LGS Carry

Indy Wing Chun · 09-01-2012

Every LGS I've been to has a sign that reads something along the lines of "No Loaded Weapons In The Store". So, in light of this recent thread:

http://ingunowners.com/forums/genera...yes_again.html

I'm curious what you INGOers do in regards to these signs when it comes to your LGS? Now a lot of establishments have "No Weapons" signs and I know that the signs don't have legal weight in and of themselves, a lot of people ignore them and if they're concealed usually go unbothered and if they're OC will just leave and find another place. But the LGS tends to be a more hangout/friendly place and I tend not to want to "buck the system" there.

Also, INGO LGS owners/operators, what's your opinions regarding the "No Loaded Weapons" signs and the above thread?

BowhuntnHoosier · 09-01-2012

Those signs are for insurance and idiots that come in wanting work done on a loaded gun. Shop workers don't want to be handed a loaded freaking gun. As long as gun stays in holster you should have no problems. At least all the shops I have entered have had no problems with me OC'ing.

gregkl · 09-01-2012

Yeah, it's ironic that a gun shop which is one of the greatest proponents of the 2nd amendment bars people from exercising their rights.

I hear on this forum people getting all upset when a restaurant or a clothing store won't let them carry, so they refuse to do business with them.

How many of them refuse to do business with a gun store when they post the same sign?

sgreen3 · 09-01-2012

CC, Problem Solved. I dont go anywere unless Im carrying.

TTB Yeee · 09-01-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowhuntnHoosier

Those signs are for insurance and idiots that come in wanting work done on a loaded gun. Shop workers don't want to be handed a loaded freaking gun. As long as gun stays in holster you should have no problems. At least all the shops I have entered have had no problems with me OC'ing.

This...if it stays holstered they don't care, just don't waive it around.

357 Terms · 09-01-2012

I have always assumed that it in reference to someone trying to sell/trade a firearm.

Some guy brings in a gun he wants to sell and hands over a loaded gun for inspection, I could certainly understand a LGS employee getting upset about that.

esrice · 09-01-2012

This gets brought up every few months on INGO, and can get kinda heated sometimes.

BowhuntnHoosier pretty much nailed it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowhuntnHoosier

Those signs are for insurance and idiots that come in wanting work done on a loaded gun. Shop workers don't want to be handed a loaded freaking gun. As long as gun stays in holster you should have no problems. At least all the shops I have entered have had no problems with me OC'ing.

the1kidd03 · 09-01-2012

I always thought it was really meant for guys bringing in guns for work or trade. I could certainly see a liability standpoint of it though for their business though. That being said, I USUALLY abide by the sign by carrying my weapon HOLSTERED and out of respect for their wishes I remove the magazine (placing it in my back pocket so it's still accessible).

TODAY, however, I traveled to a couple of the LGS as I normally do each week/when I get the chance to do so. I walked into one of my favorites (PSS) which actually DOES NOT have such a sign posted. Hence, I was OC and loaded without dropping the mag. I've OCed in there DOZENS of times, as has my wife. Often talking to Bob, bargaining, etc. I've NEVER had a problem in there in the 15 or so years I've bought from them probably nearly half of all my gun purchases. Yet, today one of their "new" guys (I think he's been there maybe a year or so, don't remember him before that) asked if it was loaded, and it caught me "off guard." He asked (or rather "ordered" although respectfully) that I go back to my vehicle and unload. My wife and I complied, but didn't buy anything and had my FIRST "unsatisfactory" visit there.

I'm still a little disappointed to be honest. Make a policy, stick to it by all employees and enforce it universally...or don't do it at all IMO.

Then went to Bradis and dropped mag as usual per their sign on the door, no problems.

TomN · 09-01-2012

Signs? What signs?

IamLegend · 09-01-2012

Can't say I've ever seen a sign like that anywhere I go but I haven't been looking for one either.

