jrmountains
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I had my Kimber 1911 OC in a locking holster while running some errands (after dropping off my son); restaurant for carry out, haircut, liquor store. No issues until I get to the Liquor store. I specifically read the signs while entering, and didn't see one specifically saying I couldn't carry. I thought nothing of it, aside from my typical raised awareness when I am carrying.
While at the register, the cashier says "whao, you can't have that here." I inquire that I am confused, as I understood the open carry laws applied as long as alcohol wasn't being served here. He said "see the sign," and pointed to a sign that was parallel to the entrance as you walk in, but clear as you face the doors (from the side). I honestly read the signage on my way in (looking for weapons prohibited, etc.), noticing the many "don't buy for minor signs."
I honestly didn't catch the other sign amongst the other neon lights, signs, posters, and ads along that wall. I would have left the 1911 in the car. I frequently do since my employer forbids weapons (and I have a locking safe tethered to the seat mounts as well as an alarm system that pages me upon glass breakage, impact, or break-in).
Aside from him telling me I can't carry in his store (and my subsequent leaving and agreement not to bring my firearm there in the future), do I have anything to worry about? Can they (LE) come "a-knocking" at my door and use either my name/ID or video surveillance to assert that I broke the law? I do recall (having recently served on a jury) that INTENT/KNOWINGLY plays a big part in charges such as this. I would hate something like this to actually impact my 2nd amendment rights in the future.
I am law abiding, have handgun training (to include tactical, CCW coursework, etc.) but choose to OC most of the time. I may start CCing once my permit arrives.
While at the register, the cashier says "whao, you can't have that here." I inquire that I am confused, as I understood the open carry laws applied as long as alcohol wasn't being served here. He said "see the sign," and pointed to a sign that was parallel to the entrance as you walk in, but clear as you face the doors (from the side). I honestly read the signage on my way in (looking for weapons prohibited, etc.), noticing the many "don't buy for minor signs."
I honestly didn't catch the other sign amongst the other neon lights, signs, posters, and ads along that wall. I would have left the 1911 in the car. I frequently do since my employer forbids weapons (and I have a locking safe tethered to the seat mounts as well as an alarm system that pages me upon glass breakage, impact, or break-in).
Aside from him telling me I can't carry in his store (and my subsequent leaving and agreement not to bring my firearm there in the future), do I have anything to worry about? Can they (LE) come "a-knocking" at my door and use either my name/ID or video surveillance to assert that I broke the law? I do recall (having recently served on a jury) that INTENT/KNOWINGLY plays a big part in charges such as this. I would hate something like this to actually impact my 2nd amendment rights in the future.
I am law abiding, have handgun training (to include tactical, CCW coursework, etc.) but choose to OC most of the time. I may start CCing once my permit arrives.