Carry in AZ Bank?

Easy Andy · February 17th, 2009, 06:01 PM

Hey All You Knowledgeable People,

I have my Arizona CCW permit but am unclear on whether I can carry in a bank. I see nothing in the laws that states that I can't, however, I have heard from various sources (CCW instructors, Gun store clerks) that I cannot. Does anyone know for certain?

Thanks

bonehead · February 17th, 2009, 06:05 PM

Unless posted, there is no prohibition in banks to my knowledge.

fireman836 · February 17th, 2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Andy

Hey All You Knowledgeable People,

I have my Arizona CCW permit but am unclear on whether I can carry in a bank. I see nothing in the laws that states that I can't, however, I have heard from various sources (CCW instructors, Gun store clerks) that I cannot. Does anyone know for certain?

Thanks

See http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/arizona.pdf

Quote:

Prohibitions on carrying firearms in these venues apply to both open and concealed carry.
• Any establishment licensed to serve alcohol for on-premises consumption (e.g., a bar or restaurant,
but not a liquor store or supermarket that sells alcoholic beverages in sealed containers).
• Any establishment or event open to the public where the operator makes a reasonable request for you to give them custody or remove the weapon from the premises. A sign would qualify for such
request. By law, cities and counties are required to offer on-site storage if they ban weapons but not all are in compliance.
• The grounds of any public school, other than the parking lot. In order to be legal in the parking lot the
weapon must be unloaded, and, if left in an unattended vehicle, such vehicle must be locked and the
weapon out of sight.
• State universities and community colleges. Community-college parking lots are treated like those of
public schools.
• Commercial nuclear or hydroelectric generating stations.
• Polling places on Election Day.
• Correctional facilities (this includes the parking lot of such facilities).
• Game refuges (except during an authorized hunt).
• You can take a firearm onto school property if you follow the procedure below.

Banks not listed unless posted or licensed to sell alcohol for on premises consumption.

AZ Husker · February 17th, 2009, 06:34 PM

I've never seen an Arizona bank posted. I asked my personal banker the same thing and he said "I want all the legal guns in here I can get"!

Easy Andy · February 17th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Thanks all, its as I expected, but wanted to be sure. Carried a concealed 1911 in the bank for first time today and felt very uncomfortable. Usually have Kel-Tec PF-9 in the pocket with no worries, but carrying 5" Colt felt awkward, so had to verify that I had nothing to worry about.

NavyLT · February 17th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Andy

Thanks all, its as I expected, but wanted to be sure. Carried a concealed 1911 in the bank for first time today and felt very uncomfortable. Usually have Kel-Tec PF-9 in the pocket with no worries, but carrying 5" Colt felt awkward, so had to verify that I had nothing to worry about.

If you want that uneasy feeling to go away, then do what I do. I just open carry. After you open carry for a couple weeks, including in banks, the uneasy feeling about carrying concealed goes away quite quickly.

ArizonaXD · February 17th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Call DPS and ask them

rmodel65 · February 17th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyLT

If you want that uneasy feeling to go away, then do what I do. I just open carry. After you open carry for a couple weeks, including in banks, the uneasy feeling about carrying concealed goes away quite quickly.

isnt that the truth

February 17th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Easy Andy New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Okemos, Mi Posts: 13	Carry in AZ Bank? Hey All You Knowledgeable People, I have my Arizona CCW permit but am unclear on whether I can carry in a bank. I see nothing in the laws that states that I can't, however, I have heard from various sources (CCW instructors, Gun store clerks) that I cannot. Does anyone know for certain? Thanks

February 17th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#2
bonehead Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Copper State Posts: 474	Unless posted, there is no prohibition in banks to my knowledge. __________________ HK45c V1

February 17th, 2009, 06:34 PM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	I've never seen an Arizona bank posted. I asked my personal banker the same thing and he said "I want all the legal guns in here I can get"! __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

February 17th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#7
ArizonaXD New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1	Az cwp Call DPS and ask them

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February 17th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#5
Easy Andy New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Okemos, Mi Posts: 13	Thanks all, its as I expected, but wanted to be sure. Carried a concealed 1911 in the bank for first time today and felt very uncomfortable. Usually have Kel-Tec PF-9 in the pocket with no worries, but carrying 5" Colt felt awkward, so had to verify that I had nothing to worry about.