Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Classifieds
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Log in
Register
What's New?
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More Options
Advertise with us
Contact Us
Close Menu
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Forums
The Water Cooler
General Discussion
Open carry harassment...
Search titles only
By:
Reply to Thread
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="colb" data-source="post: 2767201" data-attributes="member: 35308"><p>Initially, I spend my money elsewhere. But at times, I also will go up the food chain to inform them of my decision, and why. This is actually productive, as businesses sometimes will change their policies, based on customer feedback. It's happened here in Oklahoma (Chelinos), and in Missouri. While neither were because of my actions, it was due to customers voicing concern. </p><p></p><p>As for standing outside and declaring my rights: are you referring to an organized protest? Or just some dude on the corner carrying a shouldered AR15? There's a big difference between the two. </p><p></p><p>Generally, there's no need for an organized protest in response to a private business outlawing open carry (or firearms). A private business can operate under their own guidelines and are not required to follow state carry laws. In the event of a public Zoo, however, it becomes a much different issue altogether. In Missouri, the zoo is not private property, and state laws and regulations are required to be kept. Banning firearms would be in violation of state law. Typical when people want change in government behavior, it's not unusual to protest. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I've never had the need to publicly protest the violation of my rights. Oklahoma is pretty good about respecting my open carry (aside from a few businesses).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="colb, post: 2767201, member: 35308"] Initially, I spend my money elsewhere. But at times, I also will go up the food chain to inform them of my decision, and why. This is actually productive, as businesses sometimes will change their policies, based on customer feedback. It's happened here in Oklahoma (Chelinos), and in Missouri. While neither were because of my actions, it was due to customers voicing concern. As for standing outside and declaring my rights: are you referring to an organized protest? Or just some dude on the corner carrying a shouldered AR15? There's a big difference between the two. Generally, there's no need for an organized protest in response to a private business outlawing open carry (or firearms). A private business can operate under their own guidelines and are not required to follow state carry laws. In the event of a public Zoo, however, it becomes a much different issue altogether. In Missouri, the zoo is not private property, and state laws and regulations are required to be kept. Banning firearms would be in violation of state law. Typical when people want change in government behavior, it's not unusual to protest. Personally, I've never had the need to publicly protest the violation of my rights. Oklahoma is pretty good about respecting my open carry (aside from a few businesses). [/QUOTE]
Insert Quotes…
Verification
Post Reply
Forums
The Water Cooler
General Discussion
Open carry harassment...
Search titles only
By:
Top
Bottom