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Title: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Atroxus on August 23, 2012, 01:12:15 PM
Apparently Regal is not only forbidding legal carry in their establishments they are also now searching purses for weapons on entry. Below is a pic of one of their signs and link to their facebook page with tons of complaints about the searches and gun policy.

https://www.facebook.com/RegalEntertainmentGroup?filter=2 (https://www.facebook.com/RegalEntertainmentGroup?filter=2)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ash4%2F308908_485970091431478_1154362730_n.jpg&hash=1dad22d927a80697f3a9572fc9fa2ea8de8ac8f5)
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: h20hunter on August 23, 2012, 01:13:12 PM
They are a private business. It is their right. Just don't go.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Atroxus on August 23, 2012, 01:21:00 PM
It is a private business, but maybe if enough gun owners express our displeasure over this they might reconsider the policy.

I saw a post on another forum that brought up what I consider a good point. If a business is going to tell customer's and/or employees that they cannot be armed for defense, they should be liable to provide adequate security to keep those unarmed customer's and/or employees safe.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2012, 01:30:00 PM
This didn't work so well for the patrons in Aurora, CO now, did it? Gun-free zones. What a really dumb, liberal, feel-goody policy.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2012, 01:31:40 PM
Searching purses for guns?  Yeah, right.  They are just using that as an excuse to look for candy. 8)  :)
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 23, 2012, 01:34:42 PM
Bad guys love gun free zones.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2012, 01:39:59 PM
Netflix has no such policy for watching movies in your own home. You can have a tank with you if you like. The candy is cheaper and you can watch all the movies you want for 8.99/month. And there's no jerk behind you with a cell phone!
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Fishstiq on August 23, 2012, 01:42:44 PM
Netflix has no such policy for watching movies in your own home. You can have a tank with you if you like. The candy is cheaper and you can watch all the movies you want for 8.99/month. And there's no jerk behind you with a cell phone!

Now I want a tank....
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2012, 01:44:14 PM
Netflix has no such policy for watching movies in your own home. You can have a tank with you if you like. The candy is cheaper and you can watch all the movies you want for 8.99/month. And there's no jerk behind you with a cell phone!

Now I want a tank....

It would go great with that bow!
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2012, 01:49:15 PM
Netflix has no such policy for watching movies in your own home. You can have a tank with you if you like. The candy is cheaper and you can watch all the movies you want for 8.99/month. And there's no jerk behind you with a cell phone!

It would be nice to have a Tank while watching a movie, but it might be hard to see the screen of my 27" TV from the Tank out in my yard..........  :dunno:    :)

I only go to movie theaters maybe once a year at the most.  And that is when I think a movie would be better on a big screen than my small screen at home.  But, I probably won't even go that often anymore if these moron theater owners continue with their anti-gun policies. :twocents:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: jrebel on August 23, 2012, 01:55:49 PM
So....hear is a question for all you legally minded members.   If this sign is posted and you are caught with a concealed weapon, what will happen.  Will they just tresspass you?  So you cannot come back on the premise or will you potentially be in more trouble with the law? 
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: h20hunter on August 23, 2012, 01:57:41 PM
I would assume I would see the sign and simply skip the place and move on. If I was to push it and carry concealed anyway I would simply apologize (for getting caught) and be on my way.

I would think that if you make a scene it is one story and if you simply agree to leave quietly knowing you are in the wrong it would be a non issue.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2012, 01:59:48 PM
I would think they would simply ask you to leave.  Might become a bit of a problem if they kick you out after you've already bought a movie ticket and they refuse to refund your money.......
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 23, 2012, 02:02:11 PM
I think trespass is one of the options.  Maybe they could find something more extreme.  Private property/business so I don't see a problem--they just lose certain kinds of business. 
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: KFhunter on August 23, 2012, 02:05:33 PM
I like to see the 3d stuff
 won't put up with a bag search though
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: raekmike on August 23, 2012, 02:06:59 PM
Only 2 things can happen. one is they ask you to leave. two is you make a scene and then they might tresspass you. i guess a third would be an extreme scene where your being a complete a$$hat about it and they call the police.
your not breaking a law though by trying to get in concealed only violating a businesses policy. so if you get caught then politely leave.
 :twocents:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: wraithen on August 23, 2012, 02:09:59 PM
Only 2 things can happen. one is they ask you to leave. two is you make a scene and then they might tresspass you. i guess a third would be an extreme scene where your being a complete a$$hat about it and they call the police.
your not breaking a law though by trying to get in concealed only violating a businesses policy. so if you get caught then politely leave.
 :twocents:

