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While in Kansas a few weeks ago I saw many of these signs while in Wichita and Newton. I wrote to Days Inn about the sign and received this from the property manager in Newton...
"...it was not our decision to post the "No Guns allowed" sign.The City of Newton mandated all businesses to post the "No guns allowed" sign on all entrance doors. Infact, the City of Wichita also has the "no weapons allowed" sign posted on all public and private businesses. I am sorry that you found the sign to be offensive. If you need further clarification about the "No weapons allowed" sign postings feel free to contact the City of Newton..."
Is this accurate? Is there no preemption law in Kansas? Can cities mandate this sort of thing?
Here is a copy of the email I sent to Days Inn, btw...
"Kansas has a law allowing properly licenced individuals to carry self-protection weapons (concealed), the state also offers excellent hunting opportunities. That this property does not allow guests to bring their legally owned hunting and personal protection weapons into their rooms is ridiculous and offensive.
1) No one wants to leave their expensive hunting/self-defense weapons in their vehicle and subject to theft - The sign actually makes hunting vehicles in the parking lot targets for gun theft.
2) The sign is offensive, it does nothing to keep guests safe. In fact, quite the opposite.
3) The sign informs criminals that guests have been disarmed and are easy victims.
While I recognise the right of the property owner to make this policy decision I will exercise my right not to stay at this property again and to inform my friends andbusiness associatesof the situation there."
While in Kansas a few weeks ago I saw many of these signs while in Wichita and Newton. I wrote to Days Inn about the sign and received this from the property manager in Newton...
"...it was not our decision to post the "No Guns allowed" sign.The City of Newton mandated all businesses to post the "No guns allowed" sign on all entrance doors. Infact, the City of Wichita also has the "no weapons allowed" sign posted on all public and private businesses. I am sorry that you found the sign to be offensive. If you need further clarification about the "No weapons allowed" sign postings feel free to contact the City of Newton..."
Is this accurate? Is there no preemption law in Kansas? Can cities mandate this sort of thing?
Here is a copy of the email I sent to Days Inn, btw...
"Kansas has a law allowing properly licenced individuals to carry self-protection weapons (concealed), the state also offers excellent hunting opportunities. That this property does not allow guests to bring their legally owned hunting and personal protection weapons into their rooms is ridiculous and offensive.
1) No one wants to leave their expensive hunting/self-defense weapons in their vehicle and subject to theft - The sign actually makes hunting vehicles in the parking lot targets for gun theft.
2) The sign is offensive, it does nothing to keep guests safe. In fact, quite the opposite.
3) The sign informs criminals that guests have been disarmed and are easy victims.
While I recognise the right of the property owner to make this policy decision I will exercise my right not to stay at this property again and to inform my friends andbusiness associatesof the situation there."
