Was asked to leave a Cinemark theater

SubNine · October 18th, 2009, 09:01 AM

A friend and I decided to go see Law Abiding Citizen after attending a local 2nd Amendment organization Banquet. We were already open carrying from the Banquet so we didn't bother putting on our jackets. We made our way into the theater and stood in line to purchase our tickets, so far there wasn't any problems. I was OCing my 1911, my friend was OCing his G22, and we purchased our tickets and made our way to the theater so we could get good seats. As we near our theater two managers a male and female come out of nowhere and the conversation goes something like this,

*Note* I never had the chance to say anything and my friend spoke for the both of us, and the female manager was shaking so bad she couldn't speak

Manager:Excuse me guys but firearms are not allowed in here, you'll have to put them in your vehicle.

My friend: Really when did that happen, I've carried here many times with no problem, well we'd like to see your policy on that please!

Manager: Okay come with me

We followed the manager up to the ticket counter and he showed us this small cardboard sign that said "NO FIREARMS ALLOWED" at the very bottom. We told the manager that we wished to receive a full refund and we would not be returning to the theater in the future. He said nothing, and we were given our refunds with no further problems. We remained calm, polite, and professional throughout the whole thing and further panic was avoided. We ended up going to a shopping mall that has a theater inside and we were able to see our movie without being asked to leave.

Law Abiding Citizen was a pretty good film too!

I'll be writing Cinemark a nice letter explaining my views towards their no firearms policy.

This is indeed the slight inconvenience we put up with, but I really feel if enough people got behind this "no guns = no money" that businesses would change their policies real quick. However I don't see that happening anytime soon because most people are too lazy to take a stand.

tattooguru · October 18th, 2009, 09:12 AM

good for you and your buddy. Your right its to start a spine growing farm. anyone interested in investing?

chiefjason · October 18th, 2009, 09:14 AM

Good for you guys for leaving. I have not had to leave anywhere yet, but I am prepared to. They can choose the rules on their property, but we choose where to spend our money.

NCHornet · October 18th, 2009, 01:26 PM

Could be worse, you could live in NC which prevents you from carrying in any place that charges addmission!! STUPID!!!

NCH

varob · October 18th, 2009, 01:52 PM

If you will share the contact info for Cinaemark, I will be happy to send them an email .

12Rounds · October 18th, 2009, 01:53 PM

I went to the same movie on Friday, OC'ing my G23, no problems. I've OC'd at that theater a bunch of times with no problem. It is also a Cinemark, maybe it's just a local thing..

Pretty good movie BTW.

dukalmighty · October 18th, 2009, 05:27 PM

No OC here,but I cc at my theatre Carmike and they allow free entry if your in a wheelchair

SHOOTER13 · October 18th, 2009, 06:06 PM

Don't like their policies on Open Carry...

FILL THEIR INBOX....

=========================

Corporate Office:
Cinemark USA, Inc.
3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, TX 75093-7865

Telephone: 1-800-246-3627

Corporate Web Site: Cinemark - The Best Seat In Town

==========================

You can bet there were people in that theatre that were Concealed Carrying

TN_Mike · October 19th, 2009, 02:47 AM

Email sent!

I would not anticipate a response since the closest Cinimark theater to the Memphis area is Oak Ridge and that is a long ways off.

Come on everyone! We all got behind my Lenny's no gun movement and that policy was changed in 2 days! Let's burn up their inbox!

HITCH KING · October 19th, 2009, 03:02 AM

Email sent and here it is. I am sadden to say that I will not be attending your theaters anymore. I do not support business that do support the second amendment. Two of my friends were asked to leave because they where caring firearms. These people are law abiding citizens that have been passed a background check and have spent a large sum of money for licensing and training. In today business how many customers can you afford to turn away? I will be happy to spend my money elsewhere.

