Does anyone know of a list of anti-2nd Amendment business?? (VANITY)

12/28/2012 | Me

[surroundedbyblue]

So I read earlier tonight that Buffalo Wild Wings has signs posted on their doors that "ban all guns from these premises". Apparently this is old news, but I am just hearing about it now. Does any FReeper know of a comprehensive list of businesses/chains that have the same policy?

[Svartalfiar]

What state are you in? Before you start getting a bunch of people spouting off places, you should know that many places are required by LAW, not company policy, to not allow firearms on their premises.

For example, in Texas, any place that sells alcohol as more than 50% of their income, for on-site consumption, is required to post a sign, which disallows concealed carry. Also, racetracks or any location a collegiate or professional sporting event takes place.
However, Texas law doesn’t really mention longguns aside from displaying them in a ‘public place in a manner calculated to alarm’, so you can take those anywhere but a post office or airport secure area. (Federal longgun bans.)

So, the only place I’ve actually seen, that legally disallows carry, is the Hilton Anatole hotel in downtown Dallas. I’ve never seen the 30.06 sign anywhere else. Some places may have a circle-slash no-handgun sign, but that has no legal meaning in Texas, so I don’t worry about them.

[Yo-Yo]

Dunno where in the country you are. Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners keeps a list of anti-Second Amendment businesses here: MCRGO - Do Not Patronize while Armed

[Bshaw]

I’ve seen many an open carry patron inside of Cracker Barrel, albeit a Cracker Barrel in Texas....

[JouleZ]

My experience was in a Texas restaurant with a bar and we were seated in the bar where it was legal to have a gun. They even had a sign up behind the bar (keep your anger and guns holstered) and patrons were open carrying. We were CCW. Anyway, love Texas!

[bunkerhill7]

US Govt is anti-2nd Amemndment biz:
For 200 years we have been bringing home war trophy weapons legally and now then this crap and they want to take away everything my ancestors fought for in 1775-81. What a bunch of SOB traitors!
Infringements starting even before WW2 with the lame excuse “to protect US Public from criminals guns”, the US govt takes away Our Guns!

“War relics must be registered
Nov 19 1946 Plattsburgh Press Republican
ALBANY, NY * — Servicemen.
ex-servicemen and others who have certain types
of unregistered war trophies as souvenirs may be in violation of the Gun Control Act of 1968.
unless these weapons or devices are registered with the Internal Revenue Service by Dec 1. An Internal Revenue spokesman said that machine guns, sawed-off shotguns, sawed-off rifles, bazookas, rockets, mortars,bombs, mines, grenades and similar destructive devicesthat have been retained as souvenirs or war trophies mustbe registered or turned in by June deadline.
Representatives of the IRS Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division offer assistance registering
or disposing of any such weapons or devices, he said. Owners should not bring the weapon or device to the IRSbut should call, write or visit the nearest Alcohol and Tobacco Tax or other IRS office for informationand assistance-— The law provides that those
who fail to register or dispose of the specified firearms or destructive devices which they possess, may be subject to imprisonment up to 10 years, fines up to $10,000. or both Civil penalties can also be imposed and property forfeitures take place

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Trophies to Be Made Legal
in Program Under National
Firearms Act
Machineguns and machine pistols, war trophies of foreign make, must
be registered and deactivated to bring their possessors “within the law.” For this purpose Treasury
Department operatives will establish offices at police headquarters this morning and will maintain a
12-hour schedule for the next three days, from 9:00 a. m to 9:00 p. m. Veterans possessing any firearm of foreign make can qualify themselves to keep their souvenirs lawfully
by bringing them to police headquarters on any of the days—
today through Thursday. After registrations, deactivation of the weapons makes them unserviceable but in no way mars the appearance of the guns as souvenirs. All guns are
duly returned to their owners. Registration of guns is a nationwide program. Investigations made in recent months under the National Firearms Act have a bearing on the risk and problem of exceptionally dangerous war trophy weapons,
brought or shipped to this country by veterans, falling into
unauthorized hands by theft or unrecorded transfer and being put to unlawful uses never intended or contemplated by the veteran. Already there have been committed
a large number of major crimes in various sections of the
country, where foreign automatic weapons, introduced as war trophies or souvenirs were used. The drive cf the Treasury Department is aimed at preventing these weapons
and firearms from falling into the hands of gangsters, racketeers, bank robbers and other types
of criminals.
The Alcohol Tax Unit, Bureau of Internal Revenue, is charged with the enforcement of the National Firearms Act, which provides a penalty not to exceed $2,000 or imprisonment
not to exceed five years, or
both, in the event a person is convicted
of violating any provisions
of the Act. Veterans, register your
foreign weapons today!”
Nov 19 1946 plattsburgh press republican

