> large and diverse group of counter-culture oriented people
Ironically this is the exact opposite of the mass shooter "profile".
They do allow you to have firearms in your hotel room, but request that they are kept secured in locked containers. Many firearms industry trade events take place in Las Vegas, including Shot Show. I have personally been in hotel suites during that show that had several dozens of firearms on display.
From what I understand the big change to security now at vegas hotels is an increased awareness of people who refuse maid service for days at a time, as this specifically allowed the mass shooter to prepare his room without alerting anybody.
I know this is a right dear to many Americans -- certainly not all though -- but hn is a global forum and I'm giving an outsider's perspective. Wouldn't have thought that'd merit downvotes?
nb: that was a reply to vageli, but there wasn't a reply button yet.
Britain didn't know to be on the extreme lookout for any signs of armed rebellion in the 13 Colonies; by the time they positively knew what was going on, their best hope was to try to take the militia's arms.
As such, the Founding Fathers didn't learn first-hand the value of privacy in quite the same way as they learned the value of arms-bearing.