Description

Description

Overview

This is the most legally specific firearms restriction sign in the entire series — and its specificity is precisely what gives it its authority. Unlike property-owner policy signs that establish a discretionary no-firearms rule, this sign communicates a statutory restriction grounded in California law. California Penal Code 171b explicitly prohibits the possession of firearms and other deadly weapons in state and local government buildings, making this restriction not a choice by the building administrator but a legal requirement that applies regardless of carry permits or personal firearms policies. Posting this sign at government building entrances puts visitors on formal legal notice of a statutory prohibition — not a preference, not a policy, but a law.

The declarative sentence structure — “FIREARMS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS” — reads as a statement of legal fact rather than an imperative command, which is precisely appropriate for a statutory restriction. The ANSI-standard blue “NOTICE” header frames the message as an official posted notice consistent with the institutional character of the facilities this sign serves — city halls, county offices, courthouses, public libraries, municipal service centers, transit authority buildings, and any Los Angeles-area government facility covered under California Penal Code 171b. For government building administrators and facility managers responsible for legal compliance posting at entry points, this sign provides the formally worded, institutionally appropriate statutory notice that the law requires.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Communicates a statutory restriction under California Penal Code 171b — a legal requirement, not a discretionary policy
  • Declarative sentence structure reads as a statement of legal fact — the most appropriate format for a statutory posting
  • Covers both state and local government buildings in a single notice — no need for separate signs for different jurisdictions
  • ANSI-standard blue “NOTICE” header is consistent with the institutional character of the government facilities this sign serves
  • Four-line bold black text delivers the complete statutory notice clearly at building entrance distances
  • Large 24″ × 18″ horizontal format ensures full visibility at government facility entry points
  • Built for permanent outdoor and indoor installation — UV-resistant on durable Maxmetal® panel
  • Ideal for Los Angeles city halls, county offices, courthouses, public libraries, municipal service centers, and all state and local government facilities covered under California firearms law

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 24″ × 18″
  • Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant)
  • Print Options:
    • Standard: Digitally printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal®
    • Reflective: Direct Digital print on reflective sheeting
  • Mounting Options: Drilled holes available (posts, walls, building entrance panels)
  • Corners: Square or rounded corners available
  • Use: Suitable for long-term outdoor and indoor installation
Additional information

Additional information

Weight 2.5 lbs
Material

Maxmetal® Vinyl, Maxmetal® Reflective, PVC Vinyl, Coroplast Vinyl

Laminate

No, Matte