CCing while visiting jail > Carry Issues

Posted: 7/30/2010 7:58:56 PM EDT

ok heres a dumb question about concealing when visiting someone in jail. Tomorrow i am going to visit my brother in jail tomorrow and i was wondering if i were carrying when i entered the facility would i just check it in and leave it with the police up front or should i just leave it at home.? Ive never visited anyone in jail so i am not sure how this works i dont want to leave it at home but i dont want to be arrested.

Posted: 7/30/2010 8:16:22 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
ok heres a dumb question about concealing when visiting someone in jail. Tomorrow i am going to visit my brother in jail tomorrow and i was wondering if i were carrying when i entered the facility would i just check it in and leave it with the police up front or should i just leave it at home.? Ive never visited anyone in jail so i am not sure how this works i dont want to leave it at home but i dont want to be arrested.

I went to visit a member of my family in jail and we had to check in everything that was on our person at the appointment window, and then had to pay for a storage locker to hold our stuff during our visit. I recommend either leaving it at home, or leaving it in your vehicle.

Posted: 7/30/2010 8:41:19 PM EDT

[#2]

Johnny law get's that gun box, Joe public get's hand cuffs for bringing a weapon into a jail or prison. At a minimum, leave it in your car. If the car is subject to inspection leave it at home, it aint worth the bullshit you'll encounter.

Posted: 7/30/2010 9:08:28 PM EDT

[#3]

In Arizona, if it's a STATE facility, they have to check your weapon, if it's Federal, best leave it in the car.
No idea about your state, might want to ask in your Home Town Forum.

Posted: 7/31/2010 4:48:54 AM EDT

[#4]

Carry that gun into a police staion or jail and you'll get the shiny bracelets placed on you. Leave it in the car.

Posted: 7/31/2010 6:58:36 AM EDT

[#5]

I'm all for CCW, but when in doubt in a situation like this, leave it in the car.

Posted: 7/31/2010 7:05:40 AM EDT

[#6]

Your visit may wind up longer then desired, years longer.

Posted: 7/31/2010 7:34:18 AM EDT

[#7]

In the jail by my house even LEO's cant carry inside the jail.

Posted: 7/31/2010 7:45:01 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
ok heres a dumb question about concealing when visiting someone in jail.

You said it, not me.

Posted: 7/31/2010 7:46:27 AM EDT

[#9]

no guns are allowed in the jail, not even LEO's can bring theirs in, leave it in the car. Most jails will make you empty out your pockets and go through a metal detector, leave it in the car, I don't think you will get shot up in visitation.

Posted: 7/31/2010 8:03:07 AM EDT

[#10]

Leave it in the car if you have the option, LEO's get lock boxes when they bring people in the sally port... it's a pain in the ass no matter if you're Joe Public or Joe Cop.

Posted: 7/31/2010 8:26:30 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Johnny law get's that gun box, Joe public get's hand cuffs for bringing a weapon into a jail or prison. At a minimum, leave it in your car. If the car is subject to inspection leave it at home, it aint worth the bullshit you'll encounter.

Yup.

-JC

Posted: 7/31/2010 2:40:26 PM EDT

[#12]

Bad Ju Ju Leave it at home. You could be arrested and in TX it is a felony.

Posted: 7/31/2010 6:26:36 PM EDT

[#13]

Dude , just leave it in the car .

Posted: 7/31/2010 6:52:40 PM EDT

[#14]

I would say it is highly dependant on state law and how the jail is designed/visits conducted. Leave it in the car the first trip and check out the setup. At my county jail you just go in the little lobby area phone the jailer and the visitation booths are right there in the same area. I have only been there for ltc or nfa reasons but never got checked for weapons.

Posted: 7/31/2010 6:56:44 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Dude , just leave it in the car .

can you say "confiscated"

Posted: 8/1/2010 2:13:14 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
ok heres a dumb question about concealing when visiting someone in jail.

You said it, not me.

Slip a couple hack saw blades in behind the holster. I'm sure it will work out fine..

Posted: 8/1/2010 4:01:07 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
In Arizona, if it's a STATE facility, they have to check your weapon, if it's Federal, best leave it in the car.
No idea about your state, might want to ask in your Home Town Forum.

If it is federal, don't even bring it on the property. It is a federal offense to even have it in your car.

Posted: 8/1/2010 5:14:11 AM EDT

[#18]

Some of you can can sure come up with some wild..."Should I carry" place idea's.
Common sense guys...golly.

Posted: 8/1/2010 8:22:45 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Some of you can can sure come up with some wild..."Should I carry" place idea's.
Common sense guys...golly.

While I agree, it is pretty natural to want to be armed in the proximity of so many criminals.

If you carry at Wally World, it makes little sense to not want to carry near or in a jail.

Posted: 8/1/2010 8:24:01 AM EDT

[#20]

Leave it at home.

Posted: 8/1/2010 8:35:33 AM EDT

[#21]

Are you asking this question to see how stupid people are? Who is going to carry their pistol when they go visit someone in jail? Please for the love of god and sweet little baby Juan, tell us this is a joke!

Posted: 8/1/2010 12:50:47 PM EDT

[#22]

Look on the bright side. If you bring your gun, you and your brother can share a cell, and he won't be lonely.

Posted: 8/2/2010 6:52:59 AM EDT

[#23]

There is no restriction under NH state law covering carrying in prisons but I doubt there are procedures in place for secure storage of firearms belonging to visitors. Leave it at home or in the car.

