Man tries to bring gun into Disney World, deputies say (WFTV)

[Enderikari]

Why can't you bring in Snapple?

Glass bottles were banned a long time ago in Disney Parks.

 

[French Quarter]

I can't imagine the beautiful entrances to the parks being destroyed by metal detectors. The parks also already have a bottle neck at bag check. Creating a new one is just going to make entrance a headache. This is jumping at security when the policy in place apparently worked.

It is all about the perception of safety.

 

[French Quarter]

Glass bottles were banned a long time ago in Disney Parks.

Oh ok. Gotcha. Didn't realize this was still sold in glass bottles.

 

[R W B]

OK, small question, why is everyone {IE twitter} saying the guy t ried to get into Magic Kingdom when it happened at DHS and he was caught at the No. 8 Bus stop ?

Oh ? So Disney World apparently means Magic Kingdom ? {confused but whatever works for the police works for me}

The original story/report I read said Magic Kingdom.

Maybe he didn't really think much about it until it was discovered?

It's possible but that doesn't give reason as to why he ran. I mean if that was me for instance and the security guard mentioned it to me as soon as I realized what I had on me I would politely step back and tell them I forgot it was on me and tell them Id go put it back in my vehicle/hotel room. I'm sure police would be notified so Id tell them the same thing and welcome them to escort me to do it. I certainly wouldn't take off running.

 

[The Mom]

The original story/report I read said Magic Kingdom.


It's possible but that doesn't give reason as to why he ran. I mean if that was me for instance and the security guard mentioned it to me as soon as I realized what I had on me I would politely step back and tell them I forgot it was on me and tell them Id go put it back in my vehicle/hotel room. I'm sure police would be notified so Id tell them the same thing and welcome them to escort me to do it. I certainly wouldn't take off running.

He was carrying the gun illegally - his concealed carry permit had expired 10 years ago. This may have not been the first time he was caught carrying illegally, and he might have been facing prison time. Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit is a felony in Florida.

 

[R W B]

He was carrying the gun illegally - his concealed carry permit had expired 10 years ago. This may have not been the first time he was caught carrying illegally, and he might have been facing prison time. Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit is a felony in Florida.

Right, as it is in most states. Maybe I just don't see the logic in running from an area with a large police presence, you're not getting away lol.

I also think if his first reply with the security guard was a more responsible response then they just might not of alerted police and just maybe he could of went and put it back in his vehicle without police being notified but the fact he acted like a 12yr old at first, he was doomed from the start.

 

[matt9112]

That guy was up to no good. He didn't simply forget he had a gun. Glad they caught him.

Obviously he didn't forget he had a gun he just didn't realize it wasn't ok....in the state of Florida you can carry your gun (if your permit is valid ) almost anywhere you can even go into a court house and they will check it in at the door.

 

[matt9112]

He was carrying the gun illegally - his concealed carry permit had expired 10 years ago. This may have not been the first time he was caught carrying illegally, and he might have been facing prison time. Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit is a felony in Florida.

I drove around for 3 months with an expired drivers license this year (honestly didn't notice date) in the time was my vacation to Florida passed TSA with it (that's how I found out) and drove around Florida as well. Point is something being illegal has no bearing on safety or right or wrong.

So yes did he break the law but was he causing danger...no.

 

[FigmentsFangirl]

Obviously he didn't forget he had a gun he just didn't realize it wasn't ok....in the state of Florida you can carry your gun (if your permit is valid ) almost anywhere you can even go into a court house and they will check it in at the door.

I remember having yto hand over my pocket knives {I always carry two} when I went to the Georgia Aquarium, and World of Coke in Atlanta a few years ago, claimed them both as I left; everything was find and dandy and everyone was really polite too

 

[The Mom]

I drove around for 3 months with an expired drivers license this year (honestly didn't notice date) in the time was my vacation to Florida passed TSA with it (that's how I found out) and drove around Florida as well. Point is something being illegal has no bearing on safety or right or wrong.

So yes did he break the law but was he causing danger...no.

People were asking why he ran - I was just giving a possible reason.

 

[EngineJoe]

Obviously he didn't forget he had a gun he just didn't realize it wasn't ok....in the state of Florida you can carry your gun (if your permit is valid ) almost anywhere you can even go into a court house and they will check it in at the door.

He was up to no good. Could have hurt alot of people. I think this was more than oh I just didn't realize it wasn't okay at Disney.

 

[TaoBoxer]

No idea why people think it's necessary....

You must not be reading/watching the news then. SHM ,

 

[AmUK]

Can you imagine the hysteria had this been a muslim guy.

 

[Tigger1988]

Can you imagine the hysteria had this been a muslim guy.

Or anyone with a slightly dark complexion.

 

[Matt_Black]

Odds are, there would have been a VERY different outcome. My cynicism suggests a bodybag would have been involved.

 

[matt9112]

You must not be reading/watching the news then. SHM ,

You must realize this won't change anything?

 

[matt9112]

He was up to no good. Could have hurt alot of people. I think this was more than oh I just didn't realize it wasn't okay at Disney.

That statement should have had a preamble "that this is my opinion"

Edit: point of my post invalid licence aside that there are very few places you can't carry legally so it is much more plausible in FL to forget something like this than say the same type of scenario in California.

 

[Matt_Black]

That statement should have had a preamble "that this is my opinion"

Edit: point of my post invalid licence aside that there are very few places you can't carry legally so it is much more plausible in FL to forget something like this than say the same type of scenario in California.

He's a lawyer, though. He really should have known better in a lot of instances.

 

[matt9112]

He's a lawyer, though. He really should have known better in a lot of instances.

I will agree 100% and I am not absolving him of guilt just that a guy walking up to disney with a concealed piece is not this big deal.

 

[prberk]

Right, as it is in most states. Maybe I just don't see the logic in running from an area with a large police presence, you're not getting away lol.

I also think if his first reply with the security guard was a more responsible response then they just might not of alerted police and just maybe he could of went and put it back in his vehicle without police being notified but the fact he acted like a 12yr old at first, he was doomed from the start.

Not to mention the fact that there is a big lake between you and your car, with no pedestrian access....

I mean, where was he going to go? Obviously not thinking. (Not that he thinking to begin with...).