October 18th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#1
SubNine Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 1,642	Was asked to leave a Cinemark theater A friend and I decided to go see Law Abiding Citizen after attending a local 2nd Amendment organization Banquet. We were already open carrying from the Banquet so we didn't bother putting on our jackets. We made our way into the theater and stood in line to purchase our tickets, so far there wasn't any problems. I was OCing my 1911, my friend was OCing his G22, and we purchased our tickets and made our way to the theater so we could get good seats. As we near our theater two managers a male and female come out of nowhere and the conversation goes something like this, Note I never had the chance to say anything and my friend spoke for the both of us, and the female manager was shaking so bad she couldn't speak Manager:Excuse me guys but firearms are not allowed in here, you'll have to put them in your vehicle. My friend: Really when did that happen, I've carried here many times with no problem, well we'd like to see your policy on that please! Manager: Okay come with me We followed the manager up to the ticket counter and he showed us this small cardboard sign that said "NO FIREARMS ALLOWED" at the very bottom. We told the manager that we wished to receive a full refund and we would not be returning to the theater in the future. He said nothing, and we were given our refunds with no further problems. We remained calm, polite, and professional throughout the whole thing and further panic was avoided. We ended up going to a shopping mall that has a theater inside and we were able to see our movie without being asked to leave. Law Abiding Citizen was a pretty good film too! I'll be writing Cinemark a nice letter explaining my views towards their no firearms policy. This is indeed the slight inconvenience we put up with, but I really feel if enough people got behind this "no guns = no money" that businesses would change their policies real quick. However I don't see that happening anytime soon because most people are too lazy to take a stand. __________________ USMC rule # 23 of gunfighting: Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Check out blog reviews of the guns I own at, http://www.myspace.com/akgunnut

October 18th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#4
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,846	Could be worse, you could live in NC which prevents you from carrying in any place that charges addmission!! STUPID!!! NCH __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

October 18th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#5
varob Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,275	If you will share the contact info for Cinaemark, I will be happy to send them an email . __________________ Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see! -Tony Soprano

October 18th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#7
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,383	No OC here,but I cc at my theatre Carmike and they allow free entry if your in a wheelchair __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

October 18th, 2009, 06:06 PM	#8
SHOOTER13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WILLOW GROVE, NAS Posts: 252	Fill the cinemark inbox Don't like their policies on Open Carry... FILL THEIR INBOX.... ========================= Corporate Office: Cinemark USA, Inc. 3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500 Plano, TX 75093-7865 Telephone: 1-800-246-3627 Corporate Web Site: Cinemark - The Best Seat In Town ========================== You can bet there were people in that theatre that were Concealed Carrying __________________ SHOOTER13 ================ DoD: Peace thru Superior Firepower

October 18th, 2009, 09:12 AM	#2
tattooguru Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 63	good for you and your buddy. Your right its to start a spine growing farm. anyone interested in investing?

October 18th, 2009, 09:14 AM	#3
chiefjason Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 231	Good for you guys for leaving. I have not had to leave anywhere yet, but I am prepared to. They can choose the rules on their property, but we choose where to spend our money.

October 18th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#6
12Rounds Ex Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: This Planet Rocks ! Posts: 160	I went to the same movie on Friday, OC'ing my G23, no problems. I've OC'd at that theater a bunch of times with no problem. It is also a Cinemark, maybe it's just a local thing.. Pretty good movie BTW.

October 19th, 2009, 02:47 AM	#9
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West TN Posts: 7,720	Email sent! I would not anticipate a response since the closest Cinimark theater to the Memphis area is Oak Ridge and that is a long ways off. Come on everyone! We all got behind my Lenny's no gun movement and that policy was changed in 2 days! Let's burn up their inbox! __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

October 19th, 2009, 03:02 AM	#10
HITCH KING Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nassau, NY(Long Island) Posts: 1,790	Email sent and here it is. I am sadden to say that I will not be attending your theaters anymore. I do not support business that do support the second amendment. Two of my friends were asked to leave because they where caring firearms. These people are law abiding citizens that have been passed a background check and have spent a large sum of money for licensing and training. In today business how many customers can you afford to turn away? I will be happy to spend my money elsewhere.

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