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116. Chuck E Cheese is a dangerous place. Those bears are real creepy.

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Fri Jul 4, 2014, 10:43 AM

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An interesting way to deal with open carry laws: [View all] avebury Jul 2014 OP

Now way are we hanging around if some asshole walks in with a gun, no way, AND, RKP5637 Jul 2014 #1

truly great idea thank you! ALBliberal Jul 2014 #2

appropriate samsingh Jul 2014 #3

So an 'open carry asshole' and a 'stand your ground asshole' walk into a grocery store NightWatcher Jul 2014 #4

that scenario ... napkinz Jul 2014 #10

I would leave first IronLionZion Jul 2014 #11

That is what I would do. Lugnut Jul 2014 #13

This. quakerboy Jul 2014 #29

After leaving, I will inform the management. By phone. nt Bigmack Jul 2014 #72

This advice has been around for a while.... Turbineguy Jul 2014 #5

I taught that for 20 years! :-) WinkyDink Jul 2014 #82

Memories! ChazInAz Jul 2014 #123

Do it. nt Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #83

It is also important to know what the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms rules are in avebury Jul 2014 #6

Chuck E Cheese is a dangerous place. Those bears are real creepy. alfredo Jul 2014 #116

leave . . . but let someone in management know WHY you are leaving DrDan Jul 2014 #7

This - and followup with a letter Retrograde Jul 2014 #24

agree - definitely make it clear why you left and will not return DrDan Jul 2014 #37

I view leaving the business under these circumstance avebury Jul 2014 #136

Agree so the management needs to know why they are losing business DrDan Jul 2014 #138

I live in a state with pretty strict gun control laws. (New York) The_Commonist Jul 2014 #8

What are the legal repercussions? BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #9

Manager was a moron. dilby Jul 2014 #12

Unfortunately, that's what I thought BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #15

The proper method is to notify the manager that you are uncomfortable. dilby Jul 2014 #19

Yes BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #21

I plan to start yelling Gun, Gun, Gun as loud as I can and asking for the manager...... Swede Atlanta Jul 2014 #33

It's prudent BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #41

I see your point, but that will only cause panic among everyone else. davidpdx Jul 2014 #59

So what is wrong with screaming fire in a theater A Simple Game Jul 2014 #111

That's *falsely* yelling fire marybourg Jul 2014 #126

"I can assure you that based on those facts you would never be in any trouble with the police." SCUBANOW Jul 2014 #97

Yell Gun!, then run out in a crouched position. alfredo Jul 2014 #112

Seems like that is a different discussion other than open carry laws... User_Friendly Jul 2014 #91

For the time being, perhaps skepticscott Jul 2014 #131

Such BS. They can only charge you with a crime if you commit one - if your intent is to prevent jtuck004 Jul 2014 #31

Failing to pay for food you ate is a crime. dilby Jul 2014 #38

It's not an unfounded fear to be afraid of a gun BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #40

Being afraid of guns makes you kind of unstable and paranoid. dilby Jul 2014 #42

Not afraid of guns - HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN MOST PEOPLE WHO CARRY THEM - jtuck004 Jul 2014 #46

But you just proved my point BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #47

I have one rule about guns. tonybgood Jul 2014 #54

There's nothing unstable or paranoid about it. Paladin Jul 2014 #100

...kinda like people who feel the need to carry guns in public. lastlib Jul 2014 #101

I came from a relatively gun free society. mwooldri Jul 2014 #108

So how many mass shootings need to occur before it isn't paranoia? A Simple Game Jul 2014 #120

No, your racism is not the same as concern for individual safety. But feel free jtuck004 Jul 2014 #45

I have learned that for a gunner, "criminal" means dark person BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #51

So if a racist sees a black person and assumes criminal. dilby Jul 2014 #58

The idea that people are shot and killed by guns is by no means illogical. BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #68

It's just as illogical as people are robbed by blacks. dilby Jul 2014 #69

Look at the photo in response #60 of the two guys with rifles BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #73

