Carrying at a concert?

[wolfts01]

Hey all. I'm going to a Bonamassa concert tonight at the Embassy and it got me thinking about the subject of carrying at concerts. It is strictly against the Embassy's policy to have weapons, even tasers and pepper spray. I actually somewhat agree with the policy, due to the nature of the event. If you end up needing to defend yourself it will be far too crowded to "safely" use a firearm to do so.

Just wondering what the general consensus is on whether carrying to concerts is a valid "exception" to the "always be armed" principle.


I have been to a concert there before (Skillet ), and there was an officer on duty. I feel this is "real" enough security to ease my worries. I'm still packing a few knives, however.

 

[Tripp11]

How will you defend yourself while walking from the concert venue to your personal vehicle?

Edit: I now see the comment about blades.

I would still carry at the concert venue, if I was able to get past whatever door/entrance security measures were in place.

 

[Donnelly]

How will you defend yourself while walking from the concert venue to your personal vehicle?

^^ This ^^

However, I could see the use of having something less than lethal as well in case it was needed at the venue.

Agreed, it would be extremely difficult to use a firearm in a crowded area like a concert. I tend to stay away from large gatherings such as this when the venue prohibits firearms. If they feel the need to disarm me, I prefer to spend my money elsewhere.

 

[Icarry2]

just my

If you get ejected you loose your concert experience and the money for the ticket

If you have the need to defend yourself beyond your physical ability you could be robbed of the rest of your experiences forever....

 

[Gabriel]

just my

If you get ejected you loose your concert experience and the money for the ticket

If you have the need to defend yourself beyond your physical ability you could be robbed of the rest of your experiences forever....

I agree. That being said, I've carried at several concerts in Chicago and have never had an issue.

 

[96firephoenix]

the general consensus is that I've been frisked at every concert I've been to, and they have signs that say "firearms prohibited" and its their property, their rules, either adapt or leave.

appendix carry should go un-frisked. my experience is that the concert frisk goes from about 2-10 o'clock. high noon is sure to be unfrisked.

 

[wolfts01]

the general consensus is that I've been frisked at every concert I've been to, and they have signs that say "firearms prohibited" and its their property, their rules, either adapt or leave.

appendix carry should go un-frisked. my experience is that the concert frisk goes from about 2-10 o'clock. high noon is sure to be unfrisked.

I ended up carrying after all, and thankfully there was no frisking. I haven't been frisked before at the Embassy, but I also haven't been to a concert serving alcohol until now. I didn't want to end up having to walk back to the car and (wrongfully) look like some crazy person. I know that under no circumstance would I have been able to use my gun (when at the concert), but it was comforting nonetheless.

I wore my belly band in low 12:00 appendix carry thinking the same thing. You'd be surprised what you can get by with if you're not "suspicious". I got into Pierre's with my knife by simply holding it in my hand along with my keys & other stuff as they frisked me; it was clearly visible. That is why my philosophy is to carry even when against their policy, because if they don't frisk every single person they may as well not even care.

Bonamassa is awesome, by the way.

 

[Benny]

I agree. That being said, I've carried at several concerts in Chicago and have never had an issue.

Carried what?

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Carried what?

I believe he is talking about a firearm. But he's LEO and so is covered under LEOSA.

 

[snowman46919]

I believe he is talking about a firearm. But he's LEO and so is covered under LEOSA.

Also not all of Chicago is in Illinois

 

[Kveldulf]

Also not all of Chicago is in Illinois

All of Chicago is in Illinois. The Chicago Metropolitan Area (Chicagoland) covers areas in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

 

[snowman46919]

All of Chicago is in Illinois. The Chicago Metropolitan Area (Chicagoland) covers areas in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

sorry I was referring to East Chicago.. it is all practically one city anymore ala indy and its burbs

 

[acase20]

i would attempt to cc, if i could pull it off

 

[syl]

Worst case if you're carrying -- you don't get in to the concert.
Worst case if you're not -- who knows?

 

[Benny]

I believe he is talking about a firearm. But he's LEO and so is covered under LEOSA.

LOL, that's information that could possibly be pertinent to this thread, isn't it?

Like, "yeah, I carry in the court house all the time and no one says a THING."