And find a better way to carry. If that high school kid picked you out, anyone could.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 23, 2012, 02:36:42 PM
After they refused us entrance, I saw the tiny print near the cashiers hole. My lawyer friend says tough *censored* for the liberals, they're losing money and people are losing their lives because of this stupid rule. But, he said it's their property and can do whatever they want. I guess losing money and possibly nearly 10,000 movie goers (HW members) is better than protecting ourselves. To hell with them anyhow !!!
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: raekmike on August 23, 2012, 02:41:59 PM
Well said campmeat!  :yeah: :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: magnanimous_j on August 23, 2012, 02:49:12 PM
Searching purses for guns?  Yeah, right.  They are just using that as an excuse to look for candy. 8)  :)

I never even thought of that, but I bet that's true.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 23, 2012, 03:24:36 PM
Netflix has no such policy for watching movies in your own home. You can have a tank with you if you like. The candy is cheaper and you can watch all the movies you want for 8.99/month. And there's no jerk behind you with a cell phone!

Now I want a tank....


 :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Atroxus on August 23, 2012, 03:33:10 PM
I am totally stealing that pic and posting it on facebook :)
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2012, 03:38:14 PM
 :lol4:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 23, 2012, 04:02:19 PM
I am totally stealing that pic and posting it on facebook :)


 :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: seth30 on August 23, 2012, 04:07:44 PM
They just lost any buisness I would have given them.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: dannysdaddy on August 23, 2012, 04:34:35 PM
the funny thing is every mass public shooting since the 50's with the exception of 1 has been in a location that carrying a weapon is not permitted..... :dunno:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: windygorge on August 23, 2012, 04:38:29 PM
just don't carry it in your purse...thats all   :dunno:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: grizzlyadams on September 23, 2012, 09:11:49 PM
We stopped going to Costco for the very same reason. Just added one more to the list. 
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: windygorge on September 24, 2012, 05:45:56 AM
they do have a facebook page.  i think many of your comments would be great to see on there. 
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 24, 2012, 06:36:45 AM
just don't carry it in your purse...thats all   :dunno:

I had mine in a fanny pack, How many people, at least on the eastside carry fannypacks, without a gun...dah ! My wife was the one with the purse, not me.  :chuckle:  :chuckle: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 24, 2012, 08:18:16 AM
We stopped going to Costco for the very same reason. Just added one more to the list.

I've never had a problem at COSTCO with open carry.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 24, 2012, 08:27:24 AM
Here's the NRA ILA list of businesses which have some sort of anti-gun policy.

http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=15 (http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=15)
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: huntrights on September 24, 2012, 09:07:32 AM
Nice List.

Perhaps we should start writing that long list of anti-gun organizations, individuals and "celebrities", corporations, and publication and media outlets.  They appear to have signed on to Eric Holder's anti-gun brainwashing campaign.  They pump out anti-gun, brainwashing propaganda.

Perhaps we should ask all of them to really consider what made us a free nation and what keeps us a free nation.  The Second Amendment is probably the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights.  Think about what ensures our Constitution will remain intact along with all of the rights and freedoms it guarantees.


"Eric Holder's Anti Gun Brainwashing Campaign?"

http://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2012/eric-holder's-anti-gun-brainwashing-campaign.aspx?s=holder+brainwashing&st=&ps=


"Eric Holder 1995 Interview - Gun Control - "We Must Brainwash People Against Guns"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGWhRAccEuE






Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 24, 2012, 09:11:58 AM

Nice List.

