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SECURITY AT THE OKLAHOMA CONVENTION CENTER
krueger
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Just researched the subject topic at the convention site.
Security similar to the TSA screening, plus--
No Backpacks allowed in
No bags greater than 14x14x6 allowed in
No Food or beverages allowed in
No audio Visual equipment allowed in. (laptops not mentioned, but who knows?)
Plan accordingly as I am.
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allowed - bags the size of backpacks
no av equipment but smartphones?
And the fine- print:
No bringing in your own mustard.
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I don’t want to live in a world like this.
Guns?
This is a bit misleading. If you read their security guidelines, the policies apply to general attendees, not to table holders and their assistants. As I'm staffing a Club table, I'll be hauling a bunch of stuff into the Center (along, of course, with my laptop).
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In this crazy world we live in I can understand the precautions. Sad that is where we are but it helps in any way to keep one person safe than so be it. NOT that I like it but I can understand it. We have lost somethings as a community because of a few instances and induviduals. Can we ever get back to the Hobby of Kings?
No backpacks? Water? Camera? I’m out - I was seriously thinking of making this one as I think there’s something to offer in OKC besides the show. Too bad for me….
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backpack? no - bag yes
camera? no - cellphone camera yes, but yes, you'll have to be sneaky and ask permission
water? can't help there, but if you have an empty bottle perhaps they have a water fountain
Deal killers for me, especially the backpack. And water? Water fountain water is hit or miss. Why is a cell camera OK & a camera not?
They’re going to search everyone anyway, so why all this? I went to Disneyland recently & they handle all these things just fine.
Plus, FUN is essentially a similar size show & there were no limitations like this.
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The "no backpack" thing seems a bit over the top. I don't recall that being a restriction at any previous show I've attended.
I can understand Oklahoma City being stricter than most after the 1995 bombing.
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What does someone planting a bomb outside of a federal building have to do with security at a coin show?
I suspect that the security precautions are requirements of the convention center, not of the ANA.
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Could you provide a link with this information?
I have completely searched the site and there is no mention of this kind of limitations.
There is only a mention of 24 hour security on site.
The security you mention above is most likely for concerts and such events.
with the no a/v you might be right
No - I checked with both the facility and ANA.
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What is the source for this information? Would you please provide a link or name of the person you spoke with?
Vest pocket dealers will have to use those vest pockets.
Seriously though, a 14x14x6 bag is still pretty big. Bring a water bottle that you can fill.
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A little more color on Oklahoma’s caution around backpacks - back in the 2005 football season a OU student wouldn’t let security search his backpack and they didn’t let him in. He went and sat on a bench and blew himself, the bench, and the back of the K-State bus up. (I was there, it was crazy)
@MrEureka - well I can appreciate that there might be certain enhanced security requirements given the 1995 events in Oklahoma. However, restricting "back packs" at an event where people are often bringing boxes of coins to grade, sell, trade,... would suggest this was not the wisest choice of venues.
I'd still like to read the quoted requirements myself and have yet to locate them. In any case, I've already got travel and hotel set up and will be attending. I might end up being the guy wearing multiple fanny packs to maintain compliance.
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Hyperbole, what is it? h/t Ms Merriam Webster
Whether the O/P is right or not (and this SHOULD be confirmed, publicly, and before people travel), coin shows are professional affairs where business people carry valuables, computers, catalogs, business papers, as well as medicines and dietary restrictions.
If you turn your show into a prison colony like Long Beach did, you should expect your show to end shortly thereafter. I realize the world changed with Covid, but maybe it shouldn't have changed so much. At lot of the old infrastructure (looking at you, Convention Centers) is rapidly heading for obsolescence.
@Krueger, please provide a link that confirms what you stated regarding the security for this particular show.
Thank you.
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I’m quite familiar with the meaning of that word. And based on the post to which I replied, the poster isn’t adverse to making use of it.
