Proper signage to notify people entering a building that “No firearms or other weapons are allowed on the premises”
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Loading ...By Doug Little on Apr 14, 2008 in Firearms Safety, Legal Issues
There is no specific regulation for signage in Arizona regarding how one might prohibit a person from bringing firearms into a business, hospital or similar.
Most of the signs say something like “No weapons are permitted on these premises” or “Carrying of any firearm, knife or other weapon of any type is prohibited on these premises”.
You might add to the bottom of the sign that anyone violating this policy will be prosecuted under ARS 13-3102 - Misconduct with firearms and/or ARS 13-1503 - Criminal Trespass in a Non-Residential Structure if you want to add some additional ‘fear factor’.
That is generally sufficient notice under Arizona law that anyone, concealed carry permit holders included, cannot legally bring a weapon onto the premises.
The sign needs to be large enough that the casual observer can see it upon approaching the entrance and needs to be prominently placed. I would recommend near eye-level on the entrance door itself.
For the record, based on my experience and that of most law enforcement officers I know, this signage will only keep otherwise law-abiding citizens from bringing their weapons on the premises. Anyone who is intent on criminal acts, violence or who is in possession of a firearm illegally or who has criminal intent will simply ignore the sign.
Then, only the bad guys will be armed inside the building.
