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I ordered for pickup at the Woodbridge Chipotle tonight, and since they sell alcohol for consumption on the premises I was forced to open carry. I walked past two Prince William County police officers, one of whom was refilling his soda. They both took me in with a glance and then resumed their business. There was nobody in line so I went straight to the cash register and gave them my name and told them that I'd ordered for pickup. The cashier (who looked and sounded like a recent immigrant) was riveted by my Glock 19 resting in its retention holster. After getting my food and ringing it up, he motioned towards the Glock and asked if I wasa police officer.to which I gave the usual reply that I learned on this forum: "Nope, just a guy."
He glanced nervously towards the cops, who were minding their own business and eating, then stared at my gun some more. I reassured him that it was perfectly legal, and that I was in fact required to carry it openly since they served alcohol there, and his jaw dropped a little bit as I wished him a good evening and left, walking right past the two officers again.
I love living in Virginia!