Disney World Concealed Carry

PDW · #1 10-08-2007, 11:53 AM

My wife and I are taking our kids to Disney World (Orland) in January. I understand that Disney has a no weapons policy. However, I am wondering if any of you have any real world experience with Disney World. Can you concealed carry there? Do they have posted signs or metal detectors? I plan on taking my gun because I would like to fly with it as I have never done this. I may just lock it in the room when I get there, assuming there are safes. The last thing I need on a family vacation though is a MAJOR HASSLE. Suggestions please!

-PDW

Torch · #2 10-08-2007, 12:04 PM

I'm going in November and would like to know as well.

KimberPB · #3 10-10-2007, 06:37 PM

If you have a valid permit that Florida honors you are good to go. I was there last December for a company Christmas party and carried the enter time. I do not remember seeing any no gun signs but even if they were posted they hold no weight in Florida. Only thing you have to be aware of is they do a quick search of your bags at the gates. Just keep your firearm on you and you should have no problems. Hope you have a safe and fun time!

If you have any other question feel free to ask I'll try to answer them in a timely manner.

Torch · #4 10-10-2007, 10:31 PM

Great info, KimberPB. Would you happen to have any links that will validate your statements?

KimberPB · #5 10-11-2007, 12:08 AM

Ops sorry Torch new here but should have known better. Here you go everything and more you'll ever need to know about Florida gun laws.

http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/ind...790/ch0790.htm

Florida state statute
790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm.--
(12) No license issued pursuant to this section shall authorize any person to carry a concealed weapon or firearm into any place of nuisance as defined in s. 823.05; any police, sheriff, or highway patrol station; any detention facility, prison, or jail; any courthouse; any courtroom, except that nothing in this section would preclude a judge from carrying a concealed weapon or determining who will carry a concealed weapon in his or her courtroom; any polling place; any meeting of the governing body of a county, public school district, municipality, or special district; any meeting of the Legislature or a committee thereof; any school, college, or professional athletic event not related to firearms; any school administration building; any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily devoted to such purpose; any elementary or secondary school facility; any career center; any college or university facility unless the licensee is a registered student, employee, or faculty member of such college or university and the weapon is a stun gun or nonlethal electric weapon or device designed solely for defensive purposes and the weapon does not fire a dart or projectile; inside the passenger terminal and sterile area of any airport, provided that no person shall be prohibited from carrying any legal firearm into the terminal, which firearm is encased for shipment for purposes of checking such firearm as baggage to be lawfully transported on any aircraft; or any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law. Any person who willfully violates any provision of this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

raybsc · #6 10-11-2007, 08:21 AM

Am I reading this right because I don't see anything here that stops concealed carry in Disney.
If I am wrong help.
raybsc

ishi · #7 10-11-2007, 09:15 AM

Bet you anything that Goofy has a shoulder-holstered 1911 under that suit.

rabywk · #8 10-11-2007, 09:21 AM

Nope there was a husband and wife (both employees) fired from Disney a year or so ago because the wife admitted to having a firearm stored in the car. No warnings or anything. So if Goofy is packing, he is making sure it is concealed from everyone, including other employees and management.

KimberPB · #9 10-11-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by raybsc

Am I reading this right because I don't see anything here that stops concealed carry in Disney.
If I am wrong help.
raybsc

Raybsc, you are reading it correctly. You are not breaking any laws by carrying concealed with a valid permit into Disney World. Worse thing that could happen if someone sees you carrying is ask you to leave. If that happens I would leave or secure your firearm because refusal could get you armed trespassing.

As far as the employee's getting fired, it was not illegal for them to be carrying while on the job but Disney has the right to dictate what company policy is. If they say no guns and you carry no legal action can be taken against you but they can fire you for breach of company policy.

Like I said I carried all day there awhile back and had no issues what so ever.