The question of this thread seems to be, which do I prefer? A government tyrant, or a corporate tyrant?
Neither is acceptable.
But we will see how closely government and corporate agree on this issue very soon. And then we will see that a tyrant is a tyrant, is a tyrant.
I like the BBQ invite scenario. I think it would be reasonable if I asked that you not bring your weapons on your person to my BBQ. but I do not think it would be reasonable if I said you could not bring them on the trip to my BBQ, even if they were locked in YOUR car upon your arrival.
That might put you at too much risk out of my jurisdiction.
Within my jurisdiction, your safety becomes my responsibility. Outside it, it's none of my business.
A cowboy rides up to your place with a gun strapped to his horse. He dismounts and approaches you. Are you afraid? Probably not. If he was intending on harming you he'd grap that gun off of his horse.
That's what saddlebags are for, so you don't scare them city folks.