I was reading a thread in another forum about a Chik Fil A store that recently added a "no weapons" sign to its doors. When contacted the franchise owner related that it was because an OCer had recently been asked to leave the premises and refused to do so. They decided to post the place to avoid future conflicts. (http://www.carolinashootersclub.com/threads/130108-Chick-Fil-A-No-weapons-on-property). I sometimes see posts about OCer's having confrotational encounters with store owners and managers... comments such as "they old lady's eyes bugged out when she spotted my gun," "the old gun almost swallowed his dentures," and other examples of creating shock. That's not the goal people. We want people to go unnoticed when carrying, to be polite, good ambassadors for the 2nd A.
Now I'm sure someone will argue that the place was obviously anti-OC anyway so it's no big loss. It is a step backwards for 2A rights period... an erosion of locations where gun owners may exercise their rights isn't good for anyone. Truth be told, the OCer that refused to leave when asked was breaking the law... trespass. When asked to leave just leave. Do not make a scene, do not refuse, just take your business elsewhere.
Now I'm sure someone will argue that the place was obviously anti-OC anyway so it's no big loss. It is a step backwards for 2A rights period... an erosion of locations where gun owners may exercise their rights isn't good for anyone. Truth be told, the OCer that refused to leave when asked was breaking the law... trespass. When asked to leave just leave. Do not make a scene, do not refuse, just take your business elsewhere.
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