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To: marktwain

Question from a foreigner. Are guns allowed inside banks in all right-to-carry States? I remember being in Arizona years and years ago and of course I was surprised to see citizens toting guns (I was also surprised to see a drive-in church). I had to deal with some people who had side arms on display and I flippantly said: “Hey that’s not fair, I want one too!” They pointed me to a nearby gunshop. But going to the bank, I saw that they had to leave their weapons outside. Or at least that’s what I remember.

BTW, I’m not against guns. I used to be until I thought about it. So it’s just pure curiosity.


3 posted on 12/16/2011 5:36:36 AM PST by Youaskedforit
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To: Youaskedforit
Are guns allowed inside banks in all right-to-carry States?

Most banks are private property. The owner of the private property gets to decide whether to allow armed citizens inside.

I have often carried in banks and credit unions in Arizona.

5 posted on 12/16/2011 5:50:44 AM PST by marktwain (In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.)
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To: Youaskedforit

It is private property. The owner of the private property may place restriction on the carry of firearms. Some laws require the posting of signs if carry is prohibited.

In my home town, I can remember going to the bank with my father. While there, another customer brought their shotgun in, handed to the guard, got out some cash and walked down the street to the gunsmith to get his shotgun worked on. No real fuss was made about it.


14 posted on 12/16/2011 9:44:25 AM PST by taxcontrol
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