Perhaps we should start writing that long list of anti-gun organizations, individuals and "celebrities", corporations, and publication and media outlets.  They appear to have signed on to Eric Holder's anti-gun brainwashing campaign.  They pump out anti-gun, brainwashing propaganda.


"Eric Holder's Anti Gun Brainwashing Campaign?"

http://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2012/eric-holder's-anti-gun-brainwashing-campaign.aspx?s=holder+brainwashing&st=&ps=


"Eric Holder 1995 Interview - Gun Control - "We Must Brainwash People Against Guns"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGWhRAccEuE


I'm not sure what your expected result would be. They're private citizens and they're self-righteous. The best we can do is educate each other to try and not give business to the corporations who have these policies.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: huntrights on September 24, 2012, 09:33:46 AM

I'm not sure what your expected result would be. They're private citizens and they're self-righteous. The best we can do is educate each other to try and not give business to the corporations who have these policies.  :twocents:

Good point. 

It is very frustrating to see corporations take these positions as if their entire workforce agrees with them, which obviously is not true.  The major publication and media outlets that use their ability to influence the population with propaganda is equally frustrating. 

Ok ... I guess I was just venting a bit, but also reminding people of the vast amounts of propagnda that is continuously disseminated.  It is also good for all to see Eric Holder make these statements to clearly see how he operates; telling the truth doesn't appear to be in the cards.

Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 24, 2012, 09:55:11 AM

I'm not sure what your expected result would be. They're private citizens and they're self-righteous. The best we can do is educate each other to try and not give business to the corporations who have these policies.  :twocents:

Good point. 

It is very frustrating to see corporations take these positions as if their entire workforce agrees with them, which obviously is not true.  The major publication and media outlets that use their ability to influence the population with propaganda is eaqually frustrating. 

Ok ... I guess I was just venting a bit, but also reminding people of the vast amounts of propagnda that is continuously disseminated.  It is also good for all to see Eric Holder make these statements to clearly see how he operates; telling the truth doesn't appear to be in the cards.

Yeah, that's why I like that ILA list. It helps me make smarter choices.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Curly on September 24, 2012, 10:09:34 AM
We stopped going to Costco for the very same reason. Just added one more to the list.

I've never had a problem at COSTCO with open carry.

I witnessed an open carry guy get asked to leave the Tumwater Costco last year...........
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 24, 2012, 10:30:04 AM
We stopped going to Costco for the very same reason. Just added one more to the list.

I've never had a problem at COSTCO with open carry.

I witnessed an open carry guy get asked to leave the Tumwater Costco last year...........

It's not a corporate policy. You've got one liberal running around making up rules, as far as i can see. Someone should've written a letter.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: jackmaster on September 24, 2012, 10:37:59 AM
Bad guys love gun free zones.
:yeah: 1000%
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 24, 2012, 01:02:48 PM
The reply from Regal on my email stating that because of their policy, I no longer feel safe in their theaters:

"Dear Mr. W,

Thank you for taking the time to communicate your concerns regarding our facility security policies. Please understand that Regal Entertainment Group, with the assistance of safety experts and law enforcement personnel, has developed policies and procedures designed to provide the safest environment for our guests and employees. Rest assured these policies and procedures are not designed with the intent to inconvenience or otherwise cause hardship to our guests. However, we believe these policies appropriate to assure the general safety of all guests and employees.

Please note all law enforcement officers, whether on or off duty, are exempt from our gun prohibition policy in the theatre, as long as they identify themselves as such either by display of a badge or other identification upon request.

Again, thank you for taking the time to advise us of your concerns.

Sincerely,
Customer Relations Department
Operational Services
Regal Entertainment Group"
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 24, 2012, 01:11:54 PM
All I can say is, There are may more pro gun owners than anti's I bet. Stop buying or going to antis' movies, I do, whenever I know they're anti's   :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: dscubame on September 24, 2012, 03:31:09 PM
What sign?  I did not see any sign.  And on with my movie watching business I go....
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Alchase on September 26, 2012, 07:37:05 AM
What sign?  I did not see any sign.  And on with my movie watching business I go....

