SouthernBoy
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While watching Fox News deliver a report about Starbucks and their stance on open carrying, a judge was asked, "Can a business restrict or prevent someone who is able to lawfully carry a firearm from coming into the business?"
The judge answered immediately, "No, they cannot". He explained that since businesses which are open to the general public fall under the heading of "public accommodations" which invite the public into their domain. He gave an example of two people having coffee and discussing politics in a civil manner and that the business cannot restrict that freedom.
The judge in question? Judge Andrew Napolitano, a frequent contributor on Fox News and a stand in host on the Glenn Beck Show. Mind you, INAL so I recommend anyone being a test case. I just thought it was quite interesting and caught me off guard.
While watching Fox News deliver a report about Starbucks and their stance on open carrying, a judge was asked, "Can a business restrict or prevent someone who is able to lawfully carry a firearm from coming into the business?"
The judge answered immediately, "No, they cannot". He explained that since businesses which are open to the general public fall under the heading of "public accommodations" which invite the public into their domain. He gave an example of two people having coffee and discussing politics in a civil manner and that the business cannot restrict that freedom.
The judge in question? Judge Andrew Napolitano, a frequent contributor on Fox News and a stand in host on the Glenn Beck Show. Mind you, INAL so I recommend anyone being a test case. I just thought it was quite interesting and caught me off guard.