Topic: Western Idaho Fair prohibits CCW

[kill-9]

As I was entering the fair a security person asked whether I had a pocket knife.  I answered "no" and went on in.  That got me thinking, so as I was leaving later I asked about other weapons and she told me that all weapons are prohibited.  I looked around and didn't see any signs or anything so I left scratching my head a bit.

[Keebsley]

Doesn't surprise me due to the good number of people that go there.  Not all of them are fine upstanding citizens like we are who don't imbibe quality beverages while having a weapon.  Or ones that stay out of trouble and not make themselves a public nuisance that needs to be taken care of by those people that have badges and guns.

[Spiff]

This is old news. They've had the rule in place about weapons for sometime. This is also why you aren't supposed to take them into the gunshows.

I carry my CC weapon anyway and just walk in.

[Farlo]

I carry my CC weapon anyway and just walk in.

This.

[Michael N]

Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6 .

CCW should be a real live case of don't ask don't tell .

[9Shooter]

Interesting.  When I went to the CCW class at the Sheriff's office the instructor said even for places that post signs, like clubs or perhaps the fair, you don't have to tell them you are carrying.  I can see how owners of private property can ask you to leave it behind or ask you to leave the premises, and in return you can choose not to patronize their place of business, but I didn't think the fairgrounds would have that option.

If a sign is posted "No Weapons" do any of you who carry with a CWP think twice about bringing your firearm along?

How about gun shows?  Same deal?

[Spiff]

Interesting.  When I went to the CCW class at the Sheriff's office the instructor said even for places that post signs, like clubs or perhaps the fair, you don't have to tell them you are carrying.  I can see how owners of private property can ask you to leave it behind or ask you to leave the premises, and in return you can choose not to patronize their place of business, but I didn't think the fairgrounds would have that option.

If a sign is posted "No Weapons" do any of you who carry with a CWP think twice about bringing your firearm along?

How about gun shows?  Same deal?

I carry no matter what. If it's private property and they find out and ask me to leave, I'll leave. That is, after all, their prerogative.

Same deal with gun shows.

I'm not sure where the fair grounds stand from a legal standpoint over this. Might be a good thing to look into. It's never bothered me before because I always carry and I've never been asked to leave. Now having said that I'll probably get zapped this year at the fair. 

[Hubby_MC]

I went to the last gunshow. I saw no signs at the gate that said no firearms. I saw no signs anywhere. I consider a gunshow a high risk area. it makes no sense to prohibit you from carrying in a place filled with firearms and ammo.

That being said, i didnt exactly go out of my way to ask if it was "OK" either.

PS- It was such a waste of time that I doubt I will bother to attend another gunshow. It was just a pathetic swap meet. Everyones junk, nothing to whoo over.

[Spiff]

I went to the last gunshow. I saw no signs at the gate that said no firearms. I saw no signs anywhere. I consider a gunshow a high risk area. it makes no sense to prohibit you from carrying in a place filled with firearms and ammo.

That being said, i didnt exactly go out of my way to ask if it was "OK" either.

PS- It was such a waste of time that I doubt I will bother to attend another gunshow. It was just a pathetic swap meet. Everyones junk, nothing to whoo over.

The signs are there. Usually by the front desk. What they say is (paraphrasing now) "No loaded guns allowed".

I like the guns shows, I go to every one just to browse for a few hours. Gun shows are supposed to be like swap meets. I wish ours were more like swap meets instead of having so many dealers selling their wares at the same price they do at their store front.


ETA: fixed typos

[9Shooter]

I asked about carrying at the gun show with a CCW and they replied that they don't allow loaded firearms inside.  You remove the mag, they put one of their little zip ties through the ejection port and you're good to go.  Or you say nothing and it's even better.

[luvmy45]

I've been working at the fair this week, part of my job. I must say that I have not noticed any signs, nor have I been searched for weapons.

That said, if your feeling uncomfortable about being at the fair un-armed, just head over to the Gazebo stage. I'm not saying I am armed, but then again, those little Keltec P3AT do conceal nicely.

And if any of you do come by, say hi, it's a long boring day at the fair otherwise. Red head in the sound booth at the Gazebo.

Brian

[NGO]

I've been working at the fair this week, part of my job. I must say that I have not noticed any signs, nor have I been searched for weapons.

That said, if your feeling uncomfortable about being at the fair un-armed, just head over to the Gazebo stage. I'm not saying I am armed, but then again, those little Keltec P3AT do conceal nicely.

And if any of you do come by, say hi, it's a long boring day at the fair otherwise. Red head in the sound booth at the Gazebo.

Brian

Got any free admission tickets??? 5 of them. I'll bring the famly by and say HI.

We spent our fun money on Roaring Springs this month. (Kids choice)

[fj40mojo]

Roaring Springs aint no bargain!

[NGO]

Roaring Springs aint no bargain!

RG 's rolling in money don't you know?

[luvmy45]

Sorry no passes, but if you just walk in the front gate like you know what your doing, they don't bother looking for a pass. At least it's worked for the last 6 days.

However, they finally stopped me to search my bags today.. pissed me off. I tell them I work here, and they say sorry, have to search your bag. So I proceed to open every one of the stinking pockets on my backpack, all 10 of them. What does the idiot do?

He just looks at the top of the bag and say, ok, now you can go in.

Idiot, if your going to stop me to check my bag, then at least do me the courtesy of ACTUALLY CHECKING MY BAG

We should all feel safer that there are security guards at the fair. They make the world a safer place 

Brian

[Idaho Corsair]

Nice to see you all bending over on COUNTY property. 

[Spiff]

Bend over my ass. I carry concealed everywhere. In the fair and in the gun shows.

[Jeff]

PERSEC?

[Spiff]

PERSEC?

Haha, so next gun show there will be posters of me with "Be on the lookout for Spiff!!"

ETA: If anyone wants to throw me out of anywhere for carrying concealed, no biggie, I'll just leave.