One concern that businesses which consider a gun-free policy have is that such a policy may be unenforceable because the guns carried by CCW licensees must be concealed. This is a false concern. Companies adopting a gun-free policy need not search customers or employees, or set up metal detectors at company entrances, for the policy to be effective in reducing the risk of gun violence on company property.142 A simple notice that persons carrying concealed weapons must leave their weapons outside will prevent law-abiding citizens from carrying firearms onto business property. Anyone who violates the gun-free policy may risk criminal penalties. In addition, employees who violate a gun-free policy can be disciplined or fired. These are ample enough incentives to ensure widespread compliance with a gun-free policy.
