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#1 ·
Time to have a list of both local and national businesses that have anti-gun policies for their customers so for those of us who choose not to patronize anti-gun businesses, we are more informed. Please put the name of the business, it's location (town and state), and whether or not you contacted the business regarding their policy. If you did contact and hear back, please let us know the reposes. Note: this is not a thread to post if you work for a company that is anti-gun for its employees.

Edit to add: This is not a call to boycott thread. It is simply a list of businesses that have anti-gun policies. What you choose to do with the information is up to you.
 
#6 ·
All Texas Hospitals (guess I better not need ER care or surgery of anykind)

All U.S. Post Offices (who needs snail-mail anyway?)


San Patricio County and Aransas County jails

All Texas State Prisons (I don't wanna get arrested)

All Texas schools (who need education?) (Local school just started a clays shooting program, wonder how they're working that out?)


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I'm not so sure I'm ready to brand any business who has a No Concealed Weapons as someone who doesn't "want" my business.

Maybe uninformed or bowing to corporate lawyers.

This is a bit like my personal policy of not going in restaurants that allow smoking. The owners don't know, don't care, and (until the laws change) are within their rights to allow smoking. It could bug me if I let it, but not as much as the smoke would affect me if I went in.

If I made it a policy to not go anywhere that forbid (forbad?) concealed guns, I'd miss out on doing busines with people that I need for my business. And they would probably never miss me.

Now if they should start supporting anti-2nd amendment legislation, that would be a concern, and one that would call for a letter of protest.

Fortunately, I live in Texas, where guns have the governor's approval. And for now I have better things to do with my energy than be angry over not being able to take my gun in to the hospital.

WM
 
#7 ·
I am pretty sure that all banks and post offices are going against concealed handguns. Funny thing though if I was going to rob them or do anything stupid why would I pay attention to the no carry signs.

I know I work for the city here and they have the no guns for the office and the garage. Not only that Applebee's has the no handgun sticker on the door. But it doesnt say no concealed handguns so I have to double check on that one (as I heard a rumor it had to actually say no concealed handgun on the sign).
 
#8 ·
I am pretty sure that all banks and post offices are going against concealed handguns. Funny thing though if I was going to rob them or do anything stupid why would I pay attention to the no carry signs.

I know I work for the city here and they have the no guns for the office and the garage. Not only that Applebee's has the no handgun sticker on the door. But it doesnt say no concealed handguns so I have to double check on that one (as I heard a rumor it had to actually say no concealed handgun on the sign).
Most of the credit unions here are pro carry for members and employees, My wife works for one of the biggest CU's in the state
 
#9 · (Edited)
I am pretty sure that all banks and post offices are going against concealed handguns. Funny thing though if I was going to rob them or do anything stupid why would I pay attention to the no carry signs.

I know I work for the city here and they have the no guns for the office and the garage. Not only that Applebee's has the no handgun sticker on the door. But it doesnt say no concealed handguns so I have to double check on that one (as I heard a rumor it had to actually say no concealed handgun on the sign).
NC State law does not specify the exact signage required, only that it be posted at all entrances.

NC State law prohibits concealed carry at banks.

(I'm not touching the post office can of worms)

ETA: laws have changed, cocealed carry in banks OK as long as no sign is posted prohibiting it
 
#10 ·
I am pretty sure that all banks and post offices are going against concealed handguns. Funny thing though if I was going to rob them or do anything stupid why would I pay attention to the no carry signs.

I know I work for the city here and they have the no guns for the office and the garage. Not only that Applebee's has the no handgun sticker on the door. But it doesnt say no concealed handguns so I have to double check on that one (as I heard a rumor it had to actually say no concealed handgun on the sign).
Applebee's (and all the other big chains) are kind of a moot point since we're not allowed to carry there even if there was no sign; due to the rule about not carrying where you can purchase and consume alcohol on premises.
 
#11 ·
Applebee's (and all the other big chains) are kind of a moot point since we're not allowed to carry there even if there was no sign; due to the rule about not carrying where you can purchase and consume alcohol on premises.
True I forgot about that since I dont drink. To me I think it is supid. Of course if I was going to rob a place or something I would go where law bidding citizens werent allowed to be strapped. It is safer to rob a bank, any place that serves alcohol, or doesnt allowed carry, than to rob a gas station or something were everyone has the pontential of being armed.
 
#12 ·
The Sportsmans Warehouse in Colorado Springs had clearly visible signs in front of the store (outside) prohibiting firearms within with the exception of on duty uniformed officers. I haven't been in the one here in Lacey, WA yet, but intend to carry a few of these in when I do:

 
#14 ·
Ohhh I want some of those. But my luck they would just get thrown away.

I know about NC and banks. I meant banks all over the country. Post offices are classified as a government building so techincally you arent suppose to carry in there.
Post offices are Federal property and technically only on duty federal agents may carry legally. No gray area available for interpretation. Not all post signs as a reminder so just plan your errands accordingly. It will be a Federal offense to violate (not state, county or otherwise local), posted or not. Bad ju-ju.
 
