Regal Cinemas now searching patrons

[Jack House]

I've yet to be searched by a RedBox or a Netflix download.

Just saying...

The popcorn is way cheaper, too! Less than 50 cents for a large bowl of freshly popped and hot buttered popcorn, and the butter is REAL!!! Sometimes I use parmesan cheese, though, for variety.

My local theater doesn't search and isn't posted. But my local theater is a PoS that costs more than the superior Gateway 16 and only has 4 screens and limited showings.

 

[moonie]

Unfortunately in my state all theaters are GFZ's Perhaps one day our state will recognize our right to protect ourselves in restaurants that serve alcohol and in movie theaters.

 

[Larry_Sellers]

Well this certainly doesn't help things. Fella had a valid concealed carry permit too.

Moviegoer shoots self in buttocks, apologizes, leaves theater

http://www.rgj.com/article/20120814...ocks-apologizes-leaves-theater?nclick_check=1

 

[moonie]

 

[ccwrangler]

I noticed the teenagers searching people bags and purses at redrock casino regal theater as they turned in their tickets... I got in CC no problem though.

 

[PavePusher]

Erm, edit:

Backpacks/Packages/Bags:
To ensure the safety of our guests and employees, Regal Entertainment Group reserves the right to inspect the contents of any backpack, package, or bag prior to admission.


This is from their website. Reserve seems to indicate not all locations do this and that they do not always do this. So we need more information on whether all locations or just some do this. It's a corporate policy, but seems to be left to the discretion of local management.

All the more reason to NOT "purse-carry". Holster, on-body. It is what it is...

 

[MainelyGlock]

Well this certainly doesn't help things. Fella had a valid concealed carry permit too.

Moviegoer shoots self in buttocks, apologizes, leaves theater

http://www.rgj.com/article/20120814...ocks-apologizes-leaves-theater?nclick_check=1

How did only 5/30 people hear that thing go off?! Retirement home private-viewing of the Bourne Legacy?

 

[davidmcbeth]

That's just asking to get your gun stolen.

Then again, it is a Glock.

Glock Glock, tic tock ... rather have my .357

Yeah, it doesn't rhyme ... who am I Sandburg? Get outtta here.

 

[07Altima]

I put my 2 cents in

I wont be going back to see them until they allow me to exercise my rights. I refuse to be a victim ever. I also wonder if they realize that they are asking their teenagers to commit felonies, since in almost every state the possession of a pistol by some one under 21 for any reason in a public setting is a felony, and that in asking them to confiscate them if they are found they are asking them to also commit illegal seizure.

 

[moonie]

I wont be going back to see them until they allow me to exercise my rights. I refuse to be a victim ever. I also wonder if they realize that they are asking their teenagers to commit felonies, since in almost every state the possession of a pistol by some one under 21 for any reason in a public setting is a felony, and that in asking them to confiscate them if they are found they are asking them to also commit illegal seizure.

Interesting, Federal law says 18 for pistol possession, NC allows possession at 18, must be 21 to purchase from FFL, which is also Federal law.

 

[Merlin]

I don't imagine them expecting to confiscate firearms. They will just tell you to go put it in your vehicle.

Still unacceptable, but no reason to entertain the thought of teenagers confiscating firearms.

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[since9]

I CC'd tonight with my gf. No worries.

 

[riverrat10k]

He wouldn't believe you and the mousetrap would break his fingers. Or your fingers if you forgot.

Unlikely.

 

[MKEgal]

I also wonder if they realize that they are asking their teenagers to commit felonies, since in almost every state the possession of a pistol by some one under 21 for any reason in a public setting is a felony, and that in asking them to confiscate them if they are found they are asking them to also commit illegal seizure.

Federal law says 18 for pistol possession, NC allows possession at 18, must be 21 to purchase from FFL, which is also Federal law.

Aside from the fact that said employees would probably be instructed to refuse entry rather than steal property (felony theft, anyone?),
I agree with what he said.

Federal law says 18yo adults can purchase a pistol in a private sale, but not from an FFL.
This page: http://www.atf.gov/regulations-rulings/laws/
has links to the gun control act & national firearms act, which seek to control who can possess firearms.

Altima, one of the forum rules is to cite to authority, exactly for this purpose.
When you make an assertion, you need to provide data to back it up.
Tell us states (which in general allow citizen possession / carry of firearms - no fair citing Illinois, Californicate, New Jersey, etc.) which make possession by an 18yo adult a felony.

Sweeping generalizations ["in almost every state the possession of a pistol by some one under 21 for any reason in a public setting is a felony"] tend to be false.
(And yes, that itself is almost a sweeping generalization.)
I know of no state which prohibits minors from receiving supervised instruction in firearm safety or participating in competitions.
There are states which allow minors to carry with the permission of their parents, or their supervision. [IIRC, Arizona is one.]

 

[Brimstone Baritone]

Y'all are making me want to go see a movie. Is there anything good out? They can search my wife's bag if she lets them, but I'm sure the bigger issue will be the .45 on my hip.

 

[SevenSlugs]

How did I know this was going to happen...next is metal etectors and some kind of TSA-like security........**** theatres.....

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[Jack House]

How did I know this was going to happen...next is metal etectors and some kind of TSA-like security........**** theatres.....

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This has been a policy for a long, long time and has more to do with keeping people from bringing food and beverages into the theater from outside sources than security.

 

[WalkingWolf]

Refuse the search, they can only ask you to leave, but then they have to refund. NEVER consent to a search by anyone.

 

[We-the-People]

Refuse the search, they can only ask you to leave, but then they have to refund. NEVER consent to a search by anyone.

Ditto to "never consent"

 

[since9]

Y'all are making me want to go see a movie. Is there anything good out?

Absolutely! Try 2016.