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mattwestm
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I was in the mood for some BBQ, so me and the other half made a trip to Wilson to eat at Bill Ellis BBQ. I've been here several times OCing and nothing has ever been said. Of course, there are no gun-buster signs posted outside either.
We get there, I pay for two buffets, two drinks, get my food and drink, have a seat and start eating. I get about half way done with my plate when a gentleman, Frank, from the kitchen approaches me and tells me that I am going to have to show him a "badge or a permit." I informed him that NC is an OC legal state and that no permit is required, nor do I have to show him one. He then tells me that he can offer me a refund or I can put my CZ-75 in the car. He also states that there is a sign outside saying "no carry"
If I would have already finished the plate, I would have taken the refund and left, leaving with free dinner. Since I was with the other half, was starving, and had only eaten half my plate, I decided to lock it up in the car. On the way back in, I looked for a sign. There are two exterior doors that lead to a foyer and two interior doors that lead to the main part of the restaurant. No signs on any doors or windows. I thought about asking him to show me the sign, but I knew this would result in a sign definitely being posted.
No one gave me a stink eye or anything, so I don't think a customer complained to him. I guess he just saw it since I was sitting near the buffet. Next time, (if I get this sorted out) I'll sit far away from the kitchen and buffet side.
Another thing that really pisses me off about this event is that Bill Ellis BBQ is hosting a Friends of NRA event in their convention center (right beside the restaurant) this Thursday, March 3. I even saw the big sign on the way in the restaurant.
My grandfather is an old friend of Bill and I might be able to get his direct number. I'm sure he's a second amendment supporter if he is allowing an NRA event to be hosted there this week. As of now, I'm not going back until I get this issue straightened out. Do you guys think I did okay? How would you have handled it?
I didn't want to be too pushy with the guy since he was basically asking me to put the gun in the car or get out. I really wanted to get the refund, but the other 1/2 would have killed me and it would have been a wasted 40min trip.
We get there, I pay for two buffets, two drinks, get my food and drink, have a seat and start eating. I get about half way done with my plate when a gentleman, Frank, from the kitchen approaches me and tells me that I am going to have to show him a "badge or a permit." I informed him that NC is an OC legal state and that no permit is required, nor do I have to show him one. He then tells me that he can offer me a refund or I can put my CZ-75 in the car. He also states that there is a sign outside saying "no carry"
If I would have already finished the plate, I would have taken the refund and left, leaving with free dinner. Since I was with the other half, was starving, and had only eaten half my plate, I decided to lock it up in the car. On the way back in, I looked for a sign. There are two exterior doors that lead to a foyer and two interior doors that lead to the main part of the restaurant. No signs on any doors or windows. I thought about asking him to show me the sign, but I knew this would result in a sign definitely being posted.
No one gave me a stink eye or anything, so I don't think a customer complained to him. I guess he just saw it since I was sitting near the buffet. Next time, (if I get this sorted out) I'll sit far away from the kitchen and buffet side.
Another thing that really pisses me off about this event is that Bill Ellis BBQ is hosting a Friends of NRA event in their convention center (right beside the restaurant) this Thursday, March 3. I even saw the big sign on the way in the restaurant.
My grandfather is an old friend of Bill and I might be able to get his direct number. I'm sure he's a second amendment supporter if he is allowing an NRA event to be hosted there this week. As of now, I'm not going back until I get this issue straightened out. Do you guys think I did okay? How would you have handled it?
I didn't want to be too pushy with the guy since he was basically asking me to put the gun in the car or get out. I really wanted to get the refund, but the other 1/2 would have killed me and it would have been a wasted 40min trip.