I've been gearing up, training, and generally preparing to begin concealed carrying here in Arizona. I plan on getting an actual permit soon, as constitutional carry is a bit more restricted. But I've begun taking note of all the businesses with "No Guns Allowed" signs, theres a ton. As I read through Arizona's page on handgunlaw.us, it seems as if these signs actually carry the force of law for permit holders and constitutional carriers alike, and I will not be able to simply ignore them like you can in a few other states.
Am I wrong to believe that in some states you can carry in legal locations regardless of signage unless specifically asked by the property owner to leave? (Schools, post offices, etc still off limits of course). If this is true, and this is not the case with Arizona, what consequences are there for carrying in an AZ business with a No Guns sign?
It seems like these signs are on the entrances to around 85% or more of the businesses I enter... How is a person supposed to carry if 85% of businesses are legally gun free zones?
Am I wrong to believe that in some states you can carry in legal locations regardless of signage unless specifically asked by the property owner to leave? (Schools, post offices, etc still off limits of course). If this is true, and this is not the case with Arizona, what consequences are there for carrying in an AZ business with a No Guns sign?
It seems like these signs are on the entrances to around 85% or more of the businesses I enter... How is a person supposed to carry if 85% of businesses are legally gun free zones?