Riviera Theater in Buffalo is NOT gun friendly

[944turbo]

Went to a show there last night. As soon as we walk in the door I see a bunch of security guys patting people down, looking in purses, etc. Told my wife I forgot something and I'd be right back, and went to lock my gun in the car (and worry for the next 3 hours that it'd get stolen).

Go back in, the security person starts patting me down, sees my little pocket knife and says you can't bring that in here. Seriously people? Second trip back to the car.

Third time entering I get the royal treatment, coat open, felt up, thought for sure I'd at least get a reach-around but no such luck. He asked me if I had any weapons to which I replied "not any more". His look told me he wasn't amused.

So if you're planning to attend any shows at Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda, best to strip down ahead of time and save yourself some hassle - or better yet, patronize somewhere else that's more gun friendly.

But hey, at least the show was really good.

 

[Podmonkey]

I would have just left, fuck em.

 

[4excal]

Went to a show there last night. As soon as we walk in the door I see a bunch of security guys patting people down, looking in purses, etc. Told my wife I forgot something and I'd be right back, and went to lock my gun in the car (and worry for the next 3 hours that it'd get stolen).

Go back in, the security person starts patting me down, sees my little pocket knife and says you can't bring that in here. Seriously people? Second trip back to the car.

Third time entering I get the royal treatment, coat open, felt up, thought for sure I'd at least get a reach-around but no such luck. He asked me if I had any weapons to which I replied "not any more". His look told me he wasn't amused.

So if you're planning to attend any shows at Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda, best to strip down ahead of time and save yourself some hassle - or better yet, patronize somewhere else that's more gun friendly.

But hey, at least the show was really good.

Always ankle carry at events like that, the fake security guys don't usually do any over and above working..I've always and still always do and if they actually do wand beep me then I go to the car.

 

[944turbo]

I would have just left, fuck em.

If it was a restaurant or something like that, I would have just gone somewhere else. But I was $70 down for tickets and really wanted to see the show so I relented. Hated doing it, especially leaving my gun in the car. Won't go there again.

Always ankle carry at events like that, the fake security guys don't usually do any over and above working..I've always and still always do and if they actually do wand beep me then I go to the car.

They would have got it, they felt my ankles too. Not sure if I got extra treatment because of the knife or what. Didn't stick around the lobby to see how they handled other people.

It was pretty ridiculous since it wasn't a show that I would consider warranting that kind of security.

 

[GOPerfect]

Maybe the show you went to. I have been there a few times and have never seen anyone searched.

I do not recall any incidents recently that would warrant this either.

 

[4excal]

Maybe the show you went to. I have been there a few times and have never seen anyone searched.

I do not recall any incidents recently that would warrant this either.

Has the reek of extremist written all over him?

 

[944turbo]

Has the reek of extremist written all over him?

Damn, that must be it, LOL.

 

[Darth]

I don't play pat downs.

And I can bypass them. Keister it!

Seriously, your show isn't THAT great. I'll decide on my safety.

 

[GOPerfect]

It does suck that you found out about this policy after you put out $70.

Want to have rules? Post them on your website, out in the open!

 

[944turbo]

It does suck that you found out about this policy after you put out $70.

Want to have rules? Post them on your website, out in the open!

In their defense they may have that rule posted online. Honestly, I never looked. Didn't think it would be an issue. My fault on that one.

 

[GOPerfect]

In their defense they may have that rule posted online. Honestly, I never looked. Didn't think it would be an issue. My fault on that one.

I looked, it is not posted!


I stand corrected...

It is there.

Code of Conduct - Riviera Theatre


The following Code of Conduct policies are in place:
(Including but not limited to the following)

• All event attendees must present a valid ticket for admittance.
• All persons and packages are subject to search upon entry at the discretion of theatre management.
• Failure to consent or submit to inspection may result in denial of entry. No refund or exchange will be made under said circumstances.
• Re-Entry (including smoking) may be suspended or dis-allowed at any time at the discretion of theatre management.
• All firearms & weapons must be declared to theatre management. Theatre Management reserves the right to deny entry to patrons carrying firearms.
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted within the Theatre.
• Unattended items, including food and drink, may be disposed of by theatre management.
• Flash Photography, and recordings of any kind are prohibited.
• Theatre Management reserves the right to deny entry to, or eject, patrons who are visibly intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs.
• Prohibited items also include any items that, in the judgment of facility management, pose a safety hazard, or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other guests.

 

[944turbo]

Just checked, it's on their "Tickets and Events" page under "Code of Conduct". No more money for you!

 

[GOPerfect]

Prior to going to many places, I usually look to see what their policies are. Nearly every time I see a No Guns Policy, I do all I can to avoid going there.

Gun shows really piss me off, it is a freaken gun show and they say no loaded guns allowed. Granted, I ignore that rule all of the time. If a place is going to use a metal detector a wand of a body frisk, I leave!

 

[944turbo]

Granted, I ignore that rule all of the time.

Me too. If I'm wearing pants, I'm armed.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

So if you're planning to attend any shows at Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda, .

Fuck them. Fuck those pussy fart actors and the rest of them.

Get yourselves the "stealavision" boxes they sell.

 

[4excal]

Fuck them. Fuck those pussy fart actors and the rest of them.

Get yourselves the "stealavision" boxes they sell.

I'm clicking "report" on this post..

