Signs? I see no signs...

... I also admit that I close my eyes when I walk in.

Eyes closed? That's how I shoot, so it's not so LOUD.

That said, I've heard anecdotes about Mayo removing signs because of influential / rich patrons asking if they had a gun problem in the area.

I thought this one was pretty...
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In between the double doors, on the left wall.

Hah, it's not exactly "in accordance" of Minnesota State law. That's definitely not black Arial font, and those signs are not at all of the entrances.

Since I got my permit in April, I've never seen signs at the MOA myself. But then, I expect that if the signs are up, they are posted where they are supposed to be posted. I don't look at posters on my way in though, so if they want to blend them in like that and make them inconspicuous, that is their problem. If they catch me and ask me to leave, I will happily comply, and take my money with me out the door.

(e) A landlord may not restrict the lawful carry or
possession of firearms by tenants or their guests.

(i) the requester has prominently posted a conspicuous sign at every entrance to the establishment containing the following language: "(INDICATE IDENTITY OF OPERATOR) BANS GUNS IN THESE PREMISES."; or

(ii) the requester or the requester's agent personally informs the person that guns are prohibited in the premises and demands compliance.

(2) "Prominently" means readily visible and within four feet laterally of the entrance with the bottom of the sign at a height of four to six feet above the floor.

(3) "Conspicuous" means lettering in black arial typeface at least 1-1/2 inches in height against a bright contrasting background that is at least 187 square inches in area.

The problem is that the MOA CANNOT restrict carry as they are a landlord.


They have the store exits posted on a stand up sign, and some of the other entrances are posted by the sign I put up earlier.

(e) A landlord may not restrict the lawful carry or
possession of firearms by tenants or their guests.

I would tend to agree that they cannot restrict carry within the confines of their rented store spaces, but I would think that in the mall proper, or the areas of the malls that are considered MOA property-such as hallways, restrooms and the like would fall under their business space, and therefore they would be allowed to post a ban for those areas.

This could explain why people report seeing posters at entrances to the mall from stores, and not at the outside store entrances.

Arrrgghhh! Legally posted or not, we all know that someone carrying there and spotted will be asked to leave.
Private property not public is not the issue. They have the illegal signs and they have just as much "power" as legal ones . . . they are a precursor to an individual or individuals in uniform and/or nametags making the perfectly valid and legal request for one to leave. Failure to do so has the perscribed consequences . . . and I can think of better ways to spend $25 at MOA. The four types of shrimp dinner at Cantina #1 and a beer come to mind right away.