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Hello,

We are trying to put up "No Weapons" signage for our facility, but are looking for the policies and practices that are common for other museums. Does anyone have samples of the signs that they've posted, or advice based on their own experience?

Thank you! 

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Alana Hollenbaugh
Facilities and Tenant Services Coordinator
Boston Children's Museum
Boston MA
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Good morning, Alana:

When looking at samples from other museums, keep in mind that laws relating to weapons vary state to state. Some states have laws broader than federal law, and some are more restricted. 

I represent museums in TX and CA, so unfortunately I don't have anything that would assist.

Good luck and have a wonderful weekend!
Sharon

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Sharon Hotchkiss
HOTCHKISS LAW FIRM, PLLC
Owner/Attorney
(Licensed in TX and CA)
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-25-2023 03:05 PM
From: Alana Hollenbaugh
Subject: Security/Weapons Signs

Hello,

We are trying to put up "No Weapons" signage for our facility, but are looking for the policies and practices that are common for other museums. Does anyone have samples of the signs that they've posted, or advice based on their own experience?

Thank you! 

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Alana Hollenbaugh
Facilities and Tenant Services Coordinator
Boston Children's Museum
Boston MA
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Hi Sharon,

Thank you for responding! As part of this project, I have looked into state laws and discussed with the local law enforcement to decide what kind of signage is necessary, I'm now looking into the more public facing side of the issue. Basically, in the range of what will cover us to help keep our visitors and staff safe, what is the common practice among other museums.

Thank you for your expertise,
Alana

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Alana Hollenbaugh
Facilities and Tenant Services Coordinator
Boston Children's Museum
Boston MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-26-2023 10:02 AM
From: Sharon Hotchkiss
Subject: Security/Weapons Signs

Good morning, Alana:

When looking at samples from other museums, keep in mind that laws relating to weapons vary state to state. Some states have laws broader than federal law, and some are more restricted. 

I represent museums in TX and CA, so unfortunately I don't have anything that would assist.

Good luck and have a wonderful weekend!
Sharon

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Sharon Hotchkiss
HOTCHKISS LAW FIRM, PLLC
Owner/Attorney
(Licensed in TX and CA)

Original Message:
Sent: 05-25-2023 03:05 PM
From: Alana Hollenbaugh
Subject: Security/Weapons Signs

Hello,

We are trying to put up "No Weapons" signage for our facility, but are looking for the policies and practices that are common for other museums. Does anyone have samples of the signs that they've posted, or advice based on their own experience?

Thank you! 

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Alana Hollenbaugh
Facilities and Tenant Services Coordinator
Boston Children's Museum
Boston MA
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Hi, I'm not in our facilities or security departments to be able to provide more information about the development of this signage (I'm with School Programs), but I'll include a photo of the sign we currently have displayed at our entrances to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This is the link that the QR code on the sign goes to: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/code-of-conduct 

Hope the example is useful!

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Sarah Fox
Schools Programs Supervisor
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis IN
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-25-2023 03:05 PM
From: Alana Hollenbaugh
Subject: Security/Weapons Signs

Hello,

We are trying to put up "No Weapons" signage for our facility, but are looking for the policies and practices that are common for other museums. Does anyone have samples of the signs that they've posted, or advice based on their own experience?

Thank you! 

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Alana Hollenbaugh
Facilities and Tenant Services Coordinator
Boston Children's Museum
Boston MA
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