No Guns In Rental Apartments

[Marc Winter]

Can a landlord restrict or prohibit a tenant possessing firearms in a rental unit, or on the common areas of rental property?  Here is an interesting article about this question:  

https://rentalhousingjournal.com/can-a-landlord-say-no-guns-in-my-apartments/?utm_source=Master+Investor%2FOwner%2FProp+Mngr%2FSocial&utm_campaign=b9e348f97a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_08_14_01_54&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1df36dfca7-b9e348f97a-165584705

After reading it, my first thought is, OK, we want to keep tenants and all occupants safe.  

But if we post "NO FIREARMS PERMITTED ON THESE PREMISES" what does that say to the 'bad guys'?  Where do most mass shootings occur?  They don't ever happen in Police precincts or on gun club ranges; they mostly occur in places (schools, theaters, malls, concerts) where there are NO WEAPONS ALLOWED policies.  

I am not trying to take a political stand; I'm trying to think logically about who gets shot during these horrific attacks?  It's almost always the softest targets.  It's a tough question and requires tough answers.  Unfortunately, in our world today, we must address them.

Comments on or personal experience with the topic are always welcome.  

[Will Gaston]

@Marc Winter Yikes. I'm not a gun person but I think trying to restrict weapons is a bad idea.

Also, it is "news" for a reason. It is covered like crazy because it's rare. 

Just for perspective:

-In 2016 we lost ~37,000 people to car accidents in the U.S. 

-In 2016 we lost ~300 people to mass shootings in the U.S.

How often do you worry about getting in the car?

It's terrible and it's awful and I think we all agree it should stop happening. But it's also incredibly rare.