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Banks and Post Offices are federal institutions. No CCW into federal institutions, unless you want to dance with the authorities.
 
I've never noticed a "No Firearms" sign in my entire life... 😉
 
Banks are a no no in Michigan. If you conceal properly no one would ever know, but if, god forbid, you stumbled into a robbery and used it to defend yourself, I highly doubt you would leave by any other means than the back of a cruiser.
 
For you guys that carry, this shouldn't be a big surprise. If you CCW, you're supposed to know the rules. Federal laws don't vary a lot, state to state. Hey, by all means, do what you're most comfortable with......
 
It may not be against a federal law to carry in a private bank, but just because it is not a federal law does not mean it’s not a state law.

CCW prohibited areas:
Schools
Child care center
Sports arena/stadium
Bars/taverns/liquor stores
Church or place of worship
Entertainment facility with seating above 2500
Hospitals
Casinos
College (community or state university)
As well as any area prohibited by state law or private owner
 
Some of that does vary, state to state. Carrying in bars in legal in OR, not in WA, for example. If you pack, you need to be aware of local laws..!!!
 
BlindedByScience said:
For you guys that carry, this shouldn't be a big surprise. If you CCW, you're supposed to know the rules. Federal laws don't vary a lot, state to state. Hey, by all means, do what you're most comfortable with......
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If it was Federal Law it would be a no-no. But banks are not government owned.

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There is no federal law designating banks as "gun free zones." However, they may request to be gun free, despite the rationale behind self-defense.
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CCW Weekend: Concealed Carry In Banks Is Absolutely A Good Thing

There were 4,030 bank robberies in 2015 and concealed carriers have played a part in stopping some. But, banks do have different rules for concealed carry in different states.
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I carried to a travelling
BlindedByScience said:
Go right ahead. Last time I checked, banks are federally insured. Best of luck to you.
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Being federally insured is not the same as being federally owned. Even the Federal Reserve is only quasi government.
 
Again gentlemen, the key is

“Any area prohibited by state laws or private owner”

It has nothing to do with federal. I don’t care what you CCW says, if a state law (or the owner of a specific bank) says guns are prohibited, they are prohibited because it is, in fact, private property. If you choose to carry in a place that has prohibited firearms, you runnthe risk of legal issues if you so happen to unholster your weapon for any reason.
 
Sorry, it has quite a bit to do with Federal property.....

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Federally Banned Locations for Carrying Firearms | USCCA

Where can you carry a firearm? Where can you NOT carry? Learn about the federal government's laws about locations you can't carry here...
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Federally designated areas where weapons are banned, even with a permit:
  • Federal Courthouses*
  • Federal Buildings*
  • Any Building Owned, Leased or Rented by the Federal Government — This includes buildings in national forests which are property of the federal government.
  • National Forests — There is no federal law prohibiting carry in national forests. States control the carrying of firearms in national forests in their state. However, carry is not allowed buildings in national forests which are property of the federal government.
  • Visitors Centers/Ranger Stations in National Parks — These are federal buildings where carry is not allowed. There is no federal law that prohibits carry in national parks. States control the carrying of firearms in national parks in their state.
  • Federal Prisons*
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers* — The Corps builds and runs flood control and navigation dams. The Corps has jurisdiction over the dam site and usually all waters backed up by the dam. Per 36 CFR § 327.13, carry anywhere on Corps property is illegal unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. Firearms can be unloaded and secured in a vehicle while on Corps property.
  • National Cemeteries*
  • Military Bases — All military bases are Federal property. Each base may have slightly different policies, however visitors who arrive at a military base with firearm(s) must leave them with the guards at the gate. If the base does not have storage capabilities at the gate or armory, you could be turned away. The only people who can carry guns around a base—concealed or otherwise—are on-duty military police, who handle routine security. They then have to return their guns to the armory when their shifts are over. There are exceptions for on-duty local or state police officers who come to the base on official business. The base commander can make other exceptions. Check at each military post for specific rules.
  • Rented Offices — Any part of any building that the federal government has rented for office space or a federal workforce, etc. Just their offices or the part of the building the federal government has control over is off-limits. You can carry in the rest of the building if state or local laws allow.
  • Post Office — Postal regulations prohibit the possession of firearms in their buildings and in their parking lots or any property they own.
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)* — On most BLM lands, if you can legally carry in the state the BLM land is in, you can carry on the BLM land. If it is not legal, the area will be posted as no firearms allowed. Any building on the BLM land operated by the federal government is considered federal property and carry in those buildings is not allowed. The exceptions where the BLM prohibits firearms are the San Pedro Riparian Zone in Arizona, the Wallace Conservation Forest in Idaho and Red Rock National Conservation Area in Nevada.
  • Indian Reservations — Carry on Indian Reservations is controlled by tribal law. You must check with each tribe before carrying on the property. Some Indian tribes consider federal and state highways through their property as under their control. This should also be verified with the tribe.
 
