Liberty-or-Death
Regular Member
I saw this post on FB yesterday morning. I'm posting it, not to discuss it per se, but the cause of it.
My question here, and the point of my post, is this: "What did the Southeastern Guns & Knives do wrong?" I will start by laying out their stance:
From this, their regulations and rules are somewhat confusing and should be rewritten. First and foremost, they should clearly state their requirement that all guns (except security and LEO) must be remain visibly rendered inoperable via locking zip tie. What say you?
A discussion ensued of course with what the poster did wrong and what the LEO did wrong.At the [Norfolk] Scope working a gun show for work. A undercover State Trooper commanded me to stand still at my booth and removed my firearm from the back of my waist. And then demanded to know why my weapon was loaded. It had no ammunition but had an empty magazine. I know that loaded weapons are not allowed in the Scope, but was he allowed to detain me and take my weapon to check its condition?"
My question here, and the point of my post, is this: "What did the Southeastern Guns & Knives do wrong?" I will start by laying out their stance:
Source: http://www.guns-knives.com/regulations.phpRegulations
We employ firearms-certified security officers for each of our shows to conduct weapon checks of patrons prior to entrance to the show. No loaded firearms are permitted into the show, with the exceptions of active duty law enforcement officers and the security force provided by the promoter. Each firearm that enters the show must be rendered inoperable by the security officer's placement of a locking zip tie. This zip tie must remain tied on the firearm until you exit the show. Employees of Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd. reserve the right to circulate throughout the show to ensure all guns remain tied.
Vendor Rules and Information
3. No loaded weapons are permitted in the show. This rule applies to both dealers and the public with concealed weapon permits. The only exceptions to this rule are the security force provided by the promoter and active duty law enforcement. Vendors must check every firearm on their table and secure it with a gun tie so it is unable to be fired before the show opens each day. Any tie that is temporarily removed must be replaced. Personal firarms must be unloaded and loaded OUTSIDE the building where the gun show is being held. An accidental discharge will result in immediate removal and expulsion from all future SGK Shows.
12. No loaded firearms are permitted in the show. You must check every firearm on your table and your person and secure it with a gun tie before the show opens each day. Although you may have a concealed carry permit, SGK does not permit loaded firearms into the show unless by police officer or security hired by the promoter.
From this, their regulations and rules are somewhat confusing and should be rewritten. First and foremost, they should clearly state their requirement that all guns (except security and LEO) must be remain visibly rendered inoperable via locking zip tie. What say you?
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