Bank carry?

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

I carry at my bank all the time, cc of course.

[BigPoppa]

I'm still confused. Can you or can't you?

CAN.......unless the bank is posted.

[Fallguy]

Need to check the laws!! No carrying in a Federal Building!! If a bank is insured by FDIC, then it is considersd a Federal Building.

WRONG!!!!!

You go and talk to the local owner of some of these small local banks and ask them if their buidling is a federal buidling.....

Besides it's the money that is insured by FDIC, not the bank.

Edited January 22, 2010 by Fallguy

[BigPoppa]

Need to check the laws!! No carrying in a Federal Building!! If a bank is insured by FDIC, then it is considersd a Federal Building.

Using this line of thinking, every home protected by (Federally subsidized) flood insurance is a Federal building and, thus, not legal to carry in.

[oldogy]

Need to check the laws!! No carrying in a Federal Building!! If a bank is insured by FDIC, then it is considersd a Federal Building.

And this is how the rumors get started?

oldogy

[Guest mikedwood]

When I first got my permit I found seemingly reliable information saying that it was unlawful to carry in a bank and I also found seemingly reliable information saying that it was lawful to carry in a bank.

I was confused, so I talked to Mike at Austin's Tennessee Firearms about it and he set me straight that it is OK to carry in a bank unless it's posted. Also a local police officer was in there at the time and also said it was OK. That's all I need. I trust Mike so I cc and continue to do so when I enter my bank. So far no problems at all.

[Guest Drewsett]

Using this line of thinking, every home protected by (Federally subsidized) flood insurance is a Federal building and, thus, not legal to carry in.

You know, just for fun, let's NOT think of new and more interesting ways for the anti-gunners to increase the scope of the federal government's power

They certainly don't need any help with new crackpot ideas!

[Mike.357]

so it is illegal to carry in a bank? I think I have it straight now.

[Guest jackdm3]

I don't Carry Bank anywhere. Why enrich an illiterate thug with my wad. Wait ... partial dyslexia. (sigh)

[Guest Muttling]

I carry in Bank of America. Not posted and I am unaware of any laws saying you can't.

That said, I agree with the guy who noted that OC would likely be frowned upon. I can't imagine open carry in a bank not causing a big ruccus. Heck, you'd probably have a teller hit a panic button before you were asked to leave.

Edited January 22, 2010 by Muttling

[Guest lizarita]

Wow. You guys really know how to confuse a girl. I think I got it...no wait...no...umm....yeah...I got it.

[Guest Muttling]

Wow. You guys really know how to confuse a girl. I think I got it...no wait...no...umm....yeah...I got it.

Yes. We have that effect on women. Next thing you'll be feeling light headed and...ummm....Nevermind

[Guest cjr]

I carry when going to my bank.I do construction for a National and a Fed Savings bank,out of approx 700 locations I have only found one that is posted.It's located in Whitehall,OH.

[StPatrick]

It's located in Whitehall,OH.

Ironically, a good place to be armed.

[Guest cjr]

Ironically, a good place to be armed.

Thats for sure,when I have to visit that branch I just know my truck will be missing when I return to the parking lot.

[Fallguy]

After I've thought about....who goes in to banks that much anymore anyway?

I mean with direct deposit, ATMs and online banking....

Even when I bought my truck a lot of it was done over the phone, stopped by for about 5 minutes to sign the paper work that was already printed.

[Guest Pt709Slim]

I work for SunTrust, and I called our regional security director today to ask about their (our) policy on carrying. The answer was:

"There is no federal law that prohibits it (which I already knew) but, it is looked down upon in the branches" i.e. not posted!

So I say, until they tell you otherwise......do it! just wish I could!!

[Guest spoolie]

I carry in Suntrust everyday with no problems and no postings.

[Guest HVAC Worker]

I carry in First Tennessee everytime I walk in thru the doors.Heck I carry 99% of the time that I am awake.I prefer to do buisness with a person,not a automated phone or online when doing my company and personal banking needs.Face time goes a long way into getting things done at a bank if the people know you,just my thoughts.

[Guest cjr]

I carry in First Tennessee everytime I walk in thru the doors.Heck I carry 99% of the time that I am awake.I prefer to do buisness with a person,not a automated phone or online when doing my company and personal banking needs.Face time goes a long way into getting things done at a bank if the people know you,just my thoughts.

I agree with the face to face comment and I think there is a cash withdraw limit in the drive through.Then theres the safe deposit box.

[Guest Old goat]

I carry everytime I go, only 1 or 2 times a month. I'm the only one who ever knows, a couple of the young ladies would probably freak if they did.

[Guest Angel 24/7]

I have to go everyday for work and maybe once every 3 months to my bank. There is no signs posted. All I am saying is Concealed carry. No one knows it's there but me.

[greenego]

The only posting I ever noticed was at Regions. It was for no sunglasses not guns.

[TN-popo]

Need to check the laws!! No carrying in a Federal Building!! If a bank is insured by FDIC, then it is considersd a Federal Building.

Cricket, cricket...

If you're going to post such an assertion in a thread like this, you should "back it up" or concede an error.

"Drive by" posts like this are worthless and can cause the further spread of ignorance.

Edited June 15, 2010 by TN-popo

[gnmwilliams]

The only posting I ever noticed was at Regions. It was for no sunglasses not guns.

As a banker, I understand that sign more than anything. We won't help you if we can't see your eyes or other distinguishing features. I was working one day and a guy came in with clown makeup on. Well you know what we were all thinking, ah , but it turned out he was just on his way to a gig and needed gas money. Needless to say, we educated him quickly about his lack of common sense and showed him the drive through for next time.