Restaurant chains ban open carry

[lawgator1]

I highly doubt you would be able to identify a Glock or any other manufacturer for that matter.

I've shot a Glock at the Sheriff's range. Did pretty good, too, once I learned to correct for the trigger pull dragging the sight to the left.

 

[lawgator1]

You entirely positive about that?

Might want to make sure before you start making absolute claims.

No, I said I wasn't. But let's not get too far afield. Cops are always on duty, and the ones I know always carry. I've never heard of off duty cops open carrying, especially not an agency issued firearm.

 

[McDad]

I will never return unless they ban it.

I wonder if a restaurant could make nice profits by going the other route? Show us your CCW permit and get 20% off, or some such. Or, something like Smith n Wesson wednesdays.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

A liberal relying on capitalism to refine politics... Well, now I've seen everything.

:crazy: It's everyday like that for LG....you know that.

 

[Grand Vol]

I am delighted to see that most folks here think that the handgun open carry people need mental health treatment.

The NRA thought that, too. For awhile.

Actually, I think you'd find most people that have replied in this thread don't see OC handguns as a big deal. OC long guns on the other hand is moronic, especially with what Open Carry Texas is trying to accomplish.

If we were to reference another political move, their continued "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" approach in carrying long guns everywhere they go would be the same as same sex marriage folks having butt sex in the middle of the street.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

I wonder if a restaurant could make nice profits by going the other route? Show us your CCW permit and get 20% off, or some such. Or, something like Smith n Wesson wednesdays.

Now that would be cool to do eace2: .....don't you think LG?

 

[McDad]

the same as same sex marriage folks having butt sex in the middle of the street.

Now, that's what I call open carry.

 

[Grand Vol]

NRA at first blasted the group as an embarrassment. But now the NRA says they support them.

Just so the original articles are provided since LG likes to omit stuff:

Original piece calling OC "weird."

NRA-ILA | Good Citizens and Good Neighbors The Gun Owners Role

And the "apology."

NRA Apologizes For Calling Open Carry Protests "Downright Weird," Says Statement Was "A Mistake" | Blog | Media Matters for America

 

[AggieInTN]

Two of those serve alcohol, don't all states prohibit open carry in such establishments?

Sonic, I don't get. No one eats inside a sonic.

In Texas the rule is if the establishment makes more than 50% of their sales, then firearms are prohibited. Those establishments are required to post these signs at the entrance.

 

[lawgator1]

Actually, I think you'd find most people that have replied in this thread don't see OC handguns as a big deal. OC long guns on the other hand is moronic, especially with what Open Carry Texas is trying to accomplish.

If we were to reference another political move, their continued "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" approach in carrying long guns everywhere they go would be the same as same sex marriage folks having butt sex in the middle of the street.

Well now waiting a minute.

If the point of open carry is to dissuade potential criminals, then either is fine and in fact the rifle is better because it's more easily seen.

If the point is to be a gunslinger like in the movies, then that's served better by the handgun.

The people who want to open carry handguns seem to me to be much more antagonist and ego - driven. I find it hard to come up with any other answer than that they think it looks really cool.

 

[hndog609]

Well now waiting a minute.

If the point of open carry is to dissuade potential criminals, .

I'm not personally familiar with anyone who specifically states this. Did I miss it earlier in the thread?

Not saying there aren't some that feel it could play a role. I am saying that claiming it's "the point" of OC to dissuade potential criminals isn't a generally held belief to my knowledge.

 

[Grand Vol]

Well now waiting a minute.

If the point of open carry is to dissuade potential criminals, then either is fine and in fact the rifle is better because it's more easily seen.

If the point is to be a gunslinger like in the movies, then that's served better by the handgun.

The people who want to open carry handguns seem to me to be much more antagonist and ego - driven. I find it hard to come up with any other answer than that they think it looks really cool.

You're really a hoot, you know that?

So you are saying if you were sitting in a restaurant and someone came in carrying an AR15 you'd be perfectly okay with it?

The point behind OC isn't the fact it deters criminals, it's called a Right. You know, part of that "keep and bear arms" part of the Second Amendment. (reference the Heller decision since I know you haven't/won't)

I carry openly from time to time, do I strike you are being an antagonist and ego driven? And I'm way far from being cool in anyone's book.

 

[vader]

Freebirds>Barberitos>Qdoba>Chipotle

The hierarchy of burritos.

Spoken like a true Texan.

I'm not a true Texan, but Freebird's is the tits.

Concur

I agree with AggieInTN's order with the caveat that I have never tried Barberitos.

 

[lawgator1]

You're really a hoot, you know that?

So you are saying if you were sitting in a restaurant and someone came in carrying an AR15 you'd be perfectly okay with it?

The point behind OC isn't the fact it deters criminals, it's called a Right. You know, part of that "keep and bear arms" part of the Second Amendment. (reference the Heller decision since I know you haven't/won't)

I carry openly from time to time, do I strike you are being an antagonist and ego driven? And I'm way far from being cool in anyone's book.

No, I said I'd roll my eyes at how idiotic someone with a rifle in Chipotle looks, and the irony that they think its cool.

Someone with a handgun in that scenario, in my view, has crossed over the line from childish, immature, and perhaps mildly retarded, to someone with great potential to be a menacing bully, someone itching for an excuse to be a tough guy.

