Carrying in Lucas Oil (Monster Jam)

[sidewinder27]

I took the family to Disney On Ice last weekend and we walked through metal detectors and had to take most things out of our pocket. The guy yelled at me and grabbed for my basket because he was jacking around and I started to pull my cell and keys out of the bowl. Thankfully I remembered the article about them checking at all events now because I carried the last time we went.

 

[stephen87]

These type of events have become targets for muggings and robberies. Crims know when you are leaving sporting events or similar that you aren't carrying because you "can't" get in with weapons. Another example of the government trying to look out for our best interest and placing us in more danger.

It's not the government setting this policy, as that would be illegal. These are corporations who rent out the venue and set their rules. If you want this to change, talk to the corporation in charge.

 

[eldirector]

So... security theater at every Lucas Oil event? Forget it. They are officially off the list.

 

[VUPDblue]

These type of events have become targets for muggings and robberies. Crims know when you are leaving sporting events or similar that you aren't carrying because you "can't" get in with weapons. Another example of trying to look out for our best interests and placing us in more danger.

muggings and robberies are one in the same (robbery). Are you talking about events in Indy in particular, or just generalizing about events all over? If Indy specifically, I'm going to need you to cite crime stats for robberies immediately after events, and in the exact proximity of same.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

I took the family to Disney On Ice last weekend and we walked through metal detectors and had to take most things out of our pocket. The guy yelled at me and grabbed for my basket because he was jacking around and I started to pull my cell and keys out of the bowl. Thankfully I remembered the article about them checking at all events now because I carried the last time we went.

I put my gun in the basket and got through at a Colts game. They don't seem to be checking them very well.

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

So... security theater at every Lucas Oil event? Forget it. They are officially off the list.

Not really...it's up to the ones that rent the facility. I was at the Alabama concert the NRA put on and half the people there were carrying...at least half. Right there in Lucas Oil Stadium. Pretty cool.

 

[tcecil88]

I put my gun in the basket and got through at a Colts game. They don't seem to be checking them very well.

Uhh..... what? Really? That's awesome! Did they compliment you on your blaster or just not pay attention? If security stays like that, I may start going back to LOS for games and such.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

It's not the government setting this policy, as that would be illegal. These are corporations who rent out the venue and set their rules. If you want this to change, talk to the corporation in charge.

I've attempted to contact BLF head of security & haven't been called back or had my emails returned. Frustrating when you attempt to do the right thing and are stonewalled.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Uhh..... what? Really? That's awesome! Did they compliment you on your blaster or just not pay attention? If security stays like that, I may start going back to LOS for games and such.

It didn't look like a gun when I put it in :P

Pocket revolver in a winter glove. The knife was sitting out in the open, though... but the dude didn't seem to be paying much attention regardless.

 

[tcecil88]

That's a great idea. Never thought of that.

 

[stephen87]

I've attempted to contact BLF head of security & haven't been called back or had my emails returned. Frustrating when you attempt to do the right thing and are stonewalled.

I believe BLF is owned by a governmental entity as well. The private corporations are those hosting the events. For what it's worth, VF is owned by the same people as BLF. I believe that to be ths Capital Improvement Board, a division of the city of Indianapolis. Therefore, they may NOT create a rule. They get around by SUGGESTING whoever leases the facility create a rule disallowing firearms.