Carrying at Keller Auditorium

[asquared]

We're going to see Hamilton soon at the Keller Auditorium in Portland. I know they say no concealed carry at the theatre, but is there any actual enforcement of it? I'm really just wondering if there's been any updates in the last two years like metal detectors. Someone asked this same question 2 years ago and there wasn't any then, but I've seen something from Keller saying they've updated security. Would just rather not leave my gun in the car in the great city of Portland and it's absolutely coming with me. If anyone has been recently that would be fantastic. Thanks!

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[nammac]

Last time I was at Keller was for the Nutcracker last holiday season. I carried a P365 and a few reloads, no issue. No wanding either

 

[bionic knees]

Hamilton?? why?? Portland?? why?? never in a million years!!

 

[asquared]

Hamilton?? why?? Portland?? why?? never in a million years!!

I grew up loving all things theatre and keep my politics out of it. The fact that it all happens in Portland is a seriously unfortunate side effect... Hence the post.

 

[FreePanda]

I've had no issues carrying there as well.

 

[when_DM_smiles]

I don't recall ever walking thru a metal detector or being wanded even as recently as February. Though, Hamilton is one of company''s bigger shows this year, so you never know.

Am curious as to who or where

they say no concealed carry at the theatre [?]

Was under the impression that the Keller was a publicly owned venue and Broadway Portland is just renting the space from Portland'5 which is part of Metro. Also, it doesn't fall under the court/school/hospital/capital/elected office building category.

I'd suggest just having a backup plan for safe short-term car storage just in case.

As a side note, "Outside food and beverage is not allowed in our theaters" (Portland'5 website)...so take the gun, leave the cannoli.

 

[Prefontaine]

Hamilton?? why?? Portland?? why?? never in a million years!!

Hamilton was awesome. Truth.

 

[Xaevian]

If it's named after Helen Keller, they won't see a thing...

 

[asquared]

Am curious as to who or where

It was in an email I got from Portland'5 earlier today.

"The following items are not permitted into Broadway in Portland events:
-Outside food or beverages
-No animals other than service animals
-Weapons of any kind even with a concealed weapons permit.
-Oversized bags are subject to search."


I think the plan is to just see what happens. We're going early so I'll have plenty of time to run the gun elsewhere should it be an issue. We went to a play at a nearby theatre, recently, with the same policy. No issues there.

Thanks everyone!

 

[nammac]

Always have a gun vault available in the vehicle being driven. Gives peace of mind should the need arise. It's like insurance or a fire extinguisher. Comforting to have available.

 

[Frank RW]

or just leave the gun at home and go enjoy yourself w/o the hassles. the odds are good you won't need it that day either.

 

[asquared]

or just leave the gun at home and go enjoy yourself w/o the hassles. the odds are good you won't need it that day either.

Odds are low, but never zero.

 

[asquared]

For anyone stumbling upon this post, and everyone who took the time to respond, everything went well! They did do bag checks, but no wanding or metal detectors. The play was very well done and my family enjoyed ourselves with the peace of mind provided by the founding fathers, Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson. They're still in a mask frenzy, which was a bummer, but most venues like this are. Pros and cons!

 

[ThorBeaver]

Shouldn't have any issue with the firearm.

Hamilton is a great production if you're a white person seeking validation from black people.

 

[Zukified]

Updating thread that we were just wanded for a comedy show. Might be by request of artist, but had to 180 to the car. Luckily we have a vault in the car.

 

[Jay Walk]

You had to mask up to see the play?

 

[DivCurlGrad72]

Who doesn't love a good musical?

 

[OrPackrat]

I'm headed to Keller later and was curious on carrying after the freak show of the moda center with them freaking out that my utility kilt and work boots had metal parts.

Looking, seeing the actual postings about Keller, looks like it is possible to carry although I ran across this recent artical and before that heard the report that Portland has hired AI to monitor people and look for disinformation and report you to big tech....

Anyways, couple screenshots of the article.

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Will Use AI to Scan for Weapons

www.wweek.com

 

[GrayGoose]

I'm headed to Keller later and was curious on carrying after the freak show of the moda center with them freaking out that my utility kilt and work boots had metal parts.

Looking, seeing the actual postings about Keller, looks like it is possible to carry although I ran across this recent artical and before that heard the report that Portland has hired AI to monitor people and look for disinformation and report you to big tech....

Anyways, couple screenshots of the article.

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Will Use AI to Scan for Weapons

www.wweek.com

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Ironically they need to implement Artificial Intelligence because they lack natural intelligence.

 

[User 1234]

Many places are switching to Evolv. It screens much faster than old school magnetic detectors. It is also effective at finding guns and knives.