Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Answer by Andy Zavoina:These are state law issues so there can be a variance if you have branches in multiple states. Federal laws affect federal court buildings, post offices and parks, as some examples, but these don't reach private property as state laws do.

Texas, as one example, allows a property owner such as a bank, to post a prescribed notice that makes it a violation of law for a person to carry a concealed weapon inside the bank. Your state banking association likely offers these for sale or can make a referral if desired.

As to employees carrying concealed weapons, again look at the state laws. It may well be allowed that an employer can restrict the carrying of a concealed weapon by policy. I don't think many banks want to allow employees to carry them. This could invite a dangerous, and deadly situation. The banks insurance likely doesn't cover employees involved in a shootout because they were carrying guns.