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[ford91exploder]

That's what is so funny about the macho perception of those who are so fearful, timid, and scared that they feel the need to pack heat to go to a theme park. Like the guys that strap on an AK to go to Starbucks, who think they are asserting their masculinity and appear imposing, but actually are just letting everyone know what a fraidy-cat wuss they are that they can't face daily life without "protection".

Up here one carries a gun while walking in the woods because humans are not the top of the food chain here, The brown bears and mountain lions are predators. The black bears just want to avoid you and continue eating berries, plants and honey. The brown bears and the mountain lions will stalk you.

The odd illegal drug patch is also a reason to carry a weapon in the woods. Has ZERO to do with being macho but every year hikers from the flatlands are injured or killed in the woods by one of these 3 causes. Americans don't seem to realize that tooth and claw rules nature.

 

[ParksAndPixels]

Probably a little in quantity just to match the crowds, the biggest focus on a day like today is crowd control.

That's what I guessed, didn't know if there was major changes like UNI at Halloween Horrow Nights. I'm glad neither is my job to oversee

 

[AEfx]

Up here one carries a gun while walking in the woods because humans are not the top of the food chain here, The brown bears and mountain lions are predators.

Yes, being in the wilderness is far different than your average day at Walt Disney World or going to your local Starbucks, which is what we were talking about.

 

[disney4life2008]

The people running the new security checks in the yellow shirts are bozos. They look like for hire security found at a shopping mall.

 

[s8film40]

The people running the new security checks in the yellow shirts are bozos. They look like for hire security found at a shopping mall.

Shopping malls have higher standards.

 

[disney4life2008]

Shopping malls have higher standards.

I agree. Im not calling anyone out but some of them look like they just got off the funny boat.

 

[The Mighty Tim]

Forgive me if this has been mentioned already, but I'm sure that on my last trip I saw signs saying weapons were not permitted in the parks.

Therefore, no guests should be carrying guns around the park.

 

[s8film40]

Forgive me if this has been mentioned already, but I'm sure that on my last trip I saw signs saying weapons were not permitted in the parks.

Therefore, no guests should be carrying guns around the park.

To my knowledge there are no signs. I've been to the parks hundreds of times and never noticed any, I've never specifically looked though.

Of course rules only go so far, as others have pointed out selfie sticks aren't allowed either but can be seen in the park on any given day.

This article seems to also indicate there are no signs:

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/lo...e-at-disneys-animal-kingdom_20151110002416859

 

[The Mighty Tim]

The only reason it sticks in my mind is that I recall pointing it out to my party on the way into a park.

Also

 

[s8film40]

The only reason it sticks in my mind is that I recall pointing it out to my party on the way into a park.

Also

Yeah those are the new signs that were just added. I thought you were referring to prior to the new security checks were implemented.

Of course most people aren't going to stop and read that whole thing.

 

[The Mighty Tim]

No, I'm pretty sure I saw signs in September.

 

[s8film40]

No, I'm pretty sure I saw signs in September.

Where did you see it? The photo you posted shows both of the signs I'm familiar with the permanent one that doesn't mention it and the temporary one that was just recently added. In fact that new one has wording that doesn't specifically say guns aren't allowed but anything that looks like a weapon which is definitely new as toy guns were not only allowed but sold.

I don't necessarily doubt they may have added it after those two recent incidents. I haven't spent a lot of time at Disney in recent months.

 

[The Mighty Tim]

That sign is something I found when Googling around to double check my memory.

 

[s8film40]

That sign is something I found when Googling around to double check my memory.

Actually looking at it the permanent one says weapons aren't allowed, I guess that covers it. Never really caught my attention as it didn't say guns but there it is in any case.

 

[draybook]

Get with the times. Just as Disney turned the Tobacco store on Main St in DL into a General Store, and just as they turned the (Pretend) Police Station (bc people thought it was a real one) into a meet and greet....things change with the times. The tobacco example illustrates a change bc society the police station represents a change bc of stupidity. This Gun into Disney represents both.
I'd like to bring forward this point again, bringing Guns inside a Disney Park is just like bringing a mattress....a snow thrower....a baking dish.....steak knives.....all these items are not needed at a Disney Park, and I manage to safely store them on my own. And the items I mentioned aren't on a Policy, they are just dumb to bring to Disney. And bringing a Gun into a Disney Theme Park, Constitution or not, is dumb, it benefits no one, and can only go wrong not right. Gun toters need to be personally responsible otherwise return the gun back to walmart or don't come to Disney and wait for the Minute Men to return.
[mic drop]

Walmart? Yeah, because their wide selection of 4 rifles has people rushing to grab what they have. Why do people associate guns with Walmart? It's much easier and more convenient to head to your local pawn store, gun shop, or gun show.

 

[draybook]

I know by your comments that you're just playing devils advocate, but what you're suggesting is vigilantly justice. I'll let the authority handle the gun toting thank you very much. As for civilians bringing guns into a Disney park, I stand by them being as relevant as a snow thrower....dumb and not necessary. If the idea of gun toters is to bring a gun into Disney Parks in case "it goes down" (in the Happiest Place on Earth BTW) then there's bigger issues. If it indeed "goes down" I don't want civilians living the dream and playing hero as I shield my kids from ever Paul Blart out there, I'd rather the proper authorities take it.

So what about us "gun toters" that have military backgrounds? Do we live up to your standards to be the "super civilian hero"? After all, I did shoot a 38 out of 40, with the 2 misses being due to jams......


For the record, I don't feel the need to "tote" a gun onto Disney property and I'm not keen on the idea. However, I just can't stand the "gun toter" phrase, as if we're a bunch of dudes prancing around like a bunch of ballerinas, yelling, "hey, look at my big gun!"

 

[flynnibus]

To my knowledge there are no signs. I've been to the parks hundreds of times and never noticed any, I've never specifically looked though.

Of course rules only go so far, as others have pointed out selfie sticks aren't allowed either but can be seen in the park on any given day.

This article seems to also indicate there are no signs:

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/lo...e-at-disneys-animal-kingdom_20151110002416859

The majority of the rules are covered when you buy tickets and in those disclosures. There tend to be other signs on property, but they aren't in your face all over the place.

 

[s8film40]

The majority of the rules are covered when you buy tickets and in those disclosures. There tend to be other signs on property, but they aren't in your face all over the place.

Yes, and of course most people aren't paying any attention to them anyways. I think Disney's approach is more of a reactionary one. If you break a rule they'll point it out to you and say it was right here in this thing you signed or inconspicuous sign over here. Of course this is played on both sides as many guests will intentionally break rules and then just say "oh I didn't know".

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Someone of facebook just said they got a call from their wife, who got a call from her friend that there's a rumor about a suicide bomber at WDW. I doubt it's true, but seems like a strange thing to fake

 

[Matt_Black]

There are plenty of good, law-abiding gun owners in the United States. Somehow, mass shootings still happen, and the shooter is almost always brought down by law enforcement. The "good man with a gun" rhetoric is, quite frankly, a myth.