Would you support a non-gun related business having a “no LONG GUNS allowed” sign/policy?

[Bulldawg165]

Would you be alright if a non-gun related company/business (such as a grocery store or restaurant) had a non-LONG guns allowed policy? Side arms would still be allowed as long as they were holstered, and they were fine with both open and concealed carry.

Before anyone goes there, I’m talking about private businesses so don’t give me that constitution or “shall not be infringed” nonsense.

The reason I ask is because it seems like we are losing the public relations battle because of clowns who want to carry their AR-15 around random places just to be jerks. This is bad news because it makes us ALL look bad and several major corporations have already asked customers not to bring ANY guns in their stores/restaurants/etc., and the pressure is on every day for more companies to follow suit.
With that said, what does the ODT think? Should we, as responsible gun owners, support a policy that specifically bans long guns on the premise (because seriously, who walks into Kroger with an AK-47 unless you’re trying to be a jerk)?

Again, I’m asking about private businesses having a policy, so don’t interpret this to mean I somehow support legislation or anything.

 

[cwolfe68]

I have always maintained, just because you CAN do a thing, does NOT mean you SHOULD do a thing.....kind of like some of the protesters method of protest during recent events; seems to do more HARM than good.

I would still support said business by the way.

 

[shadowchaser59]

I feel it's their right as a business owner to make rules as they choose. It's also my choice whether to shop or eat there.
I don't look to cause trouble picketing or protesting establishment for the rules. If so mcdonalds would be in the list for not serving hot dogs.
If you don't like someone's policy's go somewhere else. Just like porn on the net. If you don't like it don't visit those sites. Leave it for the ones who do.

 

[mad dogi]

I've worked in retail for over 22 years, it's gotten to the point I don't even notice a sign. I never open carry if I go shopping.

 

[Bulldawg165]

Given all of the opinionated folks around here, I'm surprised there's only 13 votes.

 

[Flying Gamahooch]

It's not bad enough here to have to carry a rifle into the store, just because you can doesn't mean you should. In different circumstances...yes. If some one walks into a grocery store with a rifle they best tread lightly.

 

[alnen]

When a business starts making choices for me about how I may defend myself, I'm out. Why are guns demonized so much that there has to be policy against them?

 

[protective measures]

When a business starts making choices for me about how I may defend myself, I'm out. Why are guns demonized so much that there has to be policy against them?

Because idiots want to shove their 2nd Amen. rights down the throats of the "average" people in public by posturing in public w/ their "assault rifles" (as inaccurately defined by the media & many "non-gun" people who don't know any better).
GREAT job.... keep it up.
If they keep trying hard enough they just might be able to push the "non-gun" crowd over the fence far enough to get some serious anti-gun legislation w/ teeth passed

In a very relaxed, non-violent urban setting such as a family restaurant or retail store when some stranger walks in w/ an AR/AK rifle strapped on it makes me very nervous. I don't know who they are or what there intentions are... but I do know their weapons capability.

Remember the guy in Aurora, Colorado? He calmly carried his AR into a movie theater.

I believe by now that is is safe & accurate to say that these jerks who have been strapping on their long guns & parading them around to make a political statement have been very successful at having several businesses ban all guns from their store who would have never done so w/o being pushed or provoked.
They may as well be working on behalf of the anti-gun groups because they have furthered their agendas much better than those groups have on their own.
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[protective measures]

Because idiots want to shove their 2nd Amen. rights down the throats of the "average" people in public by posturing in public w/ their "assault rifles" (as inaccurately defined by the media & many "non-gun" people who don't know any better).
GREAT job.... keep it up.
If they keep trying hard enough they just might be able to push the "non-gun" crowd over the fence far enough to get some serious anti-gun legislation w/ teeth passed

In a very relaxed, non-violent urban setting such as a family restaurant or retail store when some stranger walks in w/ an AR/AK rifle strapped on it makes me very nervous. I don't know who they are or what there intentions are... but I do know their weapons capability.

Remember the guy in Aurora, Colorado? He calmly carried his AR into a movie theater.

I believe by now that is is safe & accurate to say that these jerks who have been strapping on their long guns & parading them around to make a political statement have been very successful at having several businesses ban all guns from their store who would have never done so w/o being pushed or provoked.
They may as well be working on behalf of the anti-gun groups because they have furthered their agendas much better than those groups have on their own.
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As to the question, since the "2nd A. extremists" are so quickly furthering the interests of the anti-gun community, it is hard for me to keep up w/ who now has a POLICY against firearms in their establishment... so as long as it is not illegal I really don't care either way.

While I don't actively support any business who is staunchly anti-gun I reluctantly understand that in the interest of making a profit most corporations will follow the direction of the majority of their customer base as to what they feel is "reasonable".

Until those places can provide me & my family/ friends w/ a personal private security guard who is as well trained & capable as myself I will continue to handle that responsibility on my own regardless of their policies.

 

[VR]

Wouldn't bother me. Jackasses need to remember that places of business are private property. How would these same people react if someone was standing in their front yard with an AR... because that exactly the same thing they are doing when they go into a private business armed with a long gun. You shouldn't be doing anything to anyone else that may cause you to consider deadly force if it was being done to you. Whats going to happen when an armed business owner ends up shooting an open carry demonstrator who walks into his business with a rifle? (ie: imagine working in a pharmacy, or a jewelry store and someone with a rifle walks in? What do you do?) If someone walks through your doors with a long gun you can pretty much assume a reasonable fear for your life, whether its your home or place of business. To me it's not a gun rights issue, its a matter of respect for other people.

Now if all hell breaks loose, riots, civil unrest, communist invasion, etc, etc - then by all means... carry your rifle around.