 

[99cummins]

I don't go out much as I'm a bit of a hermit but I generally assume anywhere like that is no guns and avoid places like it. Last time I disarmed was for a concert at Darien lake that my wife really wanted to go to. I did carry my edc flashlight clipped on my pocket but they gave me shit for it until I made the 16 year old security guards feel stupid for giving me a hard time about a fucking flashlight.

 

[Acer-m14]

I would have watched the movie and then after go to management and demanded my money back or i'm going on twitter .. that move sucked ..

 

[BerettaGuy]

The Constitution limits the Government. Private firms can do as they wish, in the name of safety.

The real question should be:
How many in the line were all to grateful for the pat down so they can safely attend and give their disposable income to entertainers.

Ohhhh I feel so safe now.

 

[NYGuns]

Same thing at the Capitol theater in Port Chester, went to a show a few weeks ago and had to leave my firearm at home

 

[Jmac00]

If I go somewhere and there is a magnetron or a pat down search, I will leave the gun, in the gun safe, in the car (yes, I have a gun safe thu-bolted to the floor of my truck) and the vehicle has an alarm.

But most places don't have a magnetron or a search, Like Darren Lake. The one time I went there I missed the sign that said "no weapons allowed, all entrances have metal detectors"......guess what, NO THEY DON'T. Im guessing because those things cost a small fortune and the owners of Darren lake are to cheap to buy 5 or 6 of them, so I walked around for a good hour and a half with all my weapons. But then I got brave and decided it was time to ride "The Man of Steel" roller coaster ( I have NEVER been on a roller coaster in my life) But they have a "practice chair" just outside the ride. I found out I don't fit with a gun on my hip so I went to the car and put it in the safe. Turns out I like roller coasters

anyway, If i see a sign that denies firearms, I just ignore it and keep right on going...

 

[944turbo]

The Constitution limits the Government. Private firms can do as they wish, in the name of safety.

The real question should be:
How many in the line were all to grateful for the pat down so they can safely attend and give their disposable income to entertainers.

Ohhhh I feel so safe now.

Yeah, and the security we saw had no firearms on them. WTF kind of "security" is that? Seems like they didn't quite think that one through.

 

[Saltwater60]

They have not had any issues. I live very close to it. However there is a bar acrossed the street called crazy jakes a man was shot to death over the summer behind the bar. Also a few streets over Oliver street is a mess and there is a pretty bad motorcycle club there. Not saying it's justification because I'll be goi g there for a kids movie. I'll do my best to bring my gun, but we will see what happens.

 

[kgun12]

All event attendees must present a valid ticket for admittance.

• All persons and packages are subject to search upon entry at the discretion of theatre management.
• Failure to consent or submit to inspection may result in denial of entry. No refund or exchange will be made under said circumstances.
• Re-Entry (including smoking) may be suspended or dis-allowed at any time at the discretion of theatre management.
• All firearms & weapons must be declared to theatre management. Theatre Management reserves the right to deny entry to patrons carrying firearms.
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted within the Theatre.
• Unattended items, including food and drink, may be disposed of by theatre management.
• Flash Photography, and recordings of any kind are prohibited.
• Theatre Management reserves the right to deny entry to, or eject, patrons who are visibly intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs.
• Prohibited items also include any items that, in the judgment of facility management, pose a safety hazard, or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other guests.

So my question is what does this do for you, if you declare to management are they going to let you keep or gun?

 

[VietnamEraVet]

Screw all of them. If I can't carry there, especially due to active searching, it is highly unlikely that I will patronize their business. I have heard that after Ft. Lauderdale airport incident happened, that some of the local theater chains were actively searching people.

So be it. I'll keep my money. Might just go shopping instead, - maybe buy some more ammo.

And BTW, has anyone else out there spent any time in the Walden Galleria Mall lately? I get the feeling that place is ripe for a shitstorm to occur. I have told my kids to stay away unless they absolutely need to go there for something, and then I offer to accompany them.

 

[Dr. Evil]

The first trip back to the car would have included my wife with me because I would have been out of there.

 

[Saltwater60]

Screw all of them. If I can't carry there, especially due to active searching, it is highly unlikely that I will patronize their business. I have heard that after Ft. Lauderdale airport incident happened, that some of the local theater chains were actively searching people.

So be it. I'll keep my money. Might just go shopping instead, - maybe buy some more ammo.

And BTW, has anyone else out there spent any time in the Walden Galleria Mall lately? I get the feeling that place is ripe for a shitstorm to occur. I have told my kids to stay away unless they absolutely need to go there for something, and then I offer to accompany them.

Yes we went there Christmas night and there were like 69 people out front the movie theater entrance. I put my hand on my knife in my pocket since it was less conspicuous and looked at my wife and we high tailed it out of there. There were like 12 cops there too. They kept an eye on us, but we basically walked as fast as we could to get to my car. My 12 year old was like WTF he could tell we were at bit nervous. The. We went Sunday and it was fine. Sunday was midday. I brought an extra mag with me.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Just act sexually aroused during the pat down, very loudly. It'll get them off your case, or a phone number.

 

[Criticalt]

There is a spot right down the front of your pants where a sub compact fits perfectly and 99% of pat downs will miss. Wear a big belt buckle incase of metal detector. If they want you to take off your belt, leave.
Ive made it through 1 pat down and one metal detector this way.

 

[Tinman]

I have never been there. Now that I know this I won't ever go.