Have you ever heard anyone ever being accidentally robbed? Accidentally mugged? Accidentally Ed Suspicious Jul 2014 #128

The chances of getting killed by gun shot go down.... daleanime Jul 2014 #130

I don't mind guns. I mind people who must use them as an extension of their personality. jtuck004 Jul 2014 #88

Why would a person need a gun on them at all times? BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #89

If you need a gun, you need to have it with you. That said, it's just one of many tools,the jtuck004 Jul 2014 #90

How is it racist? Because I used the word black? dilby Jul 2014 #55

Big difference, Dilby. First, you make a choice to strap on a gun, and a bad choice at that. Hoyt Jul 2014 #57

Don't own a gun and have no interest in purchasing one. dilby Jul 2014 #61

Gunner logic: billh58 Jul 2014 #79

It's demonstrably true that gun controllers try to tie RKBA to racism, bigotry, and misogyny.... NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #146

What if it were several poisonous snakes instead of a little spider? Bandit Jul 2014 #110

Black skin is not lethal, a loaded glock is. alfredo Jul 2014 #114

Not really. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2014 #66

I'd suggest he send the bill to the guy with the gun. lastlib Jul 2014 #99

Who would be under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to pay it. IronGate Jul 2014 #102

not a good manager Skittles Jul 2014 #75

I wish you were there BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #76

Legally you're acting in self defense. You'd been presented with an imminent danger valerief Jul 2014 #106

It probably depends on the state BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #137

Ah, yes, being a PoC adds a wrinkle in those KKK states. And I agree with you about the valerief Jul 2014 #152

Always good to read your posts, Brother :) davidthegnome Jul 2014 #122

I'm glad you're ok! BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #135

every person with a gun is a threat and should be treated as such nt msongs Jul 2014 #14

Absolute agreement BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #18

How to tell the difference between an open-carry patriot and a deranged killer Electric Monk Jul 2014 #23

To an extent, I already do that. Iggo Jul 2014 #16

Now that we've banned open carry in California Mr.Bill Jul 2014 #17

How about if I just do what I normally do? aikoaiko Jul 2014 #20

You're outrageous sarisataka Jul 2014 #27

Yeah I am in the same boat. dilby Jul 2014 #28

You don't get it. It's not the gun so much as it is the yahoo who'd strap one on and walk into a Hoyt Jul 2014 #60

Look where the guy's finger is on the right BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #70

Okay, just go to another store, Bro. Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #85

What do you bet that neither of these losers ever get laid? kimbutgar Jul 2014 #132

Everybody needs love, even if cold steel and ammo. Hoyt Jul 2014 #156

It just doesn't seem the same kimbutgar Jul 2014 #157

You feel comfortable around guns. Some have a history with gun violence and... Tikki Jul 2014 #62

My, god! You don't mean that! The horror. Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #84

Future OP: Crunchy Frog Jul 2014 #93

Another anti-gunner fantasizing about pro-rkba types getting shot. aikoaiko Jul 2014 #115

Nope. Just pointing out that there are some valid reasons Crunchy Frog Jul 2014 #141

It may also be a good idea to write letters to the editor in those cities and areas No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #22

I like walking out AND calling the police. Make as much noise as possible. rickyhall Jul 2014 #25

The police open carry, ZombieHorde Jul 2014 #30

The police are trained and accountable Retrograde Jul 2014 #44

They are trained, but they are less accountable than others. ZombieHorde Jul 2014 #48

They will get tired of it for sure and probably ask you to stop calling them. dilby Jul 2014 #32

A private business can certainly put a stop to it, IronGate Jul 2014 #34

Sure there is something the police can do, they can verify the intentions of the armed person. n/t A Simple Game Jul 2014 #121

In some states, if the person is not presenting a threat, IronGate Jul 2014 #125

If they can pull me over and say they did so because they thought I had a bald tire A Simple Game Jul 2014 #142

