New "No Firearms" policy at metropolis?

[NolaMan61]

So, I live quite close to Metropolis open air mall in Plainfield, and apparently, atleast a few of the stores, have a no firearms policy. This I was completely unaware of seeing as there have been no signs posted (that I've seen), and nothing has ever been said during my two dozen other trips to that area. In particular I'm talking about the theater. Plainfield PD have never said anything about my gun in there, nor have any of the other employees. Just today I was told that Rave has a "No firearms policy". He then pointed to a small sign that you can't see unless you're within 10ft of it, that is facing the inside of the theater. And the sign is actually [inside] the theater. Which I find stupid.

I calmly explained to him that it was never an issue before, why was it now? To which he replied that he was just letting me know the policy and it wasn't up to him. That much I understand just fine, but I got the corporate office phone number and plan on calling about it. Because I frequent the theater, and I've never seen the sign before. I know my opinion wont change a multibillion dollar companies mind, but it gets on my nerves - this mentality that a sign is going to keep the bad guys away...

Just though I would share that... And wont be going back to that theater.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Private property - their call.

There's an easy solution - but that's not a debate I want to begin or participate in.

 

[GI JOE]

Same sign on the traders pointe theater... I conceal so I don't worry about it. But finding a new place to watch movies close to me is gonna be tough.

 

[Que]

I just got home from seeing Spider Man and didn't see a sign. Can't say that I ever look for a sign anywhere I go. We even stopped at Cold Stone for some of the good stuff. Am I printing?

OP, I'm not making fun of you in any way. If you are considering writing a letter to the corporate headquarters, please PM me their address and I will be glad to put one together, also.

 

[Classic Liberal]

I OC'd at Panera Bread just yesterday and no issue. I looked for signage, but there simply wasn't any I could see.

 

[marcweid]

I was at Rave watching Ted at 8pm. I was oc and cc. Kimber on waiste and LCP in my pocket. I was also there Thursday watching a movie with my daughter carrying the same way. No one has ever said anything to me nor have I ever seen the sign (I try really hard not to see them). Hopefully they never do or I guess I would have to leave the Kimber at home.

 

[GI JOE]

I just got home from seeing Spider Man and didn't see a sign. Can't say that I ever look for a sign anywhere I go. We even stopped at Cold Stone for some of the good stuff. Am I printing?

OP, I'm not making fun of you in any way. If you are considering writing a letter to the corporate headquarters, please PM me their address and I will be glad to put one together, also.

If you look closely you can BARELY see... Good choice in ice cream too

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Signs are great, aren't they? I just noticed two "Peace in the Streets" signs out in front of the fire station just down the road from my house. Whew! I feel much safer now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Q7cP3ij5g

 

[WestSider]

I always CC so I don't worry about signs.

 

[NolaMan61]

If you are considering writing a letter to the corporate headquarters, please PM me their address and I will be glad to put one together, also.

I was going to just call and speak with the corporate customer service rep. in person, actually. I think it's more effective and translates the point more clearly. Although I doubt it will do anything, I still feel the need to address the issue. The phone number for their headquarters is: 1-214-880-6300

Please, feel free to call and voice your opinions! Maybe if they get enough complaints for Open Carrier's they'll take that silly mess down. I know it's private property, but all that serves to do is disarm those who aim to protect the public when the police are still 5 minutes away.

I OC'd at Panera Bread just yesterday and no issue. I looked for signage, but there simply wasn't any I could see.

Yeah, I don't think it's a ban on the whole mall. Just rave theater, as far as I've seen.

I was at Rave watching Ted at 8pm. I was oc and cc. Kimber on waiste and LCP in my pocket. I was also there Thursday watching a movie with my daughter carrying the same way. No one has ever said anything to me nor have I ever seen the sign (I try really hard not to see them). Hopefully they never do or I guess I would have to leave the Kimber at home.

Exactly... that's why it caught me so off guard when the manager on duty said something about it. I've been to Rave theater about 7 times in the last 2 months or so... even standing in front of Plainfield PD during some shows, and nothing has ever been said.

I always CC so I don't worry about signs

I think I'm going to do the same. Get a pocket carry or something in 9mm just encase I ever run into situations like this again. Because by the time anything was said, I had already paid for my ticket. Do you recommend any good pocket carry guns?

 

[Sylvain]

I just got home from seeing Spider Man and didn't see a sign. Can't say that I ever look for a sign anywhere I go. We even stopped at Cold Stone for some of the good stuff. Am I printing?

OP, I'm not making fun of you in any way. If you are considering writing a letter to the corporate headquarters, please PM me their address and I will be glad to put one together, also.

The hat could be a give away.

 

[Tony7141]

No way I would go to the Rave without carrying, I hate the parking and how far out it is. Come to think of it, I pretty much hate the Metropolis mall all together.

 

[Mad Macs]

Your boy goes to IMA right? My sons (and I) have gone there for years.

 

[2cool9031]

CC and no one will know.

 

[Hotdoger]

CC and no one will know.

Do the right thing and don"t support gun hating businesses.....

 

[jiggypete]

Never seen the sign, but I have CC'd at Rave many times with no issues.

 

[Ljungman]

Ive always told stores if my gun is unwelcomed..so is my business.

 

[Bahrutile]

I always cc anyway, I notice signs at amc's carry there anyway and I guess simon malls have a no carry policy

I love this xds even with my temp uncle mikes iwb I carry all day and forget its there

 

[donballz]

Are there any gun friendly movie theaters left? Seems they are all going the way of Signs Will Protect Us.

 

[PKendall317]

No way I would go to the Rave without carrying, I hate the parking and how far out it is. Come to think of it, I pretty much hate the Metropolis mall all together.