View Poll Results: What do you do for LGS Carry?
Ignore sign, take chances	104	81.25%
Unload/Load in LGS Parking Lot	13	10.16%
Leave weapon in vehicle	11	8.59%
Plan LGS trip so you aren't carrying	0	0%
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09-01-2012	#1 (permalink)
Indy Wing Chun Marksman Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NE Side of Indy Posts: 365	LGS Carry Every LGS I've been to has a sign that reads something along the lines of "No Loaded Weapons In The Store". So, in light of this recent thread: http://ingunowners.com/forums/genera...yes_again.html I'm curious what you INGOers do in regards to these signs when it comes to your LGS? Now a lot of establishments have "No Weapons" signs and I know that the signs don't have legal weight in and of themselves, a lot of people ignore them and if they're concealed usually go unbothered and if they're OC will just leave and find another place. But the LGS tends to be a more hangout/friendly place and I tend not to want to "buck the system" there. Also, INGO LGS owners/operators, what's your opinions regarding the "No Loaded Weapons" signs and the above thread?

09-01-2012	#4 (permalink)
sgreen3 Grandmaster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scottsburg,In Posts: 7,827	CC, Problem Solved. I dont go anywere unless Im carrying. __________________ A reporter interviewing a Marine Sniper asked, " What do you feel when you have to shoot a terrorist"? The Marine shrugged his shoulders and replied "Recoil"

09-01-2012	#8 (permalink)
the1kidd03 Grandmaster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: somewhere Posts: 5,396	I always thought it was really meant for guys bringing in guns for work or trade. I could certainly see a liability standpoint of it though for their business though. That being said, I USUALLY abide by the sign by carrying my weapon HOLSTERED and out of respect for their wishes I remove the magazine (placing it in my back pocket so it's still accessible). TODAY, however, I traveled to a couple of the LGS as I normally do each week/when I get the chance to do so. I walked into one of my favorites (PSS) which actually DOES NOT have such a sign posted. Hence, I was OC and loaded without dropping the mag. I've OCed in there DOZENS of times, as has my wife. Often talking to Bob, bargaining, etc. I've NEVER had a problem in there in the 15 or so years I've bought from them probably nearly half of all my gun purchases. Yet, today one of their "new" guys (I think he's been there maybe a year or so, don't remember him before that) asked if it was loaded, and it caught me "off guard." He asked (or rather "ordered" although respectfully) that I go back to my vehicle and unload. My wife and I complied, but didn't buy anything and had my FIRST "unsatisfactory" visit there. I'm still a little disappointed to be honest. Make a policy, stick to it by all employees and enforce it universally...or don't do it at all IMO. Then went to Bradis and dropped mag as usual per their sign on the door, no problems. __________________ Son, the first amendment protects you from the government, Not from me.

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09-01-2012	#2 (permalink)
BowhuntnHoosier Plinker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Terre Haute Posts: 265	Those signs are for insurance and idiots that come in wanting work done on a loaded gun. Shop workers don't want to be handed a loaded freaking gun. As long as gun stays in holster you should have no problems. At least all the shops I have entered have had no problems with me OC'ing.

09-01-2012	#3 (permalink)
gregkl Expert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,731	Yeah, it's ironic that a gun shop which is one of the greatest proponents of the 2nd amendment bars people from exercising their rights. I hear on this forum people getting all upset when a restaurant or a clothing store won't let them carry, so they refuse to do business with them. How many of them refuse to do business with a gun store when they post the same sign?

09-01-2012	#6 (permalink)
357 Terms Marksman Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Between SB and FT.W Posts: 346	I have always assumed that it in reference to someone trying to sell/trade a firearm. Some guy brings in a gun he wants to sell and hands over a loaded gun for inspection, I could certainly understand a LGS employee getting upset about that.

09-01-2012	#10 (permalink)
IamLegend Plinker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: All the way Southern Indiana Posts: 148	Can't say I've ever seen a sign like that anywhere I go but I haven't been looking for one either.