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asforme wrote:
I might suggest in the future you don't offer the option of posting a sign. Simply state that if it is their policy, you will inform your circle of acquaintances. You see, if they post a sign, they could say they have given constructive notice. If they don't post a sign, others can go in and ask for refunds if they're refused service. I'm all for hitting them in the pocketbook.
Another good tactic is to get a group together and visit a competitor, then mail the receipt.
Still, I'll be interested in hearing what they have to say. Never been there, never seen one, but I guess I probably won't now, either.
asforme wrote:
Good letter!I am contacting CiP via their contact page on their website: http://www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com/contactus.asp
Here's what I've said.
On April 11, 2008 around 6:00 PM I was embarrassed to be refused service at your restaurant in Charlottesville, Virginia. The manager incorrectly accused me of violating state law and proceeded to ask me to leave.I'll update with a response if I get one.
Please inform all of the managers of your Virginia restaurants that Virginia state law prohibits the concealed carry of a firearm, but does not address firearms carried openly. If you are unsure of the wording of the Virginia law please see this letter from the Director of the Law Enforcement Bureau. http://www.vcdl.org/letters/ABC_Letter.pdf
Secondly I respect the rights of your business to prohibit firearms on your property, but I would like clarification as to your official policy regarding this issue. If it is, in fact, your policy that you do not allow firearms, I and many others who choose to carry a handgun for self-defense would appreciate it if you would make this policy clear in the form of an obvious sign near your entrance so that we can avoid entering your restaurant in the first place and save ourselves the time and embarrassment of being asked to leave.
Thank you for your time and attention to this issue.
I might suggest in the future you don't offer the option of posting a sign. Simply state that if it is their policy, you will inform your circle of acquaintances. You see, if they post a sign, they could say they have given constructive notice. If they don't post a sign, others can go in and ask for refunds if they're refused service. I'm all for hitting them in the pocketbook.
Another good tactic is to get a group together and visit a competitor, then mail the receipt.
Still, I'll be interested in hearing what they have to say. Never been there, never seen one, but I guess I probably won't now, either.