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I recently stopped by a Bank of America at lunchtime to deposit a check I just received from my customer. I went in and stood in line behind a couple at one window and another single customer at the other teller.
The husband was turned around facing the line and looking around almost nervously. That then made me nervous. He kind of gave off the vibe that he was guarding something or waiting for something to happen.
Then it hit me, he was carrying and was not good at hiding the fact. Not only did the weird behavior give it away but now I noticed he was carrying something large/bulky that was clearly visible as a gun under his shirt.
I really wanted to say something such as advice that he is being too noticeable but I let him have his fun being the "lookout" for his wife. Anybody ever see somebody do this or other weird behavior while they are carrying?
 
Doesn't BOA have an anti-gun policy? Maybe he was so nervous because he was breaking the bank's rules? We all know BOA has been anti-gun towards businesses. Many threads on that.
 
Forgot to mention the couple were well in the sixties at least. After listening to the wife talk with the teller about their banking business and watching how she was totally unaware of what her husband was even doing, I knew they were safe. It was kind of cute actually. Like he was watching her back and guarding her against being surprised from behind.

My B of A where I do business has no signs up nor do any around here so.....
 
My wife tends to do that back-to-back on-guard sort of thing if I am using a teller machine although she doesn't normally print — and, yeah, I think she is cute doing it.
 
He could be nervous about breaking the rules or like me a bit paranoid of banks, large malls and most of all bars. I had a bad experience once and since then ive never left my back on a door, I try to stand out of the way in a dimly lit corner or behind a support pillar where i can still see the door. I could also understand if they were withdrawing large amounts of money.
 
The old guy across the street has a lump in his clothes and acts like that too.

But he has a colostomy bag and is afraid of getting it bumped into and squished.

And it's probably a legitimate concern while standing in line at the bank.

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I had a guy who came into the grocery store I work at, open carrying a 1911, and spent the whole time his wife was shopping just watching over the store and his wife, sitting at the front of the store near the entrance. He was calm, and was older with a USMC Veteran hat and a Colt shirt, I didn't feel uncomfortable at all, and he didn't either. A few employees gave him a double take, but no trouble.
 
One of the few places I actually ramp up my preparedness is at the bank. Around here, we have had an increase in robberies.....

Food for thought. :scrutiny:
 
Impureclient said:
I recently stopped by a Bank of America at lunchtime to deposit a check I just received from my customer. I went in and stood in line behind a couple at one window and another single customer at the other teller.
The husband was turned around facing the line and looking around almost nervously. That then made me nervous. He kind of gave off the vibe that he was guarding something or waiting for something to happen.
Then it hit me, he was carrying and was not good at hiding the fact. Not only did the weird behavior give it away but now I noticed he was carrying something large/bulky that was clearly visible as a gun under his shirt.
I really wanted to say something such as advice that he is being too noticeable but I let him have his fun being the "lookout" for his wife. Anybody ever see somebody do this or other weird behavior while they are carrying?
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When metal detector went off on way in and out it gave kinda unpleasant feeling like taking bad report card home or going to dentist with bad toothache.:uhoh:
 
None of the banks in Charleston SC are posted that I go to and the few no gun signs I've seen at stores around here are not legally sized to have any force; kind of like feel good signs. A few days ago at a First Federal while withdrawing a little money at the counter, I was removing my ID and the CCW permit came out also. The pretty little clerk picked up on my permit and reached down under the counter. My first thought was "Oh no, alarm!" but she brought out a picture of her newest carry gun in pink, like a proud Mom showing off her latest baby. Had a pleasant 30 second conversation about her last range trip while she counted out my money. Now if we could get restaurant carry which is up for discussion in the full SC House today, SC will be really pleasant despite the heat and humidity.
 
Safetychain said:
None of the banks in Charleston SC are posted that I go to and the few no gun signs I've seen at stores around here are not legally sized to have any force; kind of like feel good signs...Now if we could get restaurant carry which is up for discussion in the full SC House today, SC will be really pleasant despite the heat and humidity.
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It's funny that for some reason I assumed that the BOA's here were 'no gun' zones so I've always left my EDC in the car. It was just a few weeks ago that I actually looked around and could not find any signs so I've left it on me when I go in. Maybe it's the armed guard that they have out front on occassion, but I do feel a little nervous when I carry inside, but I never do anywhere else.

I second the restaurant carry hope as well.
 
I had to do a transaction at a bank once involving a large amount of cash, it was handled in a private room. They brought in the UNARMED security guard, but I felt safe.....since I was CCW a 1911 on my belt and a .38 in my pocket. :)
 
"Im working on my Carry permit, waiting to join the Vigilantly Force "

I do have a CCW and do watch the door to the bank we use from the inside when my wife goes to the window. However, I have some advice for you...

CCW does not equate to being on the "Vigilantly Force". If you see a crime in progress, get a good description and call 911. If you go cowboy during that crime, except perhaps to protect a life, you will not be happy with the way the police treat you.
 
I never carry a gun into a bank. Against the law in my state.
 
The CCW is to protect life, not to stop crimes. (unless the crime is under the category of murder, assault, etc.) I'm sure we all would like to use our firearms for good, although it sometimes makes things worse. it's an awesome responsibility that shouldn't be taken lightly.
 
TrickyDick said:
The CCW is to protect life, not to stop crimes. (unless the crime is under the category of murder, assault, etc.) I'm sure we all would like to use our firearms for good, although it sometimes makes things worse. it's an awesome responsibility that shouldn't be taken lightly.
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How do you know if a criminal is going to take the money without harming anyone?
 
I just realized there's a vigilante comment above mine. Wasn't trying to defend that! I was just picturing someone robbing a bank, waving a gun around at everyone and trying to understand how people are saying no lives are being threatened.
 
Bank often

I go often for personal use and I never looked to see if there is a no gun policy at the bank door.

I have NEVER read anything on the door of any business that I enter,unless I am looking at the menu.

So its possible that the BoA that I go to,and the M&T have such signs.

Its called CONCEALED carry for the very reason I know I am not spotted.

AND,no - I would not try to stop a bank robbery even though I was LEO [ retired ].

No one getting killed,and no threat to my life = I make a great witness.
 
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