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Hi all. I have been carrying for about three years now. Since that time I have been reluctant to buy tickets for sporting events, concerts, etc. I don't want to be without my firearm during these events more than at any other time being out in public. I do respect the rights of private businesses from having a policy of prohibiting firearms, but my issue is more that I don't want to buy tickets ahead of time not knowing the venue's policy on CC, only to find that I am turned away at the door by the bouncer. Then what? Go through the hassle of arguing to get a refund? Here are the options as I see it:
1/ Ask about CC policy before purchasing tickets
Good: If they even know, at least I can make a decision based on their policy ahead of time.
Bad: They may just guess (wrong), then I still have an issue when trying to gain entry. Also, maybe they never thought about it but now put policies/searches in place going forward, thus screwing others in the future. Also may be difficult to even get to talk to a live person at all.
2/ Don't ask, take my chances
Good: Only good if not searched at the door
Bad: They may turn me away at the door (BTW, I couldn't just go put it in my car, as normally I would take public transportation to such events). If the terms on the back of the ticket do in fact prohibit firearms, how do I argue that I couldn't possibly know the policy until after purchasing then reading the terms (they could rightfully say I could have asked first, so now see point #1 again and we are in a vicious circle). Then what? Argue until they call local LEO? I want nothing to do with interacting with any level of LEO ever, even if I am in the right and (supposedly) have nothing to fear. We all know how that can go.
So how do you all handle this situation?
Thanks
1/ Ask about CC policy before purchasing tickets
Good: If they even know, at least I can make a decision based on their policy ahead of time.
Bad: They may just guess (wrong), then I still have an issue when trying to gain entry. Also, maybe they never thought about it but now put policies/searches in place going forward, thus screwing others in the future. Also may be difficult to even get to talk to a live person at all.
2/ Don't ask, take my chances
Good: Only good if not searched at the door
Bad: They may turn me away at the door (BTW, I couldn't just go put it in my car, as normally I would take public transportation to such events). If the terms on the back of the ticket do in fact prohibit firearms, how do I argue that I couldn't possibly know the policy until after purchasing then reading the terms (they could rightfully say I could have asked first, so now see point #1 again and we are in a vicious circle). Then what? Argue until they call local LEO? I want nothing to do with interacting with any level of LEO ever, even if I am in the right and (supposedly) have nothing to fear. We all know how that can go.
So how do you all handle this situation?
Thanks