#18 ·
Applebee's (and all the other big chains) are kind of a moot point since we're not allowed to carry there even if there was no sign; due to the rule about not carrying where you can purchase and consume alcohol on premises.
That's part of the reason I like Colorado. :mrgreen:

I guess I'll throw one of those "chains" out there. Buffalo Wild Wings in Fort Collins, CO doesn't allow concealed carry in their restaurant.

Growler67 said:
The Sportsmans Warehouse in Colorado Springs had clearly visible signs in front of the store (outside) prohibiting firearms within with the exception of on duty uniformed officers. I haven't been in the one here in Lacey, WA yet, but intend to carry a few of these in when I do:
That's interesting. I wonder if the Sportsman's Warehouse by me in Northern Colorado is the same. I have carried there, but I guess I wasn't paying enough attention to see whether there were signs or not. I must have just assumed that since they sold firearms....:rolleyes: I don't go there much, but next time I go, I'll have to look and give an update here. :smt023
 
#19 ·
Applebee's (and all the other big chains) are kind of a moot point since we're not allowed to carry there even if there was no sign; due to the rule about not carrying where you can purchase and consume alcohol on premises.
In Alabama you are allowed to carry in a resturant where alcohol is served, just not a nightclub/bar. As long as the establishment's alcohol sales are less than 50% of it's total sales your okay. It's the same rule for allowing minors into your business.
 
#20 ·
In Alabama you are allowed to carry in a resturant where alcohol is served, just not a nightclub/bar. As long as the establishment's alcohol sales are less than 50% of it's total sales your okay. It's the same rule for allowing minors into your business.
Hmm, so you could go off of whether there are kids around to figure out whether you can carry?

For these large chains, like Buffalo Wild Wings and Kroger, would CCW policy be determined at corporate or by the local manager or owner? I know the local guy does get some leeway in how he runs the store.

KG
 
#21 ·
For these large chains, like Buffalo Wild Wings and Kroger, would CCW policy be determined at corporate or by the local manager or owner? I know the local guy does get some leeway in how he runs the store.

KG
I apparently will never know with Kroger. I have written them twice now asking if indeed it was a corporate policy or manger policy and apparently they have felt my concern does not warrant a response. Therefore, I have decided they do no warrant my business.
 
#105 ·
Fry's in Arizona is owned by Kroger. They don't prohibit the carrying of firearms in their stores. From what I understand is that Kroger is asking it's customers not to OPENLY carry firearms in their stores but will abide by state laws regarding that. We can thank those idiots who open carry AR's and AK's looking like they are dressed for war for that. Just because they wanted to make a statement or to scare the shit outta' people. Which does very little to advance our cause.

I have no problem with that at a pro gun rally like the one in Virginia where 22,000 people showed up to protest Virginia's proposed draconian gun laws. But to go about your daily business like that? I have yet to see anyone here in Arizona openly carrying semi automatic rifles down a supermarket aisle. All types of handguns? Indeed and no one bats an eye. Now that Arizona allows concealed carry without a permit I don't see too many people openly carrying anymore either. At one time open carry was the only way to legally carry a sidearm in Arizona.
 
#24 ·
So, you ignore "No Guns" signs and carry anyway or are you in a state where the signs carry no weight?
He's in KY, signs carry no legal weight there, all they can do is ask him to leave if they discover he's carrying.
 
#25 ·
I don't carry in any business as far as they know. Isn't that the idea of my CCW.
Even if the sign doesn't carry any legal weight, I would still prefer not to do business with a store, restaurant, etc., that chose to post a sign.
 
#26 ·
This is a great thread! In Florida, we are "in the middle" so to speak. I think Baldy meant to say that carrying in the Post Office, Schools and Hospitals is forbidden. You can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol but cannot carry in a bar that serves peanuts and pretzels. :mrgreen: That's pretty much a no brainer.

Jvette's quote: "I don't carry in any business as far as they know. Isn't that the idea of my CCW?" is the method I adopted.
In Florida, signs posted at the entrances mean only that if you are "discovered" they can ask you to leave and unless you want trouble, you would do well to leave immediately and quietly. If not, then there can be trouble. But if you leave immediately, nothing will happen. Just don't give them a hard time or use hand jestures such as, "You're Number One" if you get my drift. Just leave quietly and peaceably.

There are cards you can print that can be given to a store should you decide you do not want to do business there. The one I have (Sorry, I can't get it to run though Photobucket) is two-sided. On the front it has a picture of a firearm and a $ sign. Each has the red circle with the line through it. The meaning implied is NO FIREARMS = NONE OF MY MONEY. Below it are the words:
I have noticed your sign and will respect your
wishes by taking my business elsewhere.
I only shop where I can carry.

On the backside it says:
As a Citizen with a concealed handgun license, I:
• Have no felony convictions
• Have never been convicted of domestic violence
• Have no history of mental illness or drug addiction
• Have passed a background check and have my
fingerprints on file with the Authorities
• Have passed mandatory training in both the use
of a firearm and the applicable law
Can you say that about your other customers?
 
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