Can I carry at Dodger Stadium?

[OCResident]

As of 9/2007, Dodger stadium policy is that only LEOs present in an official capacity are allowed to carry in the stadium. Not even off-duty LAPD officers carry there, according to stadium policy.

Generic no weapons signs are posted. Security checkpoints check bags. There are no metal detectors.

According to a LAPD officer that sometimes works on the stadium detail, security once found a handgun in the purse of a female off-duty officer. She was given the choice to return to her car or lock the weapon in the weapon locker in the security office (with escort). The officer said it would probably be the same procedure had it been a CCW holder. [Be sure to read below as this is in stark contrast to statements from the Director of Security]

9/07 Update: The Dodger Stadium Director of Security has commented on this specific thread and stated:

At Dodger Stadium, the inspection process does not currently include metal detectors and though we have “No Weapons“ signs posted, some may still try to take a chance and disregard this by sneaking their weapons into the stadium.

I would only add that there are severe negative consequences for those CCW holders and law enforcement personnel (not present in the stadium [in] an official capacity) who disregard the stadium policy and are found inside the stadium with weapons.

At a minimum this includes a formal notification to the County Sheriff / Police Chief issuing the CCW to the private citizen and/or the employer of the Police Officer / Sheriff Deputy. At a maximum…………...

I, for one, will make sure to keep my business in Anaheim, even though I don't carry there either - mainly because I need the extra couple inches of seat space.

Be sure to read Can I carry in a private business that prohibits weapons?

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