Here. IronGate Jul 2014 #143

Poor examples. A Simple Game Jul 2014 #145

They will get tired of that sarisataka Jul 2014 #35

Always call when you reach a safe distance. MohRokTah Jul 2014 #26

Has there ever been a massacre by the open carry crowd? LittleBlue Jul 2014 #36

Jus how you propose identifying an open carry gun avebury Jul 2014 #39

I dont agree with your logic. People with guns via open carry are trying to make a statement rhett o rick Jul 2014 #113

Having been hit by a bullet fragment Oldtimeralso Jul 2014 #43

Not a bad idea. Business owners who allow guns, have to provide a "no gun" zone. Hoyt Jul 2014 #64

With you completely. lupinella Jul 2014 #87

It's real simple... derby378 Jul 2014 #49

"Without devolving into a nation of whiners." This isn't whining. We've all heard enough about Squinch Jul 2014 #56

"WHINERS"????? That's one helluva term to use in a nation of GUN-NUTS who WHINE all the time WinkyDink Jul 2014 #94

Pity the poor store clerks.. When someone comes in with a gun, SoCalDem Jul 2014 #50

Exactly BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #139

Ignore it and it will go away MosheFeingold Jul 2014 #52

"these guys just want attention"---No offense (I'm a proud daughter of a WWII vet), but we live in WinkyDink Jul 2014 #95

Sounds good, but Zimmerman was "a watcher for some non-existent foe" truebluegreen Jul 2014 #98

+1000. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #151

I love this but I would make a suggestion: I would not be able to sleep at night if I left without Squinch Jul 2014 #53

This ^^^. I'd immediately walk out telling the host/hostess to box my food, and bring me the bill riderinthestorm Jul 2014 #74

No it wouldn't. They have to LOSE money to make any changes. nt valerief Jul 2014 #105

I think it depends on the situation and where I am davidpdx Jul 2014 #63

Excellent idea. JDPriestly Jul 2014 #65

If you already got a haircut, or some other service, Jenoch Jul 2014 #67

I refuse to spend my tourist dollars in a state that has "open carry". Xolodno Jul 2014 #71

Colorado is an open carry state. nt hack89 Jul 2014 #77

Doh!!!! Xolodno Jul 2014 #80

Very few states ban open carry. nt. IronGate Jul 2014 #103

I know an acquaintance who is a 69 year old woman onecent Jul 2014 #78

Why should I let some asshole ruin my dinner? hunter Jul 2014 #81

I prefer a bolo knife: dig holes, cut bamboo, cut arms Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #86

This is decidedly brilliant. joshcryer Jul 2014 #92

Frankly, I would be so shocked I think I'd scream, "GUN! HE'S GOT A GUN!!" Not joking. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #96

Absolutely. That's the only way to deal with business owners who allow open carry. nt valerief Jul 2014 #104

Excellent idea. n/t CanonRay Jul 2014 #107

The next guy here in Texas I see with a gun Gman Jul 2014 #109

Hmmm.....6'2" and 215 vs. a bullet. Yep, you're toast. BIG toast, but toast. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #117

What's he gonna do? Shoot me because I embarrassed him? Gman Jul 2014 #153

Asked and answered! WinkyDink Jul 2014 #154

So you are in favor sarisataka Jul 2014 #140

That just ain't gonna happen Gman Jul 2014 #144

Back in the real world sarisataka Jul 2014 #147

Just because it's a woman in the stupid open carry bunch Gman Jul 2014 #149

pretty much my default quaker bill Jul 2014 #118

YES!!! DesertDiamond Jul 2014 #119

I agree. catrose Jul 2014 #124

Leave, but BE SURE to tell management why Auggie Jul 2014 #127

I live in Arizona. I've done this already. marybourg Jul 2014 #129

I've been saying this from Day One of this idiocy. A guy walks in with a gun, and I leave... Hekate Jul 2014 #133

Culture war. krispos42 Jul 2014 #134

I suspect this will happen naturally anyway Shankapotomus Jul 2014 #148

K&R! n/t billh58 Jul 2014 #150

If I were the manager Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2014 #155