Indiana-state-fair-use-metal-detectors-entrances-year-fairgrounds

[HubertGummer]

Yup. Unarmed security "guards" operating detectors. Stroller with diaper bag inside set it off, they did a quick look in the diaper bag and my knife made it in because they really are not thorough-placed in basket under phone. I guess it makes the sheep feel safer though...

 

[hoosierglock40]

I had no issues, didn't even see a metal detector on my way in

 

[Tactically Fat]

Went on Saturday. Parked in the infield. Walked to the south entrance - right by the coliseum. Had walk-through metal detectors.

Hid my knife in my shoe. Set off the detector. Lifted my shirt to show the huge metal belt buckle of my rigger-style web belt. He wanded that, got a positive hit, then let me through.

The sheer number of pocket knives I saw clipped to pockets, however, made me realize that I probably didn't need to stash the Kershaw Rake in my shoe anyhow.

Dozens upon Dozens of State Troopers. Especially for dusk and night time. Even saw a couple of State ERT guys. Most staties are "bad dudes" - but these two seemed to be more badder.

 

[KittySlayer]

I guess it makes the sheep feel safer though...

But what about the cows, pigs, chickens and other farm animals?

 

[roscott]

Returned to my vehicle and left the gun there. Knives under a 4” blade are allowed.

Given the the open gate bars and many other security shortcomings, these are just feel good measures. Anyone determined to do harm would have little difficulty.

It will likely be our last visit to the fair if they continue with this system. I’m sad to see that we are becoming increasingly tolerant of these measures in the name of “safety.”

 

[bwframe]

State Fair attendance slips by 5 percent, despite best-ever crowd on weekday

 

[KellyinAvon]

Standing by for the lawsuit dogpile!

 

[Trigger Time]

Standing by for the lawsuit dogpile!

I saved my receipts and I WILL gladly participate in any lawsuit

 

[Trigger Time]

State Fair attendance slips by 5 percent, despite best-ever crowd on weekday

Weekday attendance so high because no one feels safe at the fair at night anymore because of the locals living around the fair that attend. They're ****ing criminals and waiting to pounce and the state takes away peoples RIGHT to defend themselves. Who wants to be the meat sacrifice? No one.
If they think a crap load of state troopers makes anyone feel safe, it doesn't

 

[MCgrease08]

I took the family yesterday for the last day. We ended up parking in the infield (something I have never paid to do) and they put us on the dirt race track near the stables and little kiddie midway. We walked right off the track and into the main thorough fair. There was no real entrance point and no security to speak of. Definitely no metal detectors.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I saved my receipts and I WILL gladly participate in any lawsuit

DOGPILE!!