Local Movie Theater Will Not Allow Guns In Facility

TYLER — Carmike Cinemas in Tyler will no longer allow CHL holders to carry firearms in their theater. According to KETK, Carmike theaters across the country have the same policy because of the Aurora Colorado massacre. Under Texas Law, CHL holders can carry a concealed handgun almost anywhere, including movie theaters. Times Square Cinema in Tyler allows CHL holders to carry in their theater.

“The concealed handgun license means that someone has earned the right to carry a concealed handgun and it’s not our job to change the laws,” said owner of Times Square Cinema Howard Charba.

Charba says the theater does not want to infringe on citizens Second Amendment Rights. Charba says the theater follows the law and does not enforce or prevent CHL holders from bringing a firearm into their theater.