Posted on 06/01/2014 6:26:35 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Two national chain restaurants have asked that customers refrain from bringing firearms into their establishments, saying the weapons can create an uncomfortable atmosphere for other diners.
Sonic Drive-In and Chili's Grill & Bar both issued statements Friday requesting that customers keep their guns out of their restaurants even if they have an open carry permit.
The request, which stops short of an outright ban, came after members of the gun-rights group Open Carry Texas walked into Texas outlets of Sonic and Chili's carrying assault rifles.
Dallas-based Brinker International, which owns the Chili's chain, said in a statement it was dedicated to providing "a safe environment for our guests and team members."
"We recognize that the open carry of firearms creates an uncomfortable atmosphere and is not permitted under many local liquor laws," spokeswoman Ashley Johnson said....
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Used to be Art Linklater was a primary investor so I doubt it...at that time
Whatever Sonic’s stances are, the Tater Tots, the Hamburgers are great. Some of the sandwiches look good to. Now, they have sweet potato tots.
After that, all the sweets, cokes, are probably too sweet for me.
They also have going for them a bit of nostalgia being the drive in and some waitresses (waiters nowadays too) where skates when they deliver the food.
I just rarely go to restaurants, eating out.
Further north, the opposite is true... sign #1 is everywhere...
As long as the carrier has passed his/her permit training and has a permit, they’re OK with CCW.
I think this sums it up well. Who knows? Sonic and Chili's may not have had an issue until this happened.
The headline is deceptive. They asking people to not open-carry in their restaurants, because it scares some of their customers.
If I was a retail owner, I would do the same.
That's what this effort is all about, legalizing the open carry of handguns in the State of Texas. These folks are easily recognizable as an organized group of patriots. I applaud their efforts and hope for their success.
Vet, I'm certain you were not surprised. It is Austin, the 'bluest' point on a Texas map!
Exactly.
Then why not open carry handguns and not ARs? It’s not “normal” to carry on your person a long gun in urban areas as a means of protection. And, since a LOT of people have questionable gun safety practices, open carry of a handgun in a holster makes more sense.
Because open carry of handguns is illegal in Texas. That's the reason behind the movement. (like I said in post #67)
Oh yeah, that was kind of stupid of me. It still doesn’t change my opinion on a group of people (or a single person) carrying a long gun into a restaurant. You don’t change public opinion by scaring the crap out of people.
i’ve been looking for a list too. Are folks supposed to be boycotting Chili’s and Chipotle?
I went to Second Amendment Check and their list is six months old. http://www.2acheck.com/the-boycott-list/
Is anyone putting together a current list?
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