bigtwig01
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I was in a situation today at Mcdonalds. I am a everyday law abiding citizen that likes to exercise my Second Amendment Right, I open-carry my (visible, in plain sight)handgun. I walked into the store, let my child go play, ordered my food and then was asked if i had permit or was a law officer. I replied, "No I am not, why do you ask?" The employee told me that i was not allowed to carry my firearm, I asked where is the sign stating that "Firearms are not allowed" he said, "the manager, told me to tell you to that your gun is not allowed due to security reasons. If you do not remove it or leave, we will call the police." I explained the Second Amendment states i have a right to protect myself and the right to bear arms. Also that New Mexico is an Open state that allows open carry of a visible firearm (not concealed) with a minimum age of 19yrs old. But they still did not care, and kept to what they told me. Due to my nature of being a father, i went out to my car and put my gun int he glovebox; so my daughter could play and enjoy her time....
But i still fell they are in the wrong, and wanted to know if anyone else has had any similar situations??
I know I should of stood my ground and fought for my rights, but i also did not want to make a huge seen in front of my daughter. But i also heard that if the manager of an establishment asked you to not carry your firearm that you can be in trouble? is this true?
I was in a situation today at Mcdonalds. I am a everyday law abiding citizen that likes to exercise my Second Amendment Right, I open-carry my (visible, in plain sight)handgun. I walked into the store, let my child go play, ordered my food and then was asked if i had permit or was a law officer. I replied, "No I am not, why do you ask?" The employee told me that i was not allowed to carry my firearm, I asked where is the sign stating that "Firearms are not allowed" he said, "the manager, told me to tell you to that your gun is not allowed due to security reasons. If you do not remove it or leave, we will call the police." I explained the Second Amendment states i have a right to protect myself and the right to bear arms. Also that New Mexico is an Open state that allows open carry of a visible firearm (not concealed) with a minimum age of 19yrs old. But they still did not care, and kept to what they told me. Due to my nature of being a father, i went out to my car and put my gun int he glovebox; so my daughter could play and enjoy her time....
But i still fell they are in the wrong, and wanted to know if anyone else has had any similar situations??
I know I should of stood my ground and fought for my rights, but i also did not want to make a huge seen in front of my daughter. But i also heard that if the manager of an establishment asked you to not carry your firearm that you can be in trouble? is this true?