I've only been CC'ing since the 1500 gun show and want to first say that INGO is a fantastic resource for info from others who exercise their gun rights. I've already learned a ton and am eager to continue to learn more from everyone here!
I got invited to be in the live audience of the Costas Tonight: Live from the Super Bowl show last night at the Indianapolis Repertory Theater. I looked through the theatre's website before I attended to see if there was any mention of prohibiting weapons and saw nothing. I parked about 1 mile away, so I knew there was no chance of me walking back to my vehicle at 11p in downtown Indy on superbowl weekend w/out my gun.
When we got to the door, they (I assume NBC's security detail) were going through purses and wanding everyone. Since I'm new to carrying, I didn't know what to expect when the wand was set-off by my ankle-holstered gun. I was certain that I would calmly start with, "I have a license to carry...." instead of, "I have a gun!". But other than that, I didn't really know what type of reaction to expect. I suppose was to ask to speak with the head of security and explain why there was no chance I was coming down here WITHOUT my gun and see if there were exceptions to be made since it was not normally an off-limits venue for concealed weapons.
Anyway, security ended up being a joke and the wand stopped at my knee. The security guard just told me to enjoy the show as I he let me in unknowingly with a handgun.
How would you have handled the situation if you were in a long line and an unarmed security guard wands you spots your CC'd weapon? Obviously, if this were a courthouse or school or something, I would never have carried in the first place. However, this was an unexpected security checkpoint and I'm curious how this would've been handled by some of you seasoned CC-ers.
I got invited to be in the live audience of the Costas Tonight: Live from the Super Bowl show last night at the Indianapolis Repertory Theater. I looked through the theatre's website before I attended to see if there was any mention of prohibiting weapons and saw nothing. I parked about 1 mile away, so I knew there was no chance of me walking back to my vehicle at 11p in downtown Indy on superbowl weekend w/out my gun.
When we got to the door, they (I assume NBC's security detail) were going through purses and wanding everyone. Since I'm new to carrying, I didn't know what to expect when the wand was set-off by my ankle-holstered gun. I was certain that I would calmly start with, "I have a license to carry...." instead of, "I have a gun!". But other than that, I didn't really know what type of reaction to expect. I suppose was to ask to speak with the head of security and explain why there was no chance I was coming down here WITHOUT my gun and see if there were exceptions to be made since it was not normally an off-limits venue for concealed weapons.
Anyway, security ended up being a joke and the wand stopped at my knee. The security guard just told me to enjoy the show as I he let me in unknowingly with a handgun.
How would you have handled the situation if you were in a long line and an unarmed security guard wands you spots your CC'd weapon? Obviously, if this were a courthouse or school or something, I would never have carried in the first place. However, this was an unexpected security checkpoint and I'm curious how this would've been handled by some of you seasoned CC-ers.