Skeptic Bob
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This is US specific. I realize there are different rules for different localities but in general, where concealed carry is legal, there are two main types of gun free zones. There are places declared gun free by the government. These may be government buildings, banks, public transportation and such. If you get caught carrying in such a place at a minimum you may lose your permit to carry. Worst case is jail time.
Then there are private gun free zones. Maybe a movie theater or restaurant puts up a sign saying it doesn't allow guns. The worst case if you get caught carrying in such a place is you can be asked to leave.
I think it is safe to say you shouldn't carry in a government mandated gun free zone. But what about private gun free zones? What is your stance? Personally, I would prefer to give my business to a place that isn't a gun free zone but if that is not an option at that time, and I am well concealed, I may go in anyway. In the unlikely event the business finds out and tells me to leave, I will leave with no objection. Because then it could be trespassing and that IS illegal.
What do you think? Is that wrong of me?
Then there are private gun free zones. Maybe a movie theater or restaurant puts up a sign saying it doesn't allow guns. The worst case if you get caught carrying in such a place is you can be asked to leave.
I think it is safe to say you shouldn't carry in a government mandated gun free zone. But what about private gun free zones? What is your stance? Personally, I would prefer to give my business to a place that isn't a gun free zone but if that is not an option at that time, and I am well concealed, I may go in anyway. In the unlikely event the business finds out and tells me to leave, I will leave with no objection. Because then it could be trespassing and that IS illegal.
What do you think? Is that wrong of me?