I tend to avoid places that are "Gun-Free-Zones" as much as possible. Some interesting research that I recently came across regarding what the FBI refers to as "Mass Shooting Events" These would be events where 4 or more innocents were killed excluding the shooter. Of the 165 Active Shooter Events since Columbine in 1999, 48 of these events have been classified as "Mass shooting Events" by the FBI due to the number of deaths. 80% of these events occurred in Educational Facilities or Private Business. 85% of these locations were Gun Free Zones by law or by policies established by the business. Only 15% of the events occurred in locations that were not clearly posted or had no known policy against citizen self-protection. Clearly, even the seriously mentally deranged killer usually has enough mental capacity to select the softest targets. An example given was the Aurora Colorado movie theater shooter. He had a selection of 7 movie theaters all playing the same movie during the same week. All of these where within a 20 minute drive of his home. In fact, one theater was actually within walking distance. The theater he selected was the only one of the 7 that was posted as a Gun Free Zone. Avoidance is probably the best course of action. However, if you must go, consider your options and possible outcomes if your firearm should be accidentally noticed. If you could be arrested leave the gun at home or locked in a vault in you vehicle. If it is a location where you would be simply asked to leave, do so without saying anything to anyone. And yes... the research does indicate that fighting back with or without a firearm in these situations does affect the outcome and can save lives, contrary to some who believe that only "professionals" can stop these crazies and the mayhem the produce.