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or contact the ana directly about this
I'm not saying the OP is wrong, but I can't find anything like what was mentioned on the OKC Convention Center's website under their policy section: https://okcconventioncenter.com/plan/policy/. In fact, other than no weapons and no outside food or beverages, it is all pretty standard and pretty generic (under general policies it just says more info coming soon).
I would appreciate it if @krueger would provide a link where he saw there would be enhanced security measures and no backpacks allowed. In the meantime I have sent an email to the OKC Convention Center asking about their bag policy and whether or not bottles of water will be allowed. I will let everyone know what I find out if/when they respond.
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getting the convention center's policies is paramount. the ana will have to keep to the okcc rules. the ana may have additional rules
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I Got the information from researching the Convention center website.
Under "security".
They do have water refill stations in the convention center.
There is also a Business center. Not sure what that consists of. USPS????
not to get you agitated or feeling challenged, but i can't find it.
there' this page: https://okcconventioncenter.com/plan/policy/
here's this. hope the can get cell service inside
Is there a fee for wireless internet?
Wireless internet is available on a complimentary basis in the lobby areas of the building.
D. Food and/or beverage items used as traffic promoters (i.e. cookies, popcorn, coffee, bottled water, bar service, alcoholic beverages etc.) MUST be purchased from Catering Department.
I believe OP got his info from the OKC Civic center website, not the convention center.
https://www.okcciviccenter.com/plan-your-visit/health-safety
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"All patrons must pass through a security scanning terminal that will screen for knives and weapons."
if this is policy at a coin show venue it'd be over before everyone got in
That’s the likely explanation. It would have been nice for the OP to have posted a link to what he read.
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Have to mention that a lot of folks from East who travel by plane already have to do a 2 plane transfer as direct flights are limited... if you fly you know that the puddle jumpers and small carry on compartments which is why a lot of people will carry a knapsack instead of a normal hard case like a pelican. A restriction like this just adds one more layer of discomfort to the mix.....
It’s not a restriction for the convention center, it’s a for the Civiv center where all the concerts and theatrical shows are held.
Op should probably edit the original post and title.
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Why only “probably”?😉
The post appears to be erroneous and might cause unnecessary worry and/or actions on the part of readers.
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I agree that the OP most likely confused the OKC Civic Center with the OKC Convention Center.
I received the following response this morning from the OKC Convention Center where the ANA WFOM is being held: "The convention center does not have a bag policy, just no outside food and beverage, ice chest, a refillable water bottle will be fine. But if I were you, I would check the event web site to see if they have a policy."
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thanks for doing
Hi there!
This is Amanda Miller, Director of Marketing & Communications for the ANA. We were made aware of this thread and wanted to clarify some inaccuracies regarding the Oklahoma City World’s Fair of Money. We appreciate the interest and discussion, and I’d like to provide accurate information to ensure everyone is well-informed.
You can find the accurate information on the Oklahoma City Convention Center website, listing their policies for their facility here: https://okcconventioncenter.com/plan/policy/
Amanda Miller
Marketing & Communications Director
American Numismatic Association
Thanks very much, Amanda and welcome to the forum.
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This entire post should be taken down. Bad information posted by OP has led to much confusion.
The direct link to the OKC Convention Center provided by Amanda Miller only says you can’t bring in food and beverage because they have a vendor inside providing these. No mention of anything else, so backpacks, laptops, should be fine, etc. No mention of water either. No mention of everyone going through a TSA style security check. Thanks for the clarification Amanda. Sounds like normal convention policies everywhere.
I just did a search for ‘Security’ on the OKC CC website. I did not find anything you mention. Link?
As was mentioned earlier in the thread, it appears that @krueger was looking at the Civic Center site and confused it with the Convention Center site.
He was asked to provide a link to his source and to correct his erroneous posts, but hasn’t been logged in on the forum for a couple of days.
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see above from ANA directly
and here it is quoted below:
Sure and yes I know that., But I thought I would repeat the request again for a link just in case he really did find something the rest of us can’t.
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