[ctdonath2]

By showing off his rod, you mean open carry?

Seems he means (per the story) the guy's "assault weapon". Open carry, a la a politely holstered handgun, in a restaurant is one thing; hauling a good-sized rifle therein is something else. The guy is obviously there to cause trouble, be it agitating for sociopolitical recognition.

Face it: save for very rare scenarios, walking into a restaurant chain carrying a rifle indicates one is trying to cause trouble.

[bravo whiskey]

By showing off his rod, you mean open carry? Seems he means (per the story) the guy's "assault weapon". Open carry, a la a politely holstered handgun, in a restaurant is one thing; hauling a good-sized rifle therein is something else. The guy is obviously there to cause trouble, be it agitating for sociopolitical recognition. Face it: save for very rare scenarios, walking into a restaurant chain carrying a rifle indicates one is trying to cause trouble.

i agree. though i wish i didn't have to. i think in your face actions like this do more harm than good. if they have an ask policy i will ignore and continue to conceal carry though i doubt i will visit their establishments. asking does not seem like a legal NO. my denverish local non chain food store has a NO GUNS ALLOWED sign on the door. i don't know how much weight this carries legally and will have to check.

[Graybeard58]

Seems he means (per the story) the guy's "assault weapon". Open carry, a la a politely holstered handgun, in a restaurant is one thing; hauling a good-sized rifle therein is something else.

Yesterday, I bought a good sized ax at Menard's, carried it on my shoulder all the way to the cashier and then to my car in the parking lot.

Not any different than carrying a "good sized rifle".

If businesses are going to ban guns, they should ban all tools.