Firearm friendly hotel chain?

[F Class John]

I mostly use AirBnB now because it’s cheaper and zero prying eyes. But if I do have to book a hotel I just use a major chain and have never had an issue. However I always do my best to book a bottom floor and ask for a room near an exit door. Many hotels have mobile apps that let you check in so you can pick a room too.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

In Montana and South Dakota we usually sit outside motel room and clean rifles. Tailgate work station. Probably wouldn't fly in LA, New York, Chicago. Location location location.

 

[carlsbad]

What hotels do shooters use near Coalinga?

 

[dsculley]

Country Inn & Suites in Wytheville, VA is happy to host the shooters that come to Bangsteel classes. No issues about me loading ammo in my room either.

As long as the firearms are transported in cases I don't think the motel personnel would know there are firearms, unless of course they are decorated with shooting decals. When I travel I "may" have a weapon concealed on my person. I see no reason to declare to the desk clerk that I may have a weapon. I don't ask about their policy regarding weapons either. Guess that falls in the "Don't ask/Don't tell" category!

 

[carlsbad]

I understand all of the thoughts of how you can get around the rules. I've been doing that all of my life. I find it much more enjoyable when I don't have to worry about that. for example: Next week I'm shooting at coalinga and then heading to the Pebble beach area to watch my son play in a college golf tournament so I'll have my rifles/gear with me. I'll need a hotel in Pebble beach. I don't plan to leave gear in the car at night and I would prefer not to have to bring it in and out of the car every day, taking it to the tournament with me.

Worst case would be to come back to the hotel after dinner one night find myself locked out, ask at the front desk and be told that they have a "no gun policy" and I need to pack up my stuff and leave at 9pm. If I was younger, this could happen at midnight.

A hotel that had a policy of "shooter's welcome" would be peace of mind.

Jerry

 

[Bc'z]

Jerry we use AirBnB, or find a vacation rental on craigslist.
No front desk, maids, or other patrons know your business

 

[garandman]

A hotel that had a policy of "shooter's welcome" would be peace of mind.

Jerry

Call and ask? Avoid the mega chain hotels that have adopted knee jerk policy about firearms sent down from on-high from their international lawyers.

 

[carlsbad]

OK. Just signed up for Air BnB. I sent the owner of a home in pebble beach a question asking her if he was ok with me bringing an unloaded rifle in a case and leaving it in my room.
--Jerry

 

[carlsbad]

Notice I used both he and she in the post just above. That is NOT a CA thing. It was a typo. Owner is a lady.

 

[Bc'z]

OK. Just signed up for Air BnB. I sent the owner of a home in pebble beach a question asking her if he was ok with me bringing an unloaded rifle in a case and leaving it in my room.
--Jerry

My wife stayed in a AirBnB in Scottsdale
$119 a nite. Immaculate 2br with pool and full garden to relax in after work. The pics she sent made me wish I'd gone with her.

 

[rayporter]

when you stay at a super 8 and they have a free freezer to put your meat in you know they don't care about guns.

 

[nmkid]

I'm told Hilton has a no-firearms policy

Was it Hilton folks that said that?

 

[carlsbad]

No. Read it here on the forum...forget which thread but it stuck with me. --Jerry

 

[jepp2]

Now I'm traveling less for golf and more for shooting and I'm told Hilton has a no-firearms policy.

This may be helpful: https://www.concealedcarry.com/safety/concealed-carry-laws-and-tactics-for-hotels/#policy

 

[carlsbad]

Thanks jepp2. I emailed Hilton and got a question as an answer--they clearly don't want to answer so they pretend they need more info.

I think I'm done with Holton. The other chains are much more reasonable.

--Jerry

 

[carlsbad]

The AirBnB on 17 mile drive in Pebble beach got back to me that they are fine with guns. I'm staying there.

--Jerry

 

[akajun]

All you guys worried about one or two guns, let me tell you about the time we came back from Perry and pretty much cleaned out the CMP north Store if Garands and ammo.
Has anyone else ever broken a luggage cart loaded down with too many ammo cans of hxp 06’ Ammo ? Right in the lobby of the Homewood suites in Kentucky, clerk never batted an eye

 

[garandman]

OK. Just signed up for Air BnB. I sent the owner of a home in pebble beach a question asking her if he was ok with me bringing an unloaded rifle in a case and leaving it in my room.
--Jerry

Might wanna explain its not an evil assault rifle.

 

[BP1]

All you guys worried about one or two guns, let me tell you about the time we came back from Perry and pretty much cleaned out the CMP north Store if Garands and ammo.
Has anyone else ever broken a luggage cart loaded down with too many ammo cans of hxp 06’ Ammo ? Right in the lobby of the Homewood suites in Kentucky, clerk never batted an eye

That’s some funny chit right there. I can see it now everyone looking around with that what look on their face.

 

[swd]

What hotels do shooters use near Coalinga?

A good friend does a Varmint hunting trip around Coalinga every year and uses the Best Western Big Country in Coalinga. We’ll be staying there for the LR F Championships in a couple weeks. Don’t know their actual policy on guns but he’s stayed there for years and never been bothered.