Description

Description

Overview

This sign expands the weapon restriction beyond firearms to cover the full legal category of concealed deadly weapons — and the dual-weapon icon makes that expanded scope immediately visible. The prohibition symbol contains both a handgun and a knife crossed together, communicating at a glance that this restriction is not limited to guns but applies to any concealed deadly weapon as defined under California law. This distinction is legally significant: California Penal Code 12025 and related statutes govern the carrying of concealed deadly weapons broadly, encompassing knives, blades, and other weapons alongside firearms. A sign that depicts only a handgun technically communicates only a gun restriction — this sign communicates the full statutory scope.

The formal sentence structure — “CARRYING CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS IS PROHIBITED IN THIS AREA” — reinforces the legal register of the message. Unlike the imperative commands used in other signs in this series (“NO GUNS ALLOWED,” “NO CONCEALED WEAPONS BEYOND THIS POINT”), this sign states the restriction as a declarative legal fact, which carries a different and more formal authority. It reads as a posted ordinance rather than a property owner’s request, making it particularly appropriate for government-adjacent facilities, public-access buildings, courthouses, healthcare institutions, and any Los Angeles property where the restriction is grounded in statute and the posting reflects a legal compliance requirement rather than a discretionary policy choice.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Dual gun-and-knife prohibition icon explicitly communicates that the restriction covers all concealed deadly weapons — not just firearms
  • Declarative sentence structure — “IS PROHIBITED IN THIS AREA” — gives the restriction the formal authority of a posted legal notice
  • Broadest weapon restriction scope in this sign series — aligns with California Penal Code definitions of concealed deadly weapons
  • Most appropriate for properties where the restriction is grounded in statute rather than discretionary policy
  • Three-line bold black text is fully readable at entry-level distances in indoor and outdoor environments
  • Clean white panel with black border maintains a professional, legally serious presentation appropriate for public-access facilities
  • Built for permanent outdoor and indoor installation — UV-resistant on durable Maxmetal® panel
  • Ideal for Los Angeles government-adjacent facilities, public-access buildings, healthcare institutions, and any property requiring full statutory concealed deadly weapon restriction posting

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 18″ × 12″
  • Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant)
  • Print Options:
    • Standard: UV-printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal®
    • Reflective: Direct UV print on reflective material
  • Mounting Options: Drilled holes available (posts, walls, door panels)
  • Corners: Square or rounded corners available
  • Use: Suitable for long-term outdoor and indoor installation