[XD in SC]

SO I recently had an informal chat with a new bank manager. He was concerned about the safety of the bank during the holidays. No surprises here.

During the conversation he stated that a LEO had mentioned to him to get a Anti-weapons sign put on each door. (We all know that doesn't stop the BG, but...)

He stated, since then he researched it and found that his bank was a Federal Institution so he was covered already and didn't need signs.

When did this happen?

 

[MattInFla]

It didn't happen. The bank might be insured by the FDIC, but it is not federal property.

Matt

 

[Pikachu711]

Let me get this straight. After speaking with a LEO that he has to put up the "anti-gun" signs at the entrances of his bank. Like this will keep out BG's!

He further states that since his bank is a "federal institution" he "legally" doesn't need the anti-gun signs? The next time I spoke with him I would ask him what specific federal law makes the bank he manages a "federal institution."

The next time I spoke with him I would tactfully request to know what SPECIFIC state/federal law to which he was referring. This sounds like someone who in NOT an attorney all the same.

Until this "new" bank manager provides the specific regulation/law I would not take his word for his interpretation on this new bank policy.

IMHO!!!

 

[RETSUPT99]

I wouldn't speak with the manager any further, I CCW and go on with my banking.
Banks are not federal institutions or federal property, just FDIC...:yup: insured.

Stay armed...stay alert...stay safe!

 

[SteveinNEPA]

See, this is why I like the signature line of one of the members here (cant remember his name for the life of me right now...) I carry at my bank all the time.

ALWAYS carry NEVER tell

-Steve

 

[gdm320]

The Bank Manager actually concerns me on how little he knows about the banking system. Just because the bank is FDIC insured does not make it a federal institution. I'd be worried about having my money handled by a bank whose Manager thinks they are a federal institution.

 

[Pizza Bob]

The bank might be insured by the FDIC, but it is not federal property.

Hey, hard to tell in today's economy - it may be Federal Property, what with all the bank failures/takeovers

j/k

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[1SGCasey]

Banks are not federal institutions or federal property

Not yet, anyhow. Just wait a few years.

 

[Keltyke]

The money in banks is insured by the FDIC. A bank is a privately-owned, for profit business. It is not federally-owned, nor is the property. Your individual state's gun laws will determine whether or not you can carry in your bank, and whether or not the manager can post a binding sign prohibiting concealed carry.

Check your local state's handgun laws.

 

[gdm320]

Not yet, anyhow. Just wait a few years.

Yes'ir!

 

[Wilson2]

SO I recently had an informal chat with a new bank manager. He was concerned about the safety of the bank during the holidays. No surprises here.

During the conversation he stated that a LEO had mentioned to him to get a Anti-weapons sign put on each door. (We all know that doesn't stop the BG, but...)

He stated, since then he researched it and found that his bank was a Federal Institution so he was covered already and didn't need signs.

When did this happen?

I tend to believe most LEO support CCW. It is a shame to hear this bank manager receiving such advice from a LEO.

 

[gdm320]

No Carry signs are like kryptonite for felons. It isn't physically possible for a would-be felon with a gun intent on robbing a bank to walk past a No Carry sign into said establishment. A mystical force will overwhelm them and they will appear to be stuck in a spider's web at the front door.

Good cops (and Bank Managers) know this. DUH!

 

[ImChad]

I open carry from time to time and have walked into my bank open carry with police in there. Yeah, sure you get the eye but not illegal, wasn't even questioned.

 

[ImChad]

No Carry signs are like kryptonite for felons. It isn't physically possible for a would-be felon with a gun intent on robbing a bank to walk past a No Carry sign into said establishment. A mystical force will overwhelm them and they will appear to be stuck in a spider's web at the front door.

Good cops (and Bank Managers) know this. DUH!

Are you kidding? A sign is part of the law! The last thing a criminal would ever do while robbing, kill, holding people hostage in worst case senario would be to pass a paper sign!


You got to love anti mentality. Maybe if they put a sign up next to it that said "please don't rob us" that would help too. The only thing a criminal sees with a sign is "no one here is armed, please take what you want"

 

[buckeye .45]

There was a thread about this recently, started by pretty similar circumstances, here ya go: http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbull...please-help-me-settle-debate-about-banks.html

And no, they aren't

 

[claybreaker0]

Here in Fl we can carry into banks. I imagine it's the same for Credit Unions? Only difference is that accounts are covered up to $250,000 instead of $100,000 (by FDIC)......right?

 

[NavyLT]

SO I recently had an informal chat with a new bank manager. He was concerned about the safety of the bank during the holidays. No surprises here.

During the conversation he stated that a LEO had mentioned to him to get a Anti-weapons sign put on each door. (We all know that doesn't stop the BG, but...)

He stated, since then he researched it and found that his bank was a Federal Institution so he was covered already and didn't need signs.

When did this happen?

And what is REALLY funny :haha: is that Federal property, according to 18 USC 930, IS required to be posted with signs! :rofl: What a maroon! :spankme:

 

[quantum36]

Maybe the bank manager should put up a sign that says:

"bank failures not allowed here"

then he would never have to worry about his bank failing in this economy.

 

[GM]

It sounds to me like the LEO is on strong medicines if he believes that the anti-weapon signs will stop the BG’s. Actually, the effect will be the opposite when telling that it is a gun-free zone.
Banks are not federal property (they might be it soon, but not yet). A bank does not become federal property just because it is FDIC insured.

I always CC when I go to the bank, and I would change bank right away if they did not permit me in with my firearm.

 

[NC Bullseye]

And you really trust this guy with your money?