Anti Article - Guns in Banks

[Dead Duck]

I just came back from the bank making a deposit...nothing happened.

Oh my God! Are you alright?
Didn't you read the article?

 

[Mark 1911]

They can write all the stupid articles they want. I'm not disarming, especially in a bank, one of the most favorite spots of bank robbers.

 

[Force10]

A recent study shows that nearly 100% of bank robberies happen in banks...

 

[IndyDave1776]

A recent study shows that nearly 100% of bank robberies happen in banks...

I never would have believe such a thing!

 

[Redhorse]

A recent study shows that nearly 100% of bank robberies happen in banks...

Well I guess we'll have to outlaw bank robbery. That'll solve the problem.

 

[MikeDVB]

Maybe they mean all our holsters that rub and give us blisters.

You obviously don't have the right holster then...

Or, put a lot of metal in your pockets, and go in everyday.

That sounds like a good time. Perhaps get a few people to do it in a row... They do need to have legitimate banking business to conduct though and I'd probably suggest the metal be something that an ordinary person would possibly carry...

A big set of keys, a small flash light, a multi-tool, a big metal belt buckle...

A recent study shows that nearly 100% of bank robberies happen in banks...

I don't believe it.

Well I guess we'll have to outlaw bank robbery. That'll solve the problem.

Murder and rape should also be against the law because that would sure stop a lot of the more heinous crimes.

 

[Stschil]

I can't tell you home many injuries have occurred to 'innocents' when I carry in my local bank. I mean I really can't because I am unaware of any.

 

[HD1911]

I've open carried in a Bank.... and guess what happened? Nothing.

 

[actaeon277]

Teller today asked me why I was carrying. Other tellers got a chuckle, cause I've been OCing there for 3+ years.
I told her a police officer was tok heavy t o carry.
Kinda funny, cause i was depositing pretty stuffed bank money bags.

Gee, why would i carry?

 

[MikeDVB]

Teller today asked me why I was carrying. Other tellers got a chuckle, cause I've been OCing there for 3+ years.
I told her a police officer was tok heavy t o carry.
Kinda funny, cause i was depositing pretty stuffed bank money bags.

Gee, why would i carry?

I usually respond to "Why are you carrying a gun?" with "Why not?"

One of two things then happen:
1. They realize they really have no good reason in mind for me not to carry.
2. I find out why they're against it.

Either way - it's entertaining.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Within the last month, a credit union near my home was robbed. It so happens that this CU has a sign on the door forbidding weapons on premises, even if one is licensed, and no exception is made (on the sign, anyway, though probably in enforcement of it) for police.

Funny thing... their sign did not protect them.

As it happens, I use that CU for a car loan, and am in there once a month. If they install those doors on the place, they will lose my business... since I will not be able to enter to make my payments.

OTOH, if there is a robbery while I'm in there... It'll be the safest the staff there have been all day.

I am hopeful that the robbers choose simply to run when confronted. I do not want to shoot anyone. Regardless, I will be going home to my family that night.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[Scout]

One credit union I went into, you go into the foyer one at a time, they tell you to remove your hat and sunglasses if you are wearing them, then they buzz you in one at a time. I have not been back.


what I get from this thread is that only open carried weapons are dangerous.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

I open carry in my bang on a regular basis. Especially when i make deposits for work.

They have never said anything. just friendly and polite.

 

[MikeDVB]

I open carry in my bang on a regular basis.

Yeah, I always OC in my bang as well .

 

[Peter McM]

I open carry in my bang on a regular basis. Especially when i make deposits for work.

They have never said anything. just friendly and polite.

An armed man walking into a bank and leaving money?

They're probably thinking you don't quite understand the whole "robbery" thing...

 

[mrortega]

I open carry in my bang on a regular basis.

Oh, no!! This could be snatched up as someone's tag line just like, "I shaked his hard."

 

[Peter McM]

CC'd this morning into IN Members CU by the Pyramids; first time I've carried into a bank. I was very comfortable. Did my business as usual--no one knew but me.

I've never bothered to notice "no gun" signs on banks before, but as I approached the door, all I saw an indication prohibiting was smoking. No reference to firearms seemed to be posted.

 

[IndyDave1776]

CC'd this morning into IN Members CU by the Pyramids; first time I've carried into a bank. I was very comfortable. Did my business as usual--no one knew but me.

I've never bothered to notice "no gun" signs on banks before, but as I approached the door, all I saw an indication prohibiting was smoking. No reference to firearms seemed to be posted.

Well, if you fired your gun, you technically would be smoking!

 

[Peter McM]

Well, if you fired your gun, you technically would be smoking!

Not me--I use new "smokeless" ammo. Just a little pinch between the hammer and firing pin. Very satisfying, with none of that offensive second-hand gunpowder smell!

 

[IndyDave1776]

Not me--I use new "smokeless" ammo. Just a little pinch between the hammer and firing pin. Very satisfying, with none of that offensive second-hand gunpowder smell!