Chilis and Sonic- No Guns

[Mike Javi Cooper]

30.06 on private property stops it.

Neither Chili's or Sonic have deemed it necessary to post the property with a 30.06 sign for the present. However, if the whacko pseudo-military wantabe's continue to push their buttons they will.

For now they only ask that their patrons not open carry, and obey the local laws where CC is allowed.

As a personal note... In viewing the news reports and posted videos of these incidents, I see a startling resemblance between the photos of the young mass killers of recent days and some of the individual in the open carry video. Anybody else see that???

Bwahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The opening of DEER SEASON no longer works here..... The FACEBOOK mentality of constant strife has taken such a hold on TBH that the beginning of bow season no longer stops the constant bickering!

Nope... on Facebook I can just unfriend those who irritate or disagree with me...

[trophy8]

Couldn't the same be said for carry of any kind?

Why is it ok to carry a handgun but not a rifle? What's the difference? Both can accomplish the same thing.

I just grow tired of people calling folks who exercise a Constitutional right, idiots, whackos, etc more than anything.

Currently the only limitations to long gun open carry in the Texas Penal Code is that is cannot be displayed in a manner calculated to cause alarm.

And FWIW, as much as I don't like it, I do support the owner's of these establishments private property rights to ask that they not be brought there.

I agree to a point. I understand why they are doing it. But they need to understand when they help and when they hurt.

Doing a rally at the Capitol, sure. Walking into a place to eat, while looking like a punk( go look at the pics) with an AR in plane view, knowing it will cause alarm whether you think it should or not, hurts.

I would like to hear how these OC folks are helping gun owners by walking where ever they want with their guns. What has it accomplished so far? What's the goal? Are y'all getting closer to that goal or further away?


What it seems is a bunch of mall ninjas are wanting to get their 5 minutes of fame lately. There are some fighting for OC the smart way. But as time goes on more of the guys with little man syndrome are doing it. This hurts gun owners a lot.

So you say, "who cares what the antis think". True. But there are some out there who are neutral who you may push to the wrong side.

Fight the good fight but do it right. Do it smart.

[Hamshire]

I'll never eat at these places again! Except for when I'm hungry.

[Landrover]

I'll never eat at these places again! Except for when I'm hungry.

Best post on the entire thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Longhorn95]

How many of y'all allow guests and other friends/family/lease members to bring long guns into the camp/camp house/lodge with a closed bolt?

How far into your local gun shop can you get with a closed bolt?

The right to carry a long gun is legal but that does not make it socially acceptable to do so in some cases. This ban the business hysteria is just plain silly to be getting worked up over.

[Legdog]

Sonic: "You can't smoke on our patio"

Smokers: "I'll never eat there again"

Sonic: "We carefully considered the consequences of our decision and we are cool with it."

It's deja vu all over again.

Yes the idiot whack-o's who like to pretend they are a militarized Walmart reincarnation of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold just to push society's buttons are doing CHL holders (like me) great harm. The sooner they are set straight the better.

[Landrover]

Sonic: "You can't smoke on our patio"

Smokers: "I'll never eat there again"

Sonic: "We carefully considered the consequences of our decision and we are cool with it."

It's deja vu all over again.

Yes the idiot whack-o's who like to pretend they are a militarized Walmart reincarnation of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold just to push society's buttons are doing CHL holders (like me) great harm. The sooner they are set straight the better.

BOO-YAH!!!
I prefer not to be represented if that is the best we can muster.

[Mike D]

Prohibited places and places that choose to disallow are two very different things. We are not permitted by law to carry in Hospitals or Churches, so this is really apples and oranges.



That being said. I think I see where you are coming from. I will say that to stop spending money in establishments who have become outspoken about beliefs that are contrary to ours is the only recourse we have. This can be said of many different ideologies or beliefs, not just 2nd amendment issues.



I don't believe in the values of the Blue Rainbow Cocktail Lounge down the street from my house, so I don't go there.

You need to read up on the law because this is not correct. Churches and hospitals are off limits ONLY when given effective notice under 30.06.

This is another huge problem on this forum. People who are ignorant to the laws giving information that is not correct.

