So last week, following a startling discovery at the Colorado Mills Regal Cinema that the company, much like Century Entertainment Group, doesn't allow concealed carry (or any weapons). So I wrote a nice, friendly email (silly me, I didn't copy the text and save it and they didn't include the original email) that I thought was well worded and logical addressing the fact that these policies are partially responsible for the multitude of shootings we see (gun free zone logic there).
Here is the response I received from them:
Dear Mr. [Ronin] :
Thank you for taking the time to communicate your concerns regarding our facility security policies. Please understand that Regal Entertainment Group, with the assistance of safety experts and law enforcement personnel, has developed policies and procedures designed to provide the safest environment for our guests and employees. Rest assured these policies and procedures are not designed with the intent to inconvenience or otherwise cause hardship to our guests. However, we believe these policies appropriate to assure the general safety of all guests and employees.
Please note all law enforcement officers, whether on or off duty, are exempt from our gun prohibition policy in the theatre, as long as they identify themselves as such either by display of a badge or other identification upon request.
Again, thank you for taking the time to advise us of your concerns.
Sincerely,
Customer Relations Department
Operational Services
Regal Entertainment Group
Safety "experts" huh? That doesn't sound like very good expert advice, and surely they must be using NYPD higher ups to give them advice on their policies, most LEOs I know would prefer a CCW holder instead of a bunch of unarmed fish in a barrel. And I don't feel very goddamn safe without a means to defend myself on my person!Sorry, kind of channeling Jim here, but this really pisses me the fuck off! It's too bad the GF loves going to movies, it's awful hard to tell her I refuse to go somewhere where I'd be an easy target if something bad were to happen. I'd rather be shooting back instead of cowering and hoping I or my loved ones don't get shot. Then again, I could always follow the "Concealed means concealed" mantra...