I was went to the movies today and there was a sign that said no weapons. It was not the typical no gun sign and it was posted along with no alcohol and no smoking on the same paper.
In addition to tue circle with line through a gun they had a knife in the same picture. I know the appropriate sign that is posted, but what are the legal ramifications for that sign? I can get a picture later if it will help.
Update: Sorry, forgot to say this is in illinois
Depends on which state/City you reside in.
Check the USCCA App
In my State those signs do not hold the weight of law, if I am asked to leave because someone saw me âprintingâ then I leave otherwise they can call the police for trespassing
IIRC, if there was a mass shooter and you had to defend yourself, the USCCA will still cover you.
Same here in Colorado.
No weight of law, if they notice your gun all they can do is ask you to leaveâŠ
If you refuse, then itâs a bigger issueâŠ
Personally, if I see that sign, I just keep walking past the shop that doesnât want my business! 
Different states have different laws. Florida does not enforce the sign unless you refuse to leave after being told to. Texas on the other hand does enforce it.
Totally depends on the state. In most states, those signs donât change anything at all about the legality of carrying. In some states, like Texas, the right sign makes you a criminal if you carry there.
As referenced above, it is true that even if illegal (not that illegal carry is recommended or anything), that is not an issue for USCCA memberâs self defense liability insurance access, you could still have coverage for an act of self defense.
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/
As an Illinois resident hereâŠ
âLegalâ or not, donât ignore it. Especially if you are in or near any of the die hard blue counties, especially âCrook Countyâ. The LEO and the courts will still have their way with you regardless, unless you are willing and able to spend a fortune in time (some probably behind bars) and money to prove a point.
If you are in one of the many more âread leaningââ areas of the state, you probably wonât even see that sign in the first place. Unless it is something required by the home office. Even then, I wouldnât ignore it, since those areas still have activist individuals in authority.
Another Illinoisan here. 
Cinemas are private properties, so the rule is simple:
When you legally access cinema with not official âNo Gunsâ sign - because itâs a private property, they may have their own policy about âno gunsâ and may ask you to leave. And you just leave, without any other ramifications.
And here is a best lesson for you - if that happens, it means your concealing method sucks. 
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/il-gun-laws/
| âNo Weapons Allowedâ Signs Enforced? | Are âNo Weapons Allowedâ signs enforced in Illinois? If yes, violating the sign would be considered to be a crime. If no, violating the sign would not be considered a criminal offense. | |
|---|---|---|
Yes. Signs stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited must be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a building, premises or real property specified as a prohibited area, unless the building or premises is a private residence. Any violation constitutes a misdemeanor, may trigger license suspension or revocation as well as a fine.
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 66/65(d), 66/70] [1231.150 Admin. Rules]
One of the reasons I donât buy from them is because of their prohibition signs. Some of their policies are on their websites or can be found by calling or emailing them to ask. If I communicate with them, I try to convey calm and likeability as we are the ambassadors.
âThe juice isnât worth the squeezeâ. Stay out of court, stay out of jail, but carry on.
âSigns shall be of a uniform design as established by the Illinois State Police and shall be 4 inches by 6 inches in size. â
On the down low.
What you donât buy and from whom? Tickets in I-Max or Popcorn in Cinemark? 
Being an illinoidian, I guessed it was illinoid. Iâve seen this before, in a few establishments. This is what I found.
What are the specific guidelines for creating no guns allowed signs in Illinois?
In Illinois, any clear âno guns allowedâ sign may be sufficient, but it is advisable to follow specific state guidelines to ensure enforceability. Itâs important to check local regulations for any additional requirements.
Illinoid rule
In Illinois, no guns allowed signs must be of a uniform design approved by the Illinois State Police, featuring a white background and a depiction of a handgun in black ink with a red circle and diagonal slash across it. The signs must be clearly posted at the entrance of the property and measure 4 inches by 6 inches.
Well done!
I think.. Iâm offended⊠
Illinois here too.
My local Jewel food store has a faded out(mostly clear sign the partially hide. Some say it is for employees only and some say ignore it. I choose the latter and have no issues yet.
Thanks for the replies everyone. I had decided to play it safe. It wasnât in a hard blue area of IL, DuPage County, the only one around Chicago who wasnât fully on board with the AR ban, but wasnât going to refuse outright to enforce it.
Though are strip malls considered private property? I would suspect a free standing building would be.
Has anything happened, like employees/staff knowing you were armed, that might have caused you issues, yet?
