I have the (unfair) advantage of being a LEO, which means I can, and do, carry a firearm on me 24/7, on duty or off. That being said, if I were the proverbial Average Citizen with a concealed carry permit or open carry rights (I'm not against open carry, but it does come with some concerns)...I would not cast my shadow over the doorstep of any business or organization which banned the legal carrying of a firearm on their premises. Fact is, there are a few places around here that have such signs on their doors. I don't do business there, even though I could force the issue, but to what end goal? I don't like conflict, and if it comes down to the point where I do have to draw my weapon, I'd rather you not know I am armed until it's too late to give you any advantage.
So when I see a sign like that, I just apply left or right rudder and go somewhere else. As for government buildings, neither you nor I have any choice. I can't carry off-duty at my courthouse. Gotta use the drop boxes in the lobby. FWIW, I do as much of my "government business" (renewing tags, etc.) as I can on line. Not too worried about my Mac shooting at me.
Don't waste your time trying to track down someone who was exercising their Constitutional Right to Bear Arms in a manner consistent with existing law who got a hard time from me. You won't find one. But just because the law allows you to walk around in WalMart (for example) with an AR slung over your back doesn't mean it's a good idea, either. Honestly, what are you trying to prove? That it'll take the 3rd Infantry Division to take your bad-ass out? That's a bit much. Just put a .45 on your hip, untuck your shirt, and be cool.
Or, hell...go all out and mount a Ma Deuce on your Prius.