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: CoyoteChuck52 on September 02, 2015, 09:45:56 PM
They are a private business. It is their right. Just don't go.

as much as I hate that Avatar...
100% right..Just don't go.

Keep in mind every dollar you spend at these places says I don't care about my gun rights...remember how these places vote and where they spend money

I say we put a sticky thread up just for these Anti-Gun Business....I bet you'll be surprised who makes the "LIST"..
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: CoyoteChuck52 on September 02, 2015, 10:39:31 PM
Here's the NRA ILA list of businesses which have some sort of anti-gun policy.

http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=15 (http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=15)

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Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: fastdam on September 03, 2015, 04:16:19 AM
Just keep it concealed and go any way. Problem solved.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Curly on September 03, 2015, 06:03:03 AM
Just keep it concealed and go any way. Problem solved.
:yeah:
 :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Curly on September 03, 2015, 06:04:40 AM
We stopped going to Costco for the very same reason. Just added one more to the list.

I've never had a problem at COSTCO with open carry.

I witnessed an open carry guy get asked to leave the Tumwater Costco last year...........

It's not a corporate policy. You've got one liberal running around making up rules, as far as i can see. Someone should've written a letter.
I believe it is a corporate policy.

http://www.2acheck.com/boycott-costco/
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: trophyhunt on September 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
Just keep it concealed and go any way. Problem solved.
:yeah:
 :tup:
exactly what I do.
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Gobble on September 03, 2015, 06:33:10 AM
Went to a Regal movie with my wife this past weekend and they asked to check her purse, They would have had no idea if someone was packing a sidearm in a back holster  :dunno:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: jdb on September 03, 2015, 06:46:07 AM
just don't carry it in your purse...thats all   :dunno:

I had mine in a fanny pack, How many people, at least on the eastside carry fannypacks, without a gun...dah ! My wife was the one with the purse, not me.  :chuckle:  :chuckle: :tup: :tup:
wait, did you just admit to wearing a fanny pack??
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 03, 2015, 06:57:13 AM
just don't carry it in your purse...thats all   :dunno:

I had mine in a fanny pack, How many people, at least on the eastside carry fannypacks, without a gun...dah ! My wife was the one with the purse, not me.  :chuckle:  :chuckle: :tup: :tup:
wait, did you just admit to wearing a fanny pack??


You bet, people, who aren't into, Fanny Pacs, don't have a clue what's in them.. I wear it when we go to Spokane in the summer. Sometimes I wear it around the house when my wife isn't home, kinda like Bruce Jenner when his wife wasn't home...geeze !!  :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Woodchuck on September 03, 2015, 07:02:06 AM
Well done bringing this thread back from the dead.  :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 03, 2015, 07:21:33 AM
I haven't been to the movies in 15 years either.. I'd still wear my fanny pac though.. :tup:
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: skeeter 20i on September 03, 2015, 07:23:13 AM
Just keep it concealed and go any way. Problem solved.
:yeah:
 :tup:
exactly what I do.

LOL yeah us too.  We went to Regal before we knew that was their policy, we were meeting some friends.  It'll be the last time we go.  They asked to look in my wife's purse, she just laughed and let them peek inside.  As we were walking away my wife chuckled and mentioned how awkward that would have been if she had actually kept her gun in her purse.   ;)
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: XAFSSGT on September 03, 2015, 07:24:24 AM
I prefer AMC anyway. :D
Title: Re: Regal cinemas gun policy
Post by: Jarhead Chase on September 03, 2015, 07:35:06 AM
They are a private business. It is their right. Just don't go.

as much as I hate that Avatar...
100% right..Just don't go.

Keep in mind every dollar you spend at these places says I don't care about my gun rights...remember how these places vote and where they spend money

I say we put a sticky thread up just for these Anti-Gun Business....I bet you'll be surprised who makes the "LIST"..
Google friend or foe. It's a website that keeps a running list of pro and anti gun businesses. If you sign up, you can add your experiences at local businesses.
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