Bank carry?

[dudley0]

Rarely do I go into a bank... but if I do I have a firearm with me. My problem is forgetting it is on when I go to the post office. Stupid law in my opinion. I run in and check the box... how much trouble could a guy cause in a post office?

 

[Royal-1]

I did a sale once at a bank, the guy I bought the handgun from wanted to get a notarized receipt for the sale, so we walked into the bank, up to the teller and placed the gun on the counter, it it's box, BTW. We did check the S# of it so it was taken out of the box during the signing of the receipt. Kind of spooky, but all went well. The seller knew the teller so maybe that helped a bunch. I am sure the seller was armed as was I. No problems.

 

[Menace67]

I did not it was ok to carry in a bank, thanks for the posts!!

 

[natetheace]

I was working in louisville last week. Went into my bank to cash a check while CCing and didn't notice the "no guns" sticker on the door till i was walking out. Oops! Wonder what kind of trouble that could of caused me?

 

[BlueEagle]

Just getting you kicked out of the bank by the manager, most likely. If that.

I usually carry when I go to the bank. I don't go very often, though. Direct deposit paychecks, and I have the Chase app on my phone so I can deposit checks from friends/family from right here at my desk.

 

[billybob44]

Always..

has anyone ever carried in a bank?

Always in the banks. Not in the school/Post Office.
Glad to see another McCordsville Member..Bill..

 

[GetA2J]

I run a business so I usually carry concealed while at work.
Every time I go to the bank I carry. There was a time on a Saturday when I was carrying openly and went to the bank without even a funny look.

 

[88GT]

My (soon-to-be-former) bank, M&I, has a stupid sign emblazoned on the front door that says something to the effect of "We participate in the No hat, No Hoods, No sunglasses, and No guns something-or-other."

I laughed at it quietly yesterday when I walked in to make a deposit with the Kimber on the hip and the .38 in the purse.

 

[bassplayrguy]

This would make me a little nervous the first time I think.

 

[ProLibertate]

My (soon-to-be-former) bank, M&I, has a stupid sign emblazoned on the front door that says something to the effect of "We participate in the No hat, No Hoods, No sunglasses, and No guns something-or-other."

+1

Their "No Hats. No Hoods. No Sunglasses. No Guns" policy is now my "no money here" policy. My accounts with M&I will be closed Monday.

Anyone recommend a good 2A friendly bank or credit union?

 

[ProLibertate]

This would make me a little nervous the first time I think.

What would make you nervous? Carrying in a bank? I would be a little more nervous making the assumption that the $8/hr unarmed security guard would protect me in the event of an untimely robbery.

 

[loony1]

always cc in my bank

 

[Bill of Rights]

Open carry is perfectly legal in IN. There is no differentiation in the law between open and concealed and where you can carry with one or the other. There are plenty of people on INGO that open carry into the bank. Reactions range from nothing, to a manager telling them not to carry into the bank. That person closed their accounts. Only state I know of where its illegal to carry into a bank is Montana. Could be others though...

One of our members was asking yesterday about carrying out of state and I looked up the route of the trip he had planned. North Carolina also prohibits firearms in banks.

Yes but not the ones with the no guns signs and the metal detector.

Fifth Third has at least 4 branches I've been to with them. The one at 38th and Pennsylvania Ave also has an officer in the parking lot. It's the one I visit due to the proximity to work.

If my gun is not welcome at my bank, my money would not be either.

I was working in louisville last week. Went into my bank to cash a check while CCing and didn't notice the "no guns" sticker on the door till i was walking out. Oops! Wonder what kind of trouble that could of caused me?

None. KY does not prohibit guns in banks.

+1

Their "No Hats. No Hoods. No Sunglasses. No Guns" policy is now my "no money here" policy. My accounts with M&I will be closed Monday.

Anyone recommend a good 2A friendly bank or credit union?

I've never had a problem with Chase. YMMV.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[youngda9]

I carry everywhere where legal to do so. It is legal to carry in a bank. I try to avoid the banks if at all possible and use the ATM while in my car.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

has anyone ever carried in a bank?

Yes

even open carry?

Yes

I was asked by my credit union if I would please cover up when I came in though. The manager said that he knew it was my right to carry, and he had no problem with me OC but that the tellers were taught per corp to hit the panic button at the first sign of a gun. This was after I don't know how many times I went in there and no panic button being hit.

One of our members was asking yesterday about carrying out of state and I looked up the route of the trip he had planned. North Carolina also prohibits firearms in banks.
Blessings,
Bill

In a couple of other states signs carry the weight of law though, such as OH. If a bank in those states post a no carry sign it is against the law to carry in them. This does not apply to just banks but any business.

Bill, I know you know this. Just putting it out there for any newbies that may not.

 

[D-Bo]

Every time i go to the bank. My bank is not in the best part of town.

 

[JSeroka]

Some banks can post that your not allowed to carry in them, and as such then your not permitted. Though I wouldn't do business with a bank as such so I don't worry about it.

I do alot of banking at Chase Banks as I use to do alot of technical work for them in the past. I do like their corporate policy which is one thing that keeps me coming back. They are a gun friendly company and will NEVER deny the a customer from carrying in their banks. If the bank ever has it posted or a branch manager says your not allowed, you call their corporate headquarters and they will immediately make the manager remove any signs that say your not allowed to carry.

In my opinion, if I were a bank robber I would target the banks where your only going to encounter 1 firearm from a security guard, not a possible firearm for all the customers there...but then again that is my opinion :-D

 

[Bill of Rights]

Yes

Yes

I was asked by my credit union if I would please cover up when I came in though. The manager said that he knew it was my right to carry, and he had no problem with me OC but that the tellers were taught per corp to hit the panic button at the first sign of a gun. This was after I don't know how many times I went in there and no panic button being hit.



In a couple of other states signs carry the weight of law though, such as OH. If a bank in those states post a no carry sign it is against the law to carry in them. This does not apply to just banks but any business.

Bill, I know you know this. Just putting it out there for any newbies that may not.

Absolutely. Excellent point that I didn't address. Too soon to rep you again.

I love this site.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[sj kahr k40]

Some banks can post that your not allowed to carry in them, and as such then your not permitted.

you may be breaking their rules but it's not illegal for you to carry at a bank or any other place that has a no guns sign unless it's a school, etc covered under the IC as illegal

 

[WhoDaThunk?RN]

I accidentally went into Hendricks Regional hospital this weekend carrying, didn't see the no gun sign till I walked out! oooppps