Going to a movie theatre in FL

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Hi folks.
I am going to a movie theater here in FL this afternoon.
In reviewing what happened in Aurora, CO, and the man that was arrested for carrying in Connecticut, do you have any advice as to bringing my CW with me?
Thanks in advance.
 
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If they don't have a "no gun sign" carry it. If they do lock it in car or carry it anyway. Your decision. I always honor the "no gun sign" but that's me. You will have to decide for your self.
 
This is from Handgunlaw.us

Do "No Gun Signs" Have the Force of Law?
"NO"
"Handgunlaw.us highly recommends that you not enter a place that is posted "No Firearms" no matter what
the state laws read/mean on signage. We recommend you print out the No Guns = No Money Cards and
give one to the owner of the establishment that has the signage." As responsible gun owners and upholders of
the 2nd Amendment we should also honor the rights of property owners to control their own property even if
we disagree with them."
"No Firearm" signs in Florida have no force of law unless they are posted on property that is specifically
mentioned in State Law as being off limits to those with a Permit/License to Carry. If you are in a place not
specifically mentioned in the law that is posted and they ask you to leave, you must leave. If you refuse to
leave then you are breaking the law and can be charged. Even if the property is not posted and you are asked
to leave you must leave. Always be aware of the possibility that responding Police Officers who may have
been called without your knowledge and may not know the laws on trespass etc. could arrest you even if you
are within the law.
 
I have just recently started going back to the movies with my wife. The event in Aurora, Co. is always on my mind. The theater I go to here in NC is not posted. When we go I make sure we sit in seats on the far side of the theater away from where you enter. My wife sits on my left side since I'm right handed. I make sure that I pay attention the entrance and to anyone coming into the theater. Usually I only carry my 640 Pro with speed strips but when we go I also take my 642 with me. Call me paranoid but I'm not getting caught short even though I feel we live in a pretty safe area.
 
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Movies theaters are perfect places to carry a shoulder holster due to the cramped seating arrangements. Usually cool inside so wearing a windbreaker does not look out of place.
 
Thanks guys for your feedback. I found a couple articles also that ease my mind as to wether or not to carry. One of the articles was an incident here in FL were someone was open carrying, got in trouble...

I also am wondering... I have practiced dry shooting with the shorter magazine, but have shot at the range more so with the extra inch or so one (pardon my lack of shop words)... I am thinking about carrying with the short one as it prints less, but carrying my longer mag in my pocket. What are your thoughts on this one?
 
Talking to an attorney he told me that most carriers that get in trouble when going past no gun signs that don't have force of law is this.

They are told to leave which anyone who owns or has authority of any property can tell you. Well instead of leaving right away they want to argue about their rights. That is what gets them in trouble. Then they are trespassing. So when ask to leave any business or anyone elses property say "Thank You" and leave right away. It is their property!
 
We were in Florida a couple Winters ago and I carried as we walked a short distance to the movies. Turns out they served alcohol there. You might want to check on that.
 
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Shielded4good said:
Hi folks.
I am going to a movie theater here in FL this afternoon.
In reviewing what happened in Aurora, CO, and the man that was arrested for carrying in Connecticut, do you have any advice as to bringing my CW with me?
Thanks in advance.
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Stay home and rent a movie on Netflix if your anxiety is running that high. Things will return to a normal state sooner or later, breath, breath, breath. Remember the retired chief of police that shot a family man to death over a cell phone issue. Sounds like his actions were a result of your classic tunnel vision and seeing or feeling something that did not exist except in his own mind, No one will ever know, but what we do know is a couple of kids are going to be growing up without a father and a retired mans wife is going to have to live out her days alone, probably in shame. We should be able to work these every day annoyances out without a gun coming into play. Don't fuel the fire. The End
 
My recommendation would be to check the applicable laws in Florida.
Here in Michigan we are not legally permitted to ccw in a movie theatre that seats 2500 or more (all theatres combined). Many people play the odds of getting caught, I'm sure...but I am not one of them.

My wife and I have found a theatre that seats much less, has the best popcorn in the area, and has the newest recliner style chairs to boot!

P.S. Don't know what you are going to see, but I can highly recommend "Kingsmen". :)
 
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