Great encounter in Bartlett

[gfd_703]

Long story short my wife was hurt at work Sunday. She was knocked out for a short time and was transported by the Bartlett Fire Dept. to St Francis hospital in Bartlett. She informed the FD crew of her permit and that she was armed. It was a non-issue to them and the informed her that they would take care of it at the hospital. Now at the hospital there are ghost buster signs but no legal ones. Once at the hospital she was told by hospital staff it was ok to keep it on her person and if they did need to do any test that would effect her the would hold the gun in their safe until I could pick it up for her. I just want express my thanks to the Bartlett FD and to St Francis for using common sense and making this a great encounter.

From Tennessee and proud of it.

[Fallguy]

Sounds like it was very well handled by all involved. Good deal.

Hope the wife is feeling better now.

[davej48]

Isn't it wonderful when common sense prevails?

[saintsfanbrian]

This is a great story and Dave, the problem with Common Sense is that it isn't very common these days.

[cadillacdude1975]

the ghost buster sign is legal in Tennessee. i am not sure what the circumstances mean when your a ER patient brought in by ambulance to be treated as your wife was, its not like she walked into the hospital on her own and just ignored the sign.

39-17-1359. Prohibition at certain meetings — Posting notice. —

(a) An individual, corporation, business entity or local, state or federal government entity or agent thereof is authorized to prohibit the possession of weapons by any person otherwise authorized by §§ 39-17-1351 — 39-17-1360, at meetings conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control of the individual, corporation, business entity or government entity. Notice of the prohibition shall be posted. Posted notices shall be displayed in prominent locations, including all entrances primarily used by persons entering the building, portion of the building or buildings where weapon possession is prohibited. If the possession of weapons is also prohibited on the premises of the property as well as within the confines of a building located on the property, the notice shall be posted at all entrances to the premises that are primarily used by persons entering the property. The notice shall be in English but a notice may also be posted in any language used by patrons, customers or persons who frequent the place where weapon possession is prohibited. In addition to the sign, notice may also include the international circle and slash symbolizing the prohibition of the item within the circle. The sign shall be of a size that is plainly visible to the average person entering the building, premises or property and shall contain language substantially similar to the following:

PURSUANT TO § 39-17-1359, THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THIS PROPERTY HAS BANNED WEAPONS ON THIS PROPERTY, OR WITHIN THIS BUILDING OR THIS PORTION OF THIS BUILDING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROHIBITION IS PUNISHABLE AS A CRIMINAL ACT UNDER STATE LAW AND MAY SUBJECT THE VIOLATOR TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500).

http://www.michie.com/

[KahrMan]

Cadillacdude,

If I am reading the law correctly, the ghost buster sign is not legal by itself. The law states that it can be used in addition to the sign "pursuant to ...." The phrase "In addition to the sign," means you can use the ghost buster with the sign, not instead of the sign. At least thats what I always understood. Could be wrong. Does anybody else have an opinion on this?

[gfd_703]

Yes the signs have to have wording substantially similar to the the following.

PURSUANT TO § 39-17-1359, THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THIS PROPERTY HAS BANNED WEAPONS ON THIS PROPERTY, OR WITHIN THIS BUILDING OR THIS PORTION OF THIS BUILDING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROHIBITION IS PUNISHABLE AS A CRIMINAL ACT UNDER STATE LAW AND MAY SUBJECT THE VIOLATOR TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500).

We ignored the signs when we picked her up.

[Mike.357]

notice may also include the international circle and slash

This does not read to me that a cirlce and slash is good enough by itself

[-boatman-]

It's great to read a positive story like this. I think a lot of people are tired of the crime and are slowly coming around. Maybe not arm them selves in all cases but they respect peoples decision and right to protect them selves.

[strickj]

Correct.the sign must be worded right.I can not find it on Michies legal resources(im kinda slow this morning) about how the sigs are to be posted.

Fallguy; wheres the op on this?you have posted it before,right?

[Guest someguy12341]

Great story; thanks for sharing it. (I'm in Memphis.)

But more importantly, how's your wife doing?

[Fallguy]

The "ghost busters" sign is not legal by itself.

Here is the AG Opinon strickj was talking about.

AG Opinion 07-43

[strickj]

Thanks Fallguy.

and back to the topic.Its great to hear a story where people dont freak out and like said use common sense

[gfd_703]

Update.

The wife is fine only a brused sholder ,neck ,and head. She is back in Memphis today for meetings on the U of M campus so no gun today. Lets keep the pressure up on Nashville to relax the carry limitations in Tennessee.

[Guest Halfpint]

Glad your wife is fine, and that everything was handled in a professional and mature manner.

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

Glad your wife is fine

[Guest jackdog]

Glad your wife is doing alright, thanks for the story

[cadillacdude1975]

glad she is ok, and i stand corrected. why allow the addition usage of that sign if it is not legal on its own. that shows how loopy the TN handgun law actually is.