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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.

 

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I just emailed them and this is what I typed,

To whom it may concern,

Hello I am emailing you in regards to a No Firearms policy that has been put in place at your Century 16 theater location in Anchorage Alaska. I went to this theater on 10/17/2009 to see Law Abiding Citizen with a friend of mine. We were both carrying legally obtained handguns that were properly holstered on our belts. Like many good, honest, law-abiding citizens we feel it is our right to protect ourselves wherever we go, because violent crimes take place anytime and anywhere. I know the laws of the state in which I reside and I have the professional firearms training and license to carry. The state of Alaska also allows anyone 21 years of age or older to carry firearms, given they have no criminal history and are not under the influence of any drugs and/or alcohol. Open carry is also legal in Alaska.

My friend and I were approached by two managers, a male and female. The male manager informed us that we could not have firearms in the theater and we need to leave them in our vehicle. My friend asked the manager when did the policy change, because he has carried at this location many times before with no issues. The manager was unable to provide an answer, and we were escorted to the ticket counter where the firearms policy was put on a cardboard sign. We requested a full refund and went to a Regal Cinemas theater to view the film.

I am not sure if this policy is corporate or if it varies from theater to theater. I am sorry to say that I will no longer be viewing films at this particular location because my right to protect myself has been denied at the Century 16 location in Anchorage Alaska. I will also make it a point to inform other law abiding gun owners that this policy will keep us from spending our hard earned money at your theater locations.

I also understand it is the right of any business to restrict what is allowed on their property. I will respect that and spend my money elsewhere that supports my right to defend myself and my loved ones.

Sincerely,

Jon

 

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Thanks everyone for your kind support. I feel if we don't start educating the masses out there that we still have rights in this country, we will lose them. Also we need to continue to be respectful of the rights of other people and businesses by abiding by their rules and take our funds elsewhere that support our 2nd Amendment right. This is the 3rd negative incident I've encountered while open carrying, and it probably won't be the last.

I still carry concealed most of the time simply because it is too darn cold to open carry! The summer season on the other hand I tend to OC a bit more depending on where I'm going and who I'm with.

 

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I think I may take a minute of my time to go directly to the Century 16 theatre and talk to the management myself. I also think that I will be OC'ing when I do.

Please update with their response when you do! :smile: