OK, yet another question in the never-ending quest for truth, justice, etc. . . I’ve been in conversation with “experts”, such as the state Attorney General’s office, upper echelon of the state police, security firms, and local state police patrolmen, about the advisability/inadvisability of putting warning signs up regarding the property being protected by firearms, and the advisability/inadvisability of carrying firearms openly on our property.
The responses I’ve gotten thus far range to advisable – inadvisable – and everything in between. A review of literature (what there was of it that was even close to applicable), proved to be a waste of my time. Security firms were all in favor of installing their systems, including their signage. When I mentioned that I’d read that while having a system was a good idea, omitting the signage was also a good idea, they disagreed. I got the impression they were more interested in advertising their system being on the premises rather than what’s in our best interests, so I quickly discounted their points of view.
The Attorney General’s office advised placing “do not trespass” signs prominently on the perimeter of the premises. To my original inquiry re: gun signage – they were noticeably quiet – rendering no opinion even remotely pro or con, but decidedly in the middle. Again, No help there.
The state police, both upper and lower ranks, were equally mixed about their opinions. They also favored the “no trespass” signs. Again, no real help there.
Unfortunately, pertaining to the open-carrying of a firearm on our own property, while it’s legal, the opinions about the effects/results were again mixed by all parties (except security firms – I didn’t ask them). Some stated it could be a deterrent to would-be miscreants, given the obvious potential of significant bodily harm to themselves, while others felt it could be an incentive to a would-be miscreant seeking to obtain a firearm.
What we’re seeking here are positive suggestions about the 2 issues mentioned, specifically: 1) the advisability/inadvisability of posting warning signs regarding the property being protected by firearms; and 2) the advisability/inadvisability of open-carrying firearms on our property.
While the opinions pertaining to dogs, lights, sirens, fences, reinforced doors, reinforced windows, and so on and so forth, were offered in good faith (and many of them are being looked into currently), we feel they’ve been covered ad infinitum/ad nauseum, and therefore don’t need readdressing herein. Our gratitude and appreciation are submitted to all who constructively contribute to this topic of conversation. Thank you!!!
The responses I’ve gotten thus far range to advisable – inadvisable – and everything in between. A review of literature (what there was of it that was even close to applicable), proved to be a waste of my time. Security firms were all in favor of installing their systems, including their signage. When I mentioned that I’d read that while having a system was a good idea, omitting the signage was also a good idea, they disagreed. I got the impression they were more interested in advertising their system being on the premises rather than what’s in our best interests, so I quickly discounted their points of view.
The Attorney General’s office advised placing “do not trespass” signs prominently on the perimeter of the premises. To my original inquiry re: gun signage – they were noticeably quiet – rendering no opinion even remotely pro or con, but decidedly in the middle. Again, No help there.
The state police, both upper and lower ranks, were equally mixed about their opinions. They also favored the “no trespass” signs. Again, no real help there.
Unfortunately, pertaining to the open-carrying of a firearm on our own property, while it’s legal, the opinions about the effects/results were again mixed by all parties (except security firms – I didn’t ask them). Some stated it could be a deterrent to would-be miscreants, given the obvious potential of significant bodily harm to themselves, while others felt it could be an incentive to a would-be miscreant seeking to obtain a firearm.
What we’re seeking here are positive suggestions about the 2 issues mentioned, specifically: 1) the advisability/inadvisability of posting warning signs regarding the property being protected by firearms; and 2) the advisability/inadvisability of open-carrying firearms on our property.
While the opinions pertaining to dogs, lights, sirens, fences, reinforced doors, reinforced windows, and so on and so forth, were offered in good faith (and many of them are being looked into currently), we feel they’ve been covered ad infinitum/ad nauseum, and therefore don’t need readdressing herein. Our gratitude and appreciation are submitted to all who constructively contribute to this topic of conversation. Thank you!!!
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