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Thread: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
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September 16th, 2011, 01:36 PM #11
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September 16th, 2011, 02:13 PM #12
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September 16th, 2011, 02:14 PM #13
Re: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
Update- email sent
To whom it may concern,
Last night 9/15/11 I tried to attend the evening game of the double header against the Marlins. I am a firm believer in ones right to own, posses and carry a firearm for hunting, recreation and, self protection. With the current crime level in the city of Philadelphia and surrounding region I feel it in my best interest to to carry a firearm for self protection. I am aware that the Phillies organization offers a "Firearms Check" where one can store his or her firearm in a safe locked location while enjoying a game of Baseball. Then when the game is over you can retrieve your firearm from this location and be on your way. Never being un-armed during the walk to and from your vehicle. One of the times you are most vulnerable in my opinion. Leaving a weapon unattended in a vehicle for 3hrs is a terrible idea. How many cars get broken into and vandalized each year at these games? Your theoretically putting weapons into the hands of criminals if you think this is a god idea. Which is what I was instructed to do by one of your staff, a Mr. Gary Cooper. I went to the command center to check my firearm and Mr. Cooper seemed uncooperative right from the get go. He then asks me if I am a Law Enforcement Officer. To which I reply no I am not sir, just a citizen exercising my 2nd amendment rights. He tells me that service is only for Law Enforcement. Why and why should it matter if I am LEO or not? He then states that is the written policy. If its written I could not find it. I asked Mr. Cooper for a copy of this written policy and was plain refused. He said maybe I should look on the website for this policy pertaining to Only L.E.O. may check their firearms upon arrival which I did and came up with nothing. Mr. Cooper then got on the phone supposedly with his supervisor who offered to have someone escort us out and give us a refund for our tickets. We left without getting any refund and did not stay for the game which was a big shame because it was the last game we had tickets for this year. But you know what, its not about the tickets or the cost of the tickets. Its an issue concerning 2nd amendment rights and mine being violated. I have been a Phillies Phan my whole life but I can simply not continue to patronize an organization who steps on these rights and doesn't respect its law abiding fans. All I would like to do is check my firearm upon arrival and enjoy a game. Not be instructed to put in my car and quite possibly arm a criminal. There is no reason why a L.E.O. should be given this privilege and a citizen of the United States with a License to legally carry and possess a firearm should not. I would greatly appreciate a response concerning this matter. Thank you very much.
B.D.
We'll see what comes of this.and to the dust you shall return
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September 16th, 2011, 03:06 PM #14
Re: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
Prolly should have submitted that for proof reading before sending it.
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September 18th, 2011, 08:13 PM #15
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September 20th, 2011, 02:18 PM #16
Re: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
and get a picture of his face when you show him the policy
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September 21st, 2011, 01:22 PM #17
Re: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
Heres the reply I got back, just a run around type of response I expected to get back.
Mr. D,
Our weapons policy may be found on the Phillies website. Under the Citizens Bank Park heading, go to “Ballpark Information”. From there click on “Convenience Guide” and under the letter “W” will be explained the Phillies policy on weapons.
I am sorry that you were not satisfied with Mr. Cooper’s explanation or his offer to have your ticket money refunded but he was only following our stated policy.
Thank you for your interest in the Phillies.
Mike DiMuzio
Director, Ballpark Operations
The Phillies
1 Citizens Bank Way
Phila, PA 19148and to the dust you shall return
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September 21st, 2011, 02:18 PM #18
Re: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
Okay... All he did was prove that you were right.
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com...nience_guide#W
Firearms, weapons, knives, tasers and other dangerous or hazardous devices or substances (collectively "weapons") are prohibited at Citizens Bank Park, unless carried by an on-duty police officer or otherwise expressly approved by The Phillies. Anyone bringing such a weapon to the premises should return it to their vehicle immediately or check it at the Police Room/Command Center before entering the ballpark.
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September 21st, 2011, 03:13 PM #19
Re: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
Weapons
Firearms, weapons, knives, tasers and other dangerous or hazardous devices or substances (collectively "weapons") are prohibited at Citizens Bank Park, unless carried by an on-duty police officer or otherwise expressly approved by The Phillies. Anyone bringing such a weapon to the premises should return it to their vehicle immediately or check it at the Police Room/Command Center before entering the ballpark.
Maybe the red part?. I agree, theres some gray area. Is it police only or can civillians check it at the Police Room/Command Center before entering the ballpark too? Based on my scenario, I say LEO only. Obviously.and to the dust you shall return
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September 21st, 2011, 03:55 PM #20
Re: Off to the "Bank" (Phils)
I see this red part..
Firearms, weapons, knives, tasers and other dangerous or hazardous devices or substances (collectively "weapons") are prohibited at Citizens Bank Park, unless carried by an on-duty police officer or otherwise expressly approved by The Phillies. Anyone bringing such a weapon to the premises should return it to their vehicle immediately or check it at the Police Room/Command Center before entering the ballpark.
Only LEO can carry in the park...all else my either return weapon to vehicle or check it at Commend Center
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