[Mike D]

I agree to a point. I understand why they are doing it. But they need to understand when they help and when they hurt.



Doing a rally at the Capitol, sure. Walking into a place to eat, while looking like a punk( go look at the pics) with an AR in plane view, knowing it will cause alarm whether you think it should or not, hurts.



I would like to hear how these OC folks are helping gun owners by walking where ever they want with their guns. What has it accomplished so far? What's the goal? Are y'all getting closer to that goal or further away?





What it seems is a bunch of mall ninjas are wanting to get their 5 minutes of fame lately. There are some fighting for OC the smart way. But as time goes on more of the guys with little man syndrome are doing it. This hurts gun owners a lot.



So you say, "who cares what the antis think". True. But there are some out there who are neutral who you may push to the wrong side.



Fight the good fight but do it right. Do it smart.

So what is the "right" way or the "smart" way to present open carry? The only way to present open carry is have a gun carried openly.

I get it that they could present themselves better but just reading posts here from fellow gun owners berating other fellow gun owners grows old. Present your side of the case intelligently without all the childish name calling.

That just falls right in step with liberal thinking and tactics.

[drbonner]

So what is the "right" way or the "smart" way to present open carry? The only way to present open carry is have a gun carried openly.

I get it that they could present themselves better but just reading posts here from fellow gun owners berating other fellow gun owners grows old. Present your side of the case intelligently without all the childish name calling.

That just falls right in step with liberal thinking and tactics.

Better yet, explain the good ways of presenting to the opposition.

[Mike Javi Cooper]

So what is the "right" way or the "smart" way to present open carry? The only way to present open carry is have a gun carried openly.

I get it that they could present themselves better but just reading posts here from fellow gun owners berating other fellow gun owners grows old. Present your side of the case intelligently without all the childish name calling.

That just falls right in step with liberal thinking and tactics.

And you think that isn't the ultimate plan from the folks pulling the strings of these whackos.

People with reason don't pull the rifle out of the trunk to order a hamburger, patrol the mall in mass or fill the median of the busiest street corner in a town dressed in a mixture of pretend battle dress holding their rifles at the ready.

What would you call them? Concerned gun owners or whackos.

You want open carry.... Hold rallies without the guns, set up booths for petition signings at gun ranges, gun shows ect... Educate not alienate... Lobby with your state senators and representatives, follow the law and the procedures necessary to accomplish your goals.
The whores in Austin want your money and they'll sell you their vote if the price is right.. You have to beat the offers of the other side to get their attention.

[M16]

I boycotted Chili's and Sonic before it was cool. Lousy food was the main reason.

[Bullydog]

Makes sense as determined by who?

Mr Common

I'm all for protecting our gun rights, but having such a firm stance that one supports everyone's delivery of a message no matter how alarming, confrontational or down right idiotic they appear ....well that's absurd IMO.

[Bowhunter4l1fe]

You need to read up on the law because this is not correct. Churches and hospitals are off limits ONLY when given effective notice under 30.06.

This is another huge problem on this forum. People who are ignorant to the laws giving information that is not correct.

The pot has called the kettle black, it would seem...

http://www.dps.texas.gov/RSD/CHL/faqs/index.htm

34. I am a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holder. Are there any places where I cannot carry my concealed handgun?
Yes. §46.035, Texas Penal Code prohibits carrying of handguns and other weapons in certain places. These include but are not limited to:

On the premises of a business that derives 51% or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption
On the premises where a high school, collegiate, or professional sporting or interscholastic event is taking place
On the premises of a correctional facility
On the premises of a hospital or nursing home (unless licensee has written authorization)
In an amusement park
On the premises of a church, synagogue, or other place of worship
At any meeting of a governmental entity


Or am I reading it wrong off of the DPS web site?

[grizzman]

So I can't have a gun in my car at Sonic. Good luck with that.

Yeah, unless they search your car, how can they know? Stupidity.

I just saw this latest stunt with Open Carry Tarrant County and the Marine vet who was filming them over the Memorial Day weekend. These people in no way represent me as a gun owner. I heard that even Open Carry Texas is cutting ties with them. Is that true?