BlindedByScience said:
Sorry, it has quite a bit to do with Federal property.....

www.usconcealedcarry.com

Federally Banned Locations for Carrying Firearms | USCCA

Where can you carry a firearm? Where can you NOT carry? Learn about the federal government's laws about locations you can't carry here...
www.usconcealedcarry.com www.usconcealedcarry.com

Federally designated areas where weapons are banned, even with a permit:
  • Federal Courthouses*
  • Federal Buildings*
  • Any Building Owned, Leased or Rented by the Federal Government — This includes buildings in national forests which are property of the federal government.
  • National Forests — There is no federal law prohibiting carry in national forests. States control the carrying of firearms in national forests in their state. However, carry is not allowed buildings in national forests which are property of the federal government.
  • Visitors Centers/Ranger Stations in National Parks — These are federal buildings where carry is not allowed. There is no federal law that prohibits carry in national parks. States control the carrying of firearms in national parks in their state.
  • Federal Prisons*
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers* — The Corps builds and runs flood control and navigation dams. The Corps has jurisdiction over the dam site and usually all waters backed up by the dam. Per 36 CFR § 327.13, carry anywhere on Corps property is illegal unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. Firearms can be unloaded and secured in a vehicle while on Corps property.
  • National Cemeteries*
  • Military Bases — All military bases are Federal property. Each base may have slightly different policies, however visitors who arrive at a military base with firearm(s) must leave them with the guards at the gate. If the base does not have storage capabilities at the gate or armory, you could be turned away. The only people who can carry guns around a base—concealed or otherwise—are on-duty military police, who handle routine security. They then have to return their guns to the armory when their shifts are over. There are exceptions for on-duty local or state police officers who come to the base on official business. The base commander can make other exceptions. Check at each military post for specific rules.
  • Rented Offices — Any part of any building that the federal government has rented for office space or a federal workforce, etc. Just their offices or the part of the building the federal government has control over is off-limits. You can carry in the rest of the building if state or local laws allow.
  • Post Office — Postal regulations prohibit the possession of firearms in their buildings and in their parking lots or any property they own.
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)* — On most BLM lands, if you can legally carry in the state the BLM land is in, you can carry on the BLM land. If it is not legal, the area will be posted as no firearms allowed. Any building on the BLM land operated by the federal government is considered federal property and carry in those buildings is not allowed. The exceptions where the BLM prohibits firearms are the San Pedro Riparian Zone in Arizona, the Wallace Conservation Forest in Idaho and Red Rock National Conservation Area in Nevada.
  • Indian Reservations — Carry on Indian Reservations is controlled by tribal law. You must check with each tribe before carrying on the property. Some Indian tribes consider federal and state highways through their property as under their control. This should also be verified with the tribe.
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Banks not listed. 👍
 
Visitors Centers/Ranger Stations in National Parks - I ran into this conundrum at Craters of the Moon in Idaho. They have multiple trails and also mountain lions, bears and a few bison. Now I knew my 45 wasn't going to do much if a Bison decided he didn't like me but it was better than nothing. Anyway, the trailhead I wanted was not near the Ranger Station but the way I returned was. I wanted to ask the Rangers about their mountain lions, while I hadn't actually seen any I found plenty of tracks. So here I am outside the Ranger station throwing pebbles at the office window trying to get a Ranger to come out since I wasn't going to leave my 45 on a bench unattended and I couldn't walk in.
 
No one is the wiser unless it must be used in which case I will surely be glad to have it.
 
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