America’s Biggest Movie Theater Chain Begins Checking Bags for Weapons Before

The company admits the procedure is not flawless in an online statement, saying they “hope these are minor in comparison to increased safety”.

“We believe that the movie theatres have always been and will continue to be places where friends, families and communities can safely gather together for a few hours of fun and entertainment”, Miles said. She said since the Colorado shooting she has felt some sense of unease whenever she watches a movie at a theater.

“People in the general public say, ‘Why should I have to have my purse, my backpack searched before I go into the theater, it’s a violation of my rights, ‘” said Derr.

Piuneu and Cori Harding said in the past couple of weeks they’ve noticed the difference upon entering, and don’t have a problem with it.

He likened Regal’s move to responses he’s seen at some schools in the aftermath of shootings.

“It’s pretty sad when you’re afraid to do a simple thing with your family”, said Cindy Wilson, of Pulaski.

Going to the movies can be more than you bargained for.

The drive to heighten security is no surprise, as the United States faces the “most significant and complex period of threats” to date, John D. Cohen, who until last summer led counterterrorism efforts at the Department of Homeland Security, told The New York Times.

It’s no metal detector, but it’s a big change for Regal Cinemas. “It would look good… but it’s not by any means going to stop anything”. “I won’t be coming here if they do that every time I walk in the door”.

Last week, a Globe reporter observed multiple patrons being admitted with backpacks into screenings at the National Amusements-owned Showcase SuperLux theater in Chestnut Hill, even though a spokeswoman said the backpack ban had gone into effect the previous week.

“There is no question in my mind that there are meetings going on as we speak, talking about improving security and associated liability”, Davis told USA Today. “I think it’s sensible based on the recent events that have happened in the past couple of months”, said Mike LeDoux, a financial consultant in New York who goes to the movies about twice a month as he sat outside a cafe in lower Manhattan and listened to music on his phone.

Well, if you’re catching a flick at a Regal Cinemas theater anyway. Chain plans to start searching bags as a new security measure.

They are then punished with more gun control when criminals take advantage of their unarmed vulnerability.

Less than one month after two people were gunned down while watching the latest blockbuster, changes are coming to a theater near you.