I rarely run into a business that bars concealed carry on their own, but here in SC, state law forbids the carry of a firearm into a business that has a license to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. That counts out just about every decent eating establishment in the state... and some that aren't so decent. Heck, I can't even go into a Pizza Hut, because they serve beer.
My wife is getting tired of going to I-HOP and McDonald's when we go out, but I rarely break my rule of refusing to go anywhere that the thugs know that a law abiding citizen will be defenseless.
I wonder if the state assumes total responsibility for the safety of my family and me when I am in a place that they refuse to allow me the means to defend myself?
I know.... dumb question.
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” but here in SC, state law forbids the carry of a firearm into a business that has a license to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. That counts out just about every decent eating establishment in the state... and some that aren’t so decent. Heck, I can’t even go into a Pizza Hut, because they serve beer.”
Each state has different rules. Here in Texas the prohibition only applies to places that have been determined (by the DPS) to derive more than half their revenue from sales of liquor. They must post a fairly large sign with “51” at the door which serves as the “off limits” sign. As it turns out the over 50% joints are mostly dives you wouldn’t go to anyway.
You can legally carry in just about all good eateries. Still a real big NO-NO to be intoxicated and armed - losing CHL would be least of it! — so 0% is a good number :-) CHL holders quickly become popular because they are always “volunteering” to be the designated driver...