Do your research!!!

[drgntkd]

Something needs to be pointed out here. There are several big businesses that do not allow or support the right to carry. There are several of these that are franchised out and the franchise owner is allowed to make that decision. I own a small business that is a franchise and I know that the main company is not very keen on the second amendment, but I know several franchisees that are. Don't throw a business under the bus too quick. Do your research and make sure that the franchisee doesn't take a hit because of the name brand.

I am a firm believer in the second amendment and the constitution.

 

[CharlesMorrison]

Something needs to be pointed out here. There are several big businesses that do not allow or support the right to carry. There are several of these that are franchised out and the franchise owner is allowed to make that decision. I own a small business that is a franchise and I know that the main company is not very keen on the second amendment but I know several franchisees that are. Don't throw a business under the bus too quick. Do your research and make sure that the franchisee doesn't take a hit because of the name brand.

I allow my customers to carry if they choose. We'll kind of. The employees need to keep it in their cars. I can't have them running around in a uniform with a gun from their side.

So... Which is it?! Pro gun or not?

 

[wolf_fire]

This was a post of yours in another thread on 6/3/2014 at 10:51

Something needs to be pointed out here. There are several big businesses that do not allow or support the right to carry. There are several of these that are franchised out and the franchise owner is allowed to make that decision. I own a small business that is a franchise and I know that the main company is not very keen on the second amendment but I know several franchisees that are. Don't throw a business under the bus too quick. Do your research and make sure that the franchisee doesn't take a hit because of the name brand.

I allow my customers to carry if they choose. We'll kind of. The employees need to keep it in their cars. I can't have them running around in a uniform with a gun from their side.

Three minutes later you start this thread with nearly the same text.

Yet, this was my reply from the other thread.

First paragraph: If you are a franchise, you have paid the larger corporation for your ability to run a business under their name. Therefore, if we support you we have supported the larger corporation. Your point is moot.

Second paragraph: How dare you allow your customers to be able to defend and protect themselves but disallow your employees to do the same.

Big question... if the customers are allowed to carry, but the employees are not, do you carry at your place of business? If not, you are a fool, if you do, you are a hypocrite.

You never responded to that. So I echo Charles's question. Are you really pro-2nd Amendment, or just for those that you choose to have a gun?

 

[longslide10]

I wonder what percentage of businesses that do not permit lawfully carried concealed firearms at their establishment fully accept the liability for everyone's safety and would enjoy being sued for any injuries incurred while visiting that establishment. To hell with those companies who fear law abiding citizens and promote potential criminal activity.

 

[Fireshot]

Common courtesy goes a long way here. If there is an establishment that you prefer to do business with, talk with management. Know your state's laws regarding public carry and be able to use that information to politely discuss the issue with the business owner or management. Many of the businesses are only interested in not offending or scaring their customers by the sight of someone with a gun. The media has promoted the need to fear guns and business owners want to make ALL customers feel safe in their establishments so they return.

Ask if they honor state law and allow, at a minimum, lawful concealed carry. Explain that you PREFER to conduct business with them vs. their competitors and you respect their interest in customer safety. If you are dead set on carrying even if the prohibit doing so, thank them for talking with you and explain that your personal convictions to protect yourself on and off their premises outweigh your preference to do business with them. BE RESPECTFUL. Their opinion may change in the future and ask them to contact you if they do. I have a local grocery chain that had an active shooter incident that killed two of their patrons at one of their locations. I shop exclusively at their business and sent them an e-mail regarding my carry status and inquiring about their policies as I didn't want to alarm any of their employees or customers. I received a personal phone call from their head of security thanking me for my message and advising that they honor state laws concerning concealed carry and their staff is aware of the policies to allow legal carry.

For those who do not want to support any large corporation with no-gun policies regardless of local ownership, then there is no argument, simple don't do business with them, but please be civil to those gun owners that choose to carry out their lives making their own choices of which businesses to patronize, carry permissible or not, otherwise you are no better than the liberal anti-gunners trying to deny you your rights.

 

[NavyLCDR]

If they want to ban guns, let them post a dang sign at the door, it's that easy. I ain't asking management about anything. I spend my money where the item I want is the least expensive and available when I need it and the sales staff is somewhat professional/polite. I don't ask them how they feel about my cell phone in my pocket, or what car I drive, I'm not going to center my life and shopping around my gun and ask them about that either.

Most businesses only want to make a profit and don't give a rat's butt about getting involved in the gun control issue.