Posted: 8/2/2010 6:54:43 AM EDT

[#24]

Can i CC on a airplane?

Posted: 8/2/2010 6:58:22 AM EDT

[#25]

Uh...

Call them and ask?

Posted: 8/2/2010 8:27:32 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Your visit may wind up longer then desired, years longer.

The upside of that is he may get to spend more time w/ his brother.

Check out the laws of your state. Pose the question in your HTF. Chances are there's a prison guard and/or cop in your HTF who can direct you to the applicable laws.

Posted: 8/2/2010 10:33:58 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Carry that gun into a police staion or jail and you'll get the shiny bracelets placed on you. Leave it in the car.

Kinda odd given all the good people in there have a gun on............................. DISCRIMINATION!!!!!

Posted: 8/2/2010 11:06:41 AM EDT

[#28]

NO

Posted: 8/2/2010 9:12:54 PM EDT

[#29]

Some of the web sites stated that vehicles are subject to search.

Here's Belknap County Jail's visiting rules:

Visiting Rules

1. Visitors must be on an inmates visiting list.

2. All visitors must sign Visitor's Register.

3. PHOTO Identification required.

4.
No more than two (2) visitors shall be admitted to see a single inmate
on a visiting day. Visitor's must be at least twelve (12) years of age
or older. Visitors under eighteen (18) years of age shall be accompanied
by parent, guardian, or responsible adult. The only exception shall be
written authorization by a parent or guardian for those persons ages
sixteen (16) and seventeen (17), inclusive, authorizing such a visit.

5. Total time for two (2) visitors shall not exceed one hour.

6. Visitors will be expected to conduct themselves with restraint.

7. No loud talking, profanity or obscene gestures will be tolerated.

8. Visitors must be in a sober condition.

9.
Under no circumstances shall a visitor carry in a firearm, knife,
penknife or anything that could be considered as a weapon. Visitors are
expected to obey the laws of the State of New Hampshire and the rules of
the Institution. Violators will be prosecuted (RSA 306:10) and
infractions of the rules will result in revocation of visiting
privileges.

10. The Shift Supervisor may terminate a visit at any time for reasons he/she may deem justified.

11.
The Superintendent or his designee may deny visiting privileges to any
visitor when, in his opinion, the safety, order or security of the
inmates or institution is in jeopardy.

12.
Visitors are subject to search. Searches will be conducted by a staff
member of the same sex. Refusal to submit to a search will result in
revocation of visiting privileges.

13. No personal property (including handbags) can be brought into the institution during visiting hours.

14. The only items accepted during visiting hours
shall be clothing for work release inmates and money deposited in
inmate accounts. These monies need to be in the form of a bank check or
money order, as no cash or personal checks can be accepted.

15. The Superintendent may, at his discretion alter, suspend, or create rules and regulations as circumstances dictate.

Posted: 8/4/2010 9:53:12 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Quoted:

ok heres a dumb question about concealing when visiting someone in jail.

You said it, not me.

Im not looking to carry it with me round the prison just wasnt sure if i could check it and have it locked up.

But thanks for the advice i just left it at home. it was wierd i couldnt have anything in my pockets no keys no wallet no phone all so i could go into another room with visitors so we could talk through a phone with inmates on the other side of 2" thick plexiglass and steel I certainly dont understand that.

Posted: 8/4/2010 10:10:52 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
ok heres a dumb question about concealing when visiting someone in jail. Tomorrow i am going to visit my brother in jail tomorrow and i was wondering if i were carrying when i entered the facility would i just check it in and leave it with the police up front or should i just leave it at home.? Ive never visited anyone in jail so i am not sure how this works i dont want to leave it at home but i dont want to be arrested.

Just leave it in the car.
I highly doubt you'll get arrested if you try, like other drama queens might try to tell you. They'll likely remind you that you can't have it in here and to take it to the car.

Posted: 8/4/2010 10:14:40 AM EDT

[#32]

there was a thread here that went like this

1. guy takes his CCW to prison parking lot to visit son
2. PD is searching everyone on (or near apparently) the lot
3. Guy comes .5 inch away from going to pound me in the ass prison with his son
4. Cop decides to be a nice guy and lets him go
5. Guy leaves
6. Hides gun in storm drain
7. Returns
8. "Nice guy" cop says WTF
9. Tells cop about gun in storm drain
10. ????
11. Comes to GD to blame cop

anyway dont take your guns to town johnny :)

Posted: 8/4/2010 12:41:20 PM EDT

[#33]

There was a thread about this posted earlier...

Oops, see above...

Posted: 8/5/2010 4:55:12 PM EDT

[#34]

leave it at home

Posted: 8/5/2010 5:29:26 PM EDT

[#35]

I visited my son a couple months ago (he's 1350 miles away) and all I was allowed to have was my D.L., my vehicle key (KEY––-not keyS) and $20 in QUARTERS (for the vending machines)...not even a wrist watch is allowed and they looked pretty closely at my leather belt and finally decided I could keep it on.

Posted: 8/5/2010 8:40:26 PM EDT

[#36]

Considering I work in one, CO, and can't take mine in.... leave it at home or in the car.

Posted: 8/6/2010 4:18:29 AM EDT

[#37]

at my county sheriff's office complex, which includes the jail, there are large signs advising possession of any weapon is not permitted regardless of license. only people permitted to be armed are po-po on official business.

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