These SOB`s already broke their own law with fast n furious -they gave weapons “into the hands of gangsters, racketeers, bank robbers and other types
of criminals”.. Treason!

[matt04]

I haven’t been out to eat much recently. However I looked at as many entrances to businesses as possible. I haven’t seen any sort of no weapons/firearms allowed signs with the exception of the local indoor malls.

[Melas]

When was this? 1932? Open carry is highly illegal here, anywhere, let alone a bar. That would not happen today.

[surroundedbyblue]

I’m in PA! Good to know!

[JouleZ]

I am telling you what we saw and did in a restaurant/bar in Texas about 5 years ago, Melas. If you have a problem with it stay away from people who open carry.

[trebb]

I look for the signs they are required to post if they don’t want me to be protected while in their establishment. If I see a sign, I go to to one of their competitors’ establishments.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

Check out http://www.gunburger.com/GunBurger/Phoenix_AZ.html

It’s an AZ oriented site but many of the businesses listed are national chains. Note that some companies seem to have blanket policies while others seem to leave it up to the individual franchisee - Chipotle in Phoenix allows open carry but in Tucson has a no guns sign posted.

[ThePatriotsFlag]

Goodyear is a gun free zone...my local Firestone dealer 3 blocks away carries in his store. Guess where I buy my tires?

[Vinnie]

North Carolina..
Can’t carry in any restaurant that serves alcohol, Olive Garden, TGI Fridays, etc.
Can’t carry in any place you pay admission, movie theater, etc.
No government property, buildings, fairgrounds, etc.
And of course, any establishment posted ‘No Firearms’.

In need of some major changes.

[surroundedbyblue]

Thanks!

[Bikkuri]

I was carrying once in a bar (concealed).. won a pool game, no worries.. BUT the guy’s GF complimented me on the game.. next thing I know, I was sucker-punched right on the nose by the jealous BF (that lost, hehe).. That was a weird experience, btw.. I fell back like a 2x4 falling down..

This was in Texas, but I was a peace officer (Deputy) at the time. Of course, the guy didn’t know that (my badge and .45 were under the cover of my pull-over)..
The Bar owner knew me, and that I was a cop.. immediately had the guy removed and profusely apologized to me... I just laughed it off ;)

Always wondered what the guy though after he found out that not only was I carrying.. but that I was a cop too :D

[Melas]

I am telling you what we saw and did in a restaurant/bar in Texas about 5 years ago, Melas. If you have a problem with it stay away from people who open carry.

You bet I will as it's illegal in Texas. As a matter of fact I can lose my CHL if my weapon prints through my shirt or becomes visible in any way.

[eahnee]

On-Premise Retail Establishment
Four signs are required to be posted at an on-premise retail establishment such as a bar or restaurant.

Weapons Warning Sign - If alcohol sales constitute less than half of gross receipts, the required sign says: “It is unlawful to carry a weapon on the premises unless the person is licensed to carry the weapon under the concealed handgun law.” If alcohol sales constitute more than half of gross receipts, the signs have 51% in large red letters superimposed over the warning which notes that possession of a concealed weapon on the premises is a felony.
Public Information/Complaint Sign - If you have a complaint about the sale or service of alcoholic beverages in this establishment, please contact the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, PO Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711-3127, or phone 1-888-THE-TABC.
National Human Trafficking Hotline Number (English and Spanish) - WARNING: Obtaining forced labor or services is a crime under Texas law. Call the national human trafficking hotline: 1-888-373-7888. You may remain anonymous. (Restaurants that hold a Food and Beverage Certificate are exempt from this requirement.)
Health Risk Warning Sign: Warning of the dangers associated with drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy. Visit our Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders page for more information.

THEY have a 51% law. Signs will be posted even in restaurant/bars.