I think your logic is flawed because if you are considering 14-269.3(b) to only be related to concealed carry since that is 14-269, then it wouldn't be illegal to open carry in those establishments currently would it? Did you really mean that 14-269.1 thru .8 are all related to concealed carry of a firearm only?
the actual amended statement is:
SECTION 3. G.S. 14-269.3(b) reads as rewritten:
(5) A person carrying a handgun if the person has a valid concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of this Chapter, has a concealed handgun permit considered valid under G.S. 14-415.24, or is exempt from obtaining a permit pursuant to G.S. 14-415.25. This subdivision shall not be construed to permit a person to carry a handgun on any premises where the person in legal possession or control of the premises has posted a conspicuous notice prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises in accordance with G.S. 14-415.11(c)."
The very last line of what you quoted should make it clear that it is referring to concealed handguns. Or do you think that means you could still OC since the sign clearly says no concealed handguns?
Here's a link to a long discussion we had over at NCGO a couple weeks ago. Specifically, there was confusion regarding campus carry and whether or not private colleges could ban folks with CHP from keeping a firearm in their car because two of the three subsections (i)(j)(k) specifically (i) and (j) specifically mention the right of a private institution to post against guns, while (k) makes it sound like none of the above applied to CHP holders.
Well, to get an official clarification, Representative Jacqueline Schaffer, the primary sponsor of the new bill was asked for clarification. Here is the part regarding that specific question, and her response.
Quote:
As the primary sponsor of H937, could you please provide your views on Section 2 regarding firearms on educational property. There has been confusion among gun owners on internet discussion boards about the amendments to §14-269.2. Below are observations and specific questions regarding §14-269.2(k) and its relationship to other laws.
OPTIONS FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
§14-269.2(i) and §14-269.2(j) contain statements that the exceptions contained in the subsections are only available if a non-public school "has not specifically prohibited the possession of a handgun pursuant to this subsection." §14-269.2(k) does NOT contain such a statement.
QUESTION #4
Is there a particular significance to the fact that (i) and (j) explicitly recognize a non-public school's option to prohibit guns while (k) does not?
NO
Sections (i) and (j) were drafted by one person in the Legislative Drafting Division, while section (k) was drafted by another person.
That is likely the reason concealed handgun isn't specifically mentioned under restaurant carry while it is under parade carry.
Again, if you feel strongly enough about your interpretation, please feel free to test it out. You may get lucky and not have issues. After all, every news outlet has reported Guns allowed in Bars under new law so much, maybe folks will just assume OC is covered. Then again, you may end up with legal issues. Your call.