 

[Grand Vol]

The people who want to open carry handguns seem to me to be much more antagonist and ego - driven. I find it hard to come up with any other answer than that they think it looks really cool.

I'd say I find people who walk their pit bulls that end up barking and growling at everyone are far more antagonistic and ego driven than someone who open carries a pistol. I mean the chances of that pistol jumping out of a holster and firing a few rounds is pretty...well, it doesn't happen.

But the chances of that pit bull attacking if I get too close?

 

[Grand Vol]

No, I said I'd roll my eyes at how idiotic someone with a rifle in Chipotle looks, and the irony that they think its cool.

You'd **** your pants if fatty McGhee and the Midget Wonder walked into a restaurant carrying those evil assault rifles.

Someone with a handgun in that scenario, in my view, has crossed over the line from childish, immature, and perhaps mildly retarded, to someone with great potential to be a menacing bully, someone itching for an excuse to be a tough guy.

You really aren't helping your case here.

 

[hndog609]

Someone with a handgun in that scenario, in my view, has crossed over the line from childish, immature, and perhaps mildly retarded, to someone with great potential to be a menacing bully, someone itching for an excuse to be a tough guy.

Please do not ever, ever use any tense or snyonym of paranoia in this forum again, or at least as it regards people and firearms.

 

[Obsessed]

I'd say I find people who walk their pit bulls that end up barking and growling at everyone are far more antagonistic and ego driven than someone who open carries a pistol. I mean the chances of that pistol jumping out of a holster and firing a few rounds is pretty...well, it doesn't happen.

But the chances of that pit bull attacking if I get too close?

I see this crap too where I work. North side of town you are guaranteed to see some dumb ass walking a pitbull.

 

[Orange_Crush]

No, I said I'd roll my eyes at how idiotic someone with a rifle in Chipotle looks, and the irony that they think its cool.

Someone with a handgun in that scenario, in my view, has crossed over the line from childish, immature, and perhaps mildly retarded, to someone with great potential to be a menacing bully, someone itching for an excuse to be a tough guy.

In my view, someone who rolls their eyes in Chipotles looks idiotic. And the person who attributes bully motives onto the person that probably hasn't even noticed them has elementary school issues they need to work out.

 

[AggieInTN]

Well now waiting a minute.

If the point of open carry is to dissuade potential criminals, then either is fine and in fact the rifle is better because it's more easily seen.

If the point is to be a gunslinger like in the movies, then that's served better by the handgun.

The people who want to open carry handguns seem to me to be much more antagonist and ego - driven. I find it hard to come up with any other answer than that they think it looks really cool.

When I lived in CO, quite a few of those small mountain towns open carry all over the place. In addition to dissuading criminals, they do it because they don't want to have to apply for concealed, be background checked, finger printed, pay the fees, pay for a training class and put on a list, and have to renew (every year, I think). It's just easier, and in some places there may not be an instructor nearby from whom to take a class. It's just much easier and cheaper, and since so many do it, no one even really thinks about it.

 

[lawgator1]

I'd say I find people who walk their pit bulls that end up barking and growling at everyone are far more antagonistic and ego driven than someone who open carries a pistol. I mean the chances of that pistol jumping out of a holster and firing a few rounds is pretty...well, it doesn't happen.

But the chances of that pit bull attacking if I get too close?

Actually, I tend to wonder about people that walk around with pit bulls, but whatever, the analogy is terrible because the concern with open carry is that, in the right (read wrong) circumstances, it is going to either cause an escalation in a situation, or cause someone who loses their cool to resort to gun violence in a moment of rage.

One does not have to go very far back in the local paper to find many instances of that scenario, even when it doesn't involve a gun as readily accessible as one carried on the hip.

I just get the sincere impression that the people who want to wear handguns are the same people I steered away from in junior high who were obsessed with nunchucks, karate lessons, and throwing stars.

 

[Orange_Crush]

Dude, making fun of someone with Downs Syndrome is bad mojo--especially a few posts after saying someone looks "mildly retarded".

 

[lawgator1]

Dude, making fun of someone with Downs Syndrome is bad mojo--especially a few posts after saying someone looks "mildly retarded".

I'm not even sure you are right about the kid in the photo. But if you are, that was not my intent.

 

[hog88]

Actually, I tend to wonder about people that walk around with pit bulls, but whatever, the analogy is terrible because the concern with open carry is that, in the right (read wrong) circumstances, it is going to either cause an escalation in a situation, or cause someone who loses their cool to resort to gun violence in a moment of rage.

One does not have to go very far back in the local paper to find many instances of that scenario, even when it doesn't involve a gun as readily accessible as one carried on the hip.

I just get the sincere impression that the people who want to wear handguns are the same people I steered away from in junior high who were obsessed with nunchucks, karate lessons, and throwing stars.

You mean cops, you know the people you say you defend?

 

[Orange_Crush]

In my view, someone who rolls their eyes in Chipotles looks idiotic. And the person who attributes bully motives onto the person that probably hasn't even noticed them has elementary school issues they need to work out.

I just get the sincere impression that the people who want to wear handguns are the same people I steered away from in junior high who were obsessed with nunchucks, karate lessons, and throwing stars.

Dang I'm good...