pamphlet. Come check it out, you'll learn a lot, and probably make a few new friends."
If you are lucky, it will end here. If not...
"But that policy is a corporate one. It's not up to me."
"Well, that is a tough one, and I certainly wouldn't want to jeopardize your employment in this economy. But consider this: The open carry movement is growing in this country, and it is a fairly well-connected community. When one of us is asked to leave a business because we were lawfully open carrying, the first thing we do is spread the word that we are not welcome there. Likewise, when we have good experiences, we spread the word about that, too. So, the question is, based on your newfound knowledge of Nevada law, are you really going to turn away a paying customer, in this economy?"
"Yes, my hands are tied"
Well, I understand, I guess. I am disappointed though. Going to the movies is a classic american family activity, and it is something we look forward to. For what it's worth, I will be writing a letter to your corp office advising them of our contact today, and that you did enforce their policy, but I will also request that they review their policy. Maybe they will consider adopting a more ...."American" policy, like Walmart. Have a good one."
OC Ambassador. :thumbup:
You may not win the battle today, but winning the war requires hearts and minds. Start recruiting.
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