Banks no gun signs

[Bikewer]

I'm a police officer, and I walked into my local PNC branch in full uniform. One of the tellers said, "you're not supposed to have guns in here."

I just stared at her and turned sideways a bit so she could see my "police officer" patch in case she was under the impression I was some sort of security guard...( I was wearing our "bike patrol" uniform)
She just fidgeted and completed my transaction.

Amazing.

Locally, we had an incident where a Denny's employee raised a stink over a couple of detectives going in with their guns visible (badges as well...).
The manager had to come out and apologize to the coppers.

 

[cowhrse1]

In our state, banks are not required to post no gun signs as a "financial institution" is on the list of Places off Limits even with a Permit/Liscense per State Statute 69-2441. A permitholder who violates subsection (1) or (2) of section 69-2440 or section 69-2441 or 69-2442 is guilty of a Class III misdemeanor for the first violation and a Class I misdemeanor for any second or subsequent violation. However, I do not see financial institutions specifically listed in Michigan Statute.

"No Gun" signs in Nebraska and Michigan DO have Force of Law.

Info from Handgunlaw.us

 

[Ryanxia]

Local credit union. Has no such sign. If they did I was look for another institution to keep my money.

 

[leadchucker]

Financial institutions are off-limits for carry in NC. No signs needed.

 

[Whiskey11]

I have to ask, does the bank have armed guards? I work (as an armed guard) in a place that posts No Firearm Signs but isn't because the company is opposed to CCW/Open carrying, it's for liability sake. I realize it is hard to trust some 21-30 year old with a firearm to protect your life, but if some bad guy comes in and starts shooting at people and the armed security start engaging and then a CCWer joins in, there is NO GUARANTEE that officers arriving to that fight are going to mistake you, a CCWer, as the original perpetrator. Trust me, I don't agree with the law at all but I fully understand, at least from the company I work for, the reason why they post the signs. It is hard to argue that it is for your safety in that case, but that is the intent. We call in every armed Law Enforcement officer that comes in and it gets logged and all of the officers know who that person is, but we can't do that for CCWers.

I personally would feel horrible if I arrived to an engagement and have to determine which person is the actual threat and then make the wrong choice. =\

That said, I rarely step foot in a bank, usually the ATM outside though. I also don't carry outside of work.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

Financial institutions are off-limits for carry in NC. No signs needed.

not anymore. that law was changed.

http://www.concealedhandguncarry.com/21.html

you still can't legally carry in a bank if they put up a sign (just like any other private property)

 

[jtmo3]

No Whiskey and I brought that point up to the district manager. They tell you no firearms and then they don't have an armed guard there if needed. I told them if they are going to restrict me, they are then liable to take over but they couldn't because there was no armed guard. These places don't care.

 

[wtr100]

I never see these in IL we must be in ... wait never mind :banghead:

 

[leadchucker]

not anymore. that law was changed.

Thanks for the correction! I did not know.

 

[Kristensdaddy]

Bank Carry

For the record, there is no federal regulation concerning carrying within a bank. State and local laws may apply, as too may the banks wishes. Again, there is NO federal reg.

As noted, the Federal Reserve Banks are different by you will have no reason to go to one.

 

[bri]

I bank mostly with US Bank here in the Twin Cities (MN). No signs. I also haven't noticed a sign at any other banks.

 

[2nd 41]

Locally, we had an incident where a Denny's employee raised a stink over a couple of detectives going in with their guns visible (badges as well...).
The manager had to come out and apologize to the coppers.

I had a business. Me and my neighbors were always happy when the police would come into our stores.

 

[Double_J]

I deal with a local bank from back home and Navy Federal Credit Union. My local bank does not have any signs, nor do they care. My mother has been an employee of theirs for about 12 years and has seen nothing about carry at all.

Navy Federal on the other hand does have signs posted on every branch I have ever been to, but they are the normal "gun-buster" signs that do not carry weight of law everywhere. I thankfully only need to go in the lobby about once every six months, and that is right after work so I am not armed. I have sent a letter to the corporate office and I received a generic form letter in return stating it is for "safety of members and staff."

 

[Zombiphobia]

I use USAA.. never been to the actual bank, since it's in San Antonio and I live nowhere near there.

I also have used Bank of America, who has since lost my business through fraudulent business practices like signing me up for services I stated repeatedly I didn't want.

And I have an account with the National bank of Arizona. I haven't been there in about 3 years, but I don't recall seeing any signs about carrying inside.


If I was going to rob a bank, I doubt their regulations of weapon carrying would deter me. After-all, I'd want to be taken seriously, wouldn't I?
Though I guess I could use a ham sandwhich. Ham sandwiches killed Mama Cass, so they must be dangerous enough to rob a bank with.

 

[gossamer]

I'd be glad to fill out the close out tickets for you. I work on the platform at a bank and if you saw the difference on the camera between a person with a hat on and without, it makes our jobs much easier when there is fraud or a robbery to have a decent picture. Now, that being said, most of the time, we don't bother normal customers about it unless our Area Ops manager is in the branch. But you better believe non-customers (check cashers) get asked to remove their hat, sunglasses, hoods, or anything else covering their face.

And no, the bank managers don't think these no guns signs do a thing...but they have to put up what corporate says to put up.

Thank you. While I personally think it's a bad idea to keep CCW people out of your business, I also own my own business and my friends and family own their own business and show respect for the owners and their policies.

I generally just avoid places that tell me I can't carry. But I also show respect for places that say "no shirt, no shoes, no service." and I do not wear a hat or sunglasses into a bank. It's kind of common sense. Why would I want the person counting out my money to be nervous or put off for any reason?

Your right to wear what you please doesn't trump my right to tell you what is allowed and what is not allowed on my/my business's property. Be it guns, hats, or sunglasses; if I'm on someone else's property and they notify me they don't want me wearing something, I do not enter or I take it off because I respect their rights as much as my own.

I'm old enough that I generally remove a cap when indoors anyway. If it's a big-enough deal to me to wear a cap (it's not) or a gun, I simply vote with my feet and take my self, my business, and my money elsewhere. I will willingly forfeit the business of anyone who can't respect my rights -- and the rights of my other customers -- too.

 

[hso]

My CU doesn't and neither does the Sun Trusts here.