Have you ever checked your gun at an Indiana Casino ?

[WileECoyotee]

The wife and I are thinking of driving down to the Belterra Casino in southern Indiana and it's about 5hr drive .
I know I cannot carry on the boat ( casino ) , and that they have to have a secure storage for patrons that are carrying .
My question is have you ever checked your gun at a casino , and what would be the proper way of doing so , without any type of Hype being made ?


I really don't like not being armed while driving that far from my home and would like your advice and opinions please .

 

[Ricnzak]

I can think of only two options. A secure locking case in your vehicle that bolts to the floor pan. Or a call to the security office in advance to inquire about check in procedures.

 

[bigus_D]

I'm interested to hear what you find out (if you end up calling in and/or checking your gun).

 

[a.bentonab]

I don't know about Belterra, but from what I have heard at Casino Aztar in Evasnville their "secure storage" consists of a "safe deposit box" at the hotel front desk.

 

[dubsac]

At Belterra I opted for the safe in our room rather then at the front desk.
Hope you enjoy yourself and WIN some $$$$$$$$$$$.

 

[dice dealer]

I work at the Horseshoe casino ..

All you have to do is tell the security officer at the turnstiles you need to check your weapon ...they have a lock box there at the turnstiles ...

they check your ID give you a ticket (same as at the valet) .
when you leave you give them the ticket , the give you back your firearm ..

don't know about the other casino's here in southern indiana . but you can see the lock boxes made into the wall at the turnstiles at the horseshoe ..

p.s.

Before anyone ask ..They check pretty much everyones ID not just if your checking a firearm ...
Unless your an old dude like me ....lol

 

[IndyMonkey]

As much as I hate to but I have a compartment that is hidden in my truck that I leave my handgun in when I cant carry it.

 

[dice dealer]

As much as I hate to but I have a compartment that is hidden in my truck that I leave my handgun in when I cant carry it.

I have more than one .....lol

 

[Roadie]

Doesn't the law say "Riverboat casino"? If so, does that apply to a free-standing casino?

 

[BIG TIM]

Do not leave your weapon in your vehicle at Indiana Live Casino in Fairland. I get the local paper daily and I would say there are at least three vehicle break ins weekly there. I believe that some real professionals target casino lots.

 

[IndyMonkey]

I have more than one .....lol

When I get a new truck I like to make stash areas to keep stuff hidden from people breaking into my truck and the wife. Doesnt matter which one finds it, the end results are the same.

 

[360]

I carried into Indiana LIVE!, asked about check, and they made me take it back to the car. Rather than raise a stink about it, I did.

 

[OVERTHEHILLGUY]

Come on guys, you know what most people would do........

 

[WileECoyotee]

I work at the Horseshoe casino ..

All you have to do is tell the security officer at the turnstiles you need to check your weapon ...they have a lock box there at the turnstiles ...

they check your ID give you a ticket (same as at the valet) .
when you leave you give them the ticket , the give you back your firearm ..

don't know about the other casino's here in southern indiana . but you can see the lock boxes made into the wall at the turnstiles at the horseshoe ..

p.s.

Before anyone ask ..They check pretty much everyones ID not just if your checking a firearm ...
Unless your an old dude like me ....lol

Alright , that's just what I'll do . TY

Appreciate everyone's help here





you can close and or delete this thread Mods .

TY

 

[MrsGungho]

I carried into Indiana LIVE!, asked about check, and they made me take it back to the car. Rather than raise a stink about it, I did.

I thought they had to provide a safe storage for weapons needing checked? Anyone know?

 

[Roadie]

I thought they had to provide a safe storage for weapons needing checked? Anyone know?

That's what the gaming commission laws say, but they do specify "riverboat casino" so maybe the land based ones are exempt?

 

[Mikeh82]

YES Beltera has a locked storage place for your gun or any other item you want locked up that fits... I know for a fact that Beltera, Horsehoe and French Lick have them.. I use them..

 

[sparkyfender]

Wanna check mine at the French Lick casino. Left my H&K P7 in the vehicle last week.

Just haven't witnessed anyone else doing so, and I haven't noticed any storage facilities near turnstiles. Guess I'll ask.

 

[rmabrey]

After the shooting outside Aztar about a month ago I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving mine in the car. Sad to admit it but I knew the shooter, not someone I associate with regularly, just a ex co-worker from the restaurant business. On a side note is french lick considered a "riverboat casino" isn't more like a "pondboat casino"?

 

[sparkyfender]

They have done away with the "boat" pretext; no more fake smokestacks, paddle wheels, or pilothouse, and even the little moat is gone.


It is now styled to resemble "The Brown." A long gone hotel and casino from the olden days..............It is a land based casino, nothing more.