Here's a novel idea - SUE THE MOVIE THEATER

[nipster]

This is a little know and not at all reported fact, but Colorado is one of those states that allows businesses to post legally binding signs which can make carrying of firearms, concealed or not, concealed weapons permit or not, ILLEGAL.

Texas and a couple other states have such laws too.

Well... this theater had one of these signs.

And quite possibly caused more people to die because legitimate gun owners had to leave their guns at home or in the car due to this stupid law and this stupid movie theater's policy.

How about someone sue the movie theater over this.

It wont bring anyone back, but maybe it will send a message to the other stupid companies who post "no gun" signs to not do so. It could save lives!

 

[McBear]

For some reason, should that occur I foresee a waiver in the future. That should make all those fun lines at movies and concerts and gunshows and football games much more enjoyable.

 

[AZretired]

I think it's a foregone conclusion that the Theater will be sued (and settle). As for waivers, I don't think they are worth the paper they will be written on.

 

[TexasArmed]

This is a little know and not at all reported fact, but Colorado is one of those states that allows businesses to post legally binding signs which can make carrying of firearms, concealed or not, concealed weapons permit or not, ILLEGAL.

Texas and a couple other states have such laws too.

Well... this theater had one of these signs.

And quite possibly caused more people to die because legitimate gun owners had to leave their guns at home or in the car due to this stupid law and this stupid movie theater's policy.

How about someone sue the movie theater over this.

It wont bring anyone back, but maybe it will send a message to the other stupid companies who post "no gun" signs to not do so. It could save lives!

in Texas, unless that sign was a 30.06 or a 51% the sign is not legally binding. Someone has already pointed out that where admissions or paid in Colorado, that those places are off limits to permit holders. When no gun signs go up, I believe the business that puts them up should assume all financial liability for security.

 

[stick_man]

OK, I am a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment and the right to carry concealed weapons. This question is not meant to distract from that right or to make it any less important, but is something I have been wondering about ever since the shooting. At what point does my right to carry a concealed weapon supersede those rights of the private property owner? I realize nobody is forcing me to go to THAT particular establishment. If I don't agree with their policies, I will take my business somewhere that does recognize my rights under the 2nd Amendment.

I have thought about this over and over. Each time, I keep coming to the same conclusion. If I don't like their policies, take the business elsewhere.

What would the feeling be if, in that same theater, there were 25 people with concealed permits and they all opened fire at the subject but accidently killed 7 or 8 people that happened to get in the way?

I am not trying to be a troll or even the devil's advocate here. I hope we never have to truly find out about the scenario spelled out above.

What say you?

 

[KJM]

in Texas, unless that sign was a 30.06 or a 51% the sign is not legally binding. Someone has already pointed out that where admissions or paid in Colorado, that those places are off limits to permit holders. When no gun signs go up, I believe the business that puts them up should assume all financial liability for security.

Next time you go to the movies and have the TSA run you through a body scanner, let me know if you re-thought that comment while you were waiting in line.

The world is an unsafe place. If you need to be protected everywhere you go, or people need the ability to "sue" anyplace that does not meet their personal needs...

stay home.

There can't be "security" everywhere you go, every day, all day long.

 

[AZretired]

Next time you go to the movies and have the TSA run you through a body scanner, let me know if you re-thought that comment while you were waiting in line.

The world is an unsafe place. If you need to be protected everywhere you go, or people need the ability to "sue" anyplace that does not meet their personal needs...

stay home.

There can't be "security" everywhere you go, every day, all day long.

Exactly where would the TSA be running you through a scanner to go to the movies?

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[TexasArmed]

Next time you go to the movies and have the TSA run you through a body scanner, let me know if you re-thought that comment while you were waiting in line.

The world is an unsafe place. If you need to be protected everywhere you go, or people need the ability to "sue" anyplace that does not meet their personal needs...

stay home.

There can't be "security" everywhere you go, every day, all day long.

I just stated my opinion. I don't travel to any state that does not recognize my permit, nor do I patronize or shop at any busiuness which has an "enforcable" no gun sign. They have the choice to put up the sign, I have the choice to refuse to spend money there and to encourage others to do the same.

There were something like 70 people shot at that theatre. If I were sitting on the jury I would vote to hold them liable. This individual went in and out a door which was not manned. Theatres are not off limits to CHL holders in Texas, unless they
put up a 30.06 sign. I don't know of any body scanners in use at movie theaters in Texas and have not seen any "legal" no gun signs at movie theateers in Texas. I would assume those are used at air ports, and train stations in Texas. Additionally, I don't travel anywhere that I can't drive, so I don't have to deal with body scanners.

After Nine Eleven I stated that if a gas station owner had to hire 50 security guards, to guard the pumps so that customers could safely pump gas, that it would bankrupt them. It looks to me like that it has bankrupted some of the airline companies.
My opinion is if they can afford all the security, body scanners,
high tech equipment so that they can body scan 90 year old ladies, they can certainly afford to pay damages in civil court,
for anyone victimized in the "hunting ranges" they set up for predators they created by putting up no gun signs. Property owners, homeowners, business owners are usually held liable for any unsafe condition they contributed to. Why should theater owners be exempt if their no gun signs contributed to an unsafe condition? JMO