Just want to share my experience at Grand Casino last night.
I did some due diligence here and elsewhere regarding carry at a "racino" last night before heading out. Determined that it was just easier to ask for a firearm check rather than potentially cause a scene later in the night. As I understand it as of today a "racino" is fine to carry in; A riverboat is clearly not and they must provide a method of storage for persons carrying firearms.
It was a smooth process overall. I had to step outside to clear my pistol. They asked for my ID and LTCH to make a copy to leave in the lockbox with the firearm. We did our thing and were up $40 and decided to call it a night. Informed a security officer and then had a short discussion with that young man about pistols and rifles while we waited for a supervisor. All involved were professional and never once handled my weapon or were rude at any time. The only time there was an issue was the ID checker getting noticeably agitated when I asked for a firearm check.
My complaints? The people working the door should know the difference between policy and law. I should not have had to clear the weapon to store it.
Post thoughts: I will just carry next time but I wish there was actual clarification on the door or a straight answer from someone in the know would be great (pipe dream, I know). I laughed when I looked at the huge "NO FIREARMS" vinyl outside on the glass. It's stupid and disingenuous.
I did some due diligence here and elsewhere regarding carry at a "racino" last night before heading out. Determined that it was just easier to ask for a firearm check rather than potentially cause a scene later in the night. As I understand it as of today a "racino" is fine to carry in; A riverboat is clearly not and they must provide a method of storage for persons carrying firearms.
It was a smooth process overall. I had to step outside to clear my pistol. They asked for my ID and LTCH to make a copy to leave in the lockbox with the firearm. We did our thing and were up $40 and decided to call it a night. Informed a security officer and then had a short discussion with that young man about pistols and rifles while we waited for a supervisor. All involved were professional and never once handled my weapon or were rude at any time. The only time there was an issue was the ID checker getting noticeably agitated when I asked for a firearm check.
My complaints? The people working the door should know the difference between policy and law. I should not have had to clear the weapon to store it.
Post thoughts: I will just carry next time but I wish there was actual clarification on the door or a straight answer from someone in the know would be great (pipe dream, I know). I laughed when I looked at the huge "NO FIREARMS" vinyl outside on the glass. It's stupid and disingenuous.