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hlthe2b

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5. I'm in... I noticed a sign in an independently owned store (sorry can't remember the name) ...

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Fri Aug 12, 2016, 02:29 PM

Aug 2016

making clear that they did not allow guns. In the future, I will take notice of such policies--absolutely.

And for those gun-obsessed posters--don't bother with a snide post. I will not be intimidated and I ill not be responding.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] TheMastersNemesis Aug 2016 OP

Excellent idea. Vinca Aug 2016 #1

In what way will you not tolerate an OC'er? What action will you take? Marengo Aug 2016 #2

We're talking about businesses. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2016 #35

Exactly SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #42

Good for you! WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2016 #56

The OP seemed to suggest he would take some kind of personal action against individuals who... Marengo Aug 2016 #53

A lot of small businesses are in places where a large majority of their customers carry. redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #3

Where is that? I live in one of the counties with the highest ownership rates in the US and rarely.. Marengo Aug 2016 #7

I agree that OC is stupid, I just think the anger at the businesses that choose not redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #11

If you don't mind my asking, what is your state of residence? I'm curious as I hear much... Marengo Aug 2016 #15

I own my own private engineering business. Guns aren't allowed unless it is by law enforcement. tonyt53 Aug 2016 #4

I'm in... I noticed a sign in an independently owned store (sorry can't remember the name) ... hlthe2b Aug 2016 #5

"gun-obsessed posters:" Including the OP posting in General Dscussion? Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #38

I think the post SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #44

I seem to recall that in the 1880s and 1890s, many towns had "No Guns" signs posted. 4lbs Aug 2016 #6

Wasn't that the cause of the gunfight at the OK Corral? nt jmg257 Aug 2016 #12

Well, yes but there's more to it than that OldRedneck Aug 2016 #40

Only the carried guns. beevul Aug 2016 #26

I'm in Oklahoma. That's not going to happen around here. NaturalHigh Aug 2016 #8

Boycotts rarely ever work. eom MohRokTah Aug 2016 #9

You forgot the sarasm thingy. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2016 #13

Who is organizing this boycott? Marengo Aug 2016 #19

Somebody...., sarisataka Aug 2016 #32

IMO, all GunControl "movements" begin in GD, not in the other two (2) groups. Or try to. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #41

And that is sarisataka Aug 2016 #47

Indeed, I actually have to search for gun threads beyond the two (2) groups. Oh, well... Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #51

You may want to do further research rather than simply alleging a thing to be so. LanternWaste Aug 2016 #24

You name a few that have worked. MohRokTah Aug 2016 #25

Why do you think they call them cowboys?? Angry Dragon Aug 2016 #10

Johnny Cash had a more accurate prediction of the outcome SwankyXomb Aug 2016 #31

If I am not mistaken, he had an old Remington Model 81... Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #52

Check out this thread... pamela Aug 2016 #14

AH I remember that thread. Has anyone printed them up yet? nt jmg257 Aug 2016 #18

I didn't notice any after actions reports in that thread, so I wonder as well. Marengo Aug 2016 #20

Well, along with all this anger & a boycott, I expect we will see some REAL action taken now. jmg257 Aug 2016 #21

Yep, and success so fast and complete we will be stunned. Marengo Aug 2016 #23

Well, maybe it was posted in the wrong forum? Group? Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #48

I suspect it won't work, but I wish the best. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #16

I already leave if I see a gun. And I tell 'em why I'm leaving. Iggo Aug 2016 #17

Concealed carry is a much better option Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #22

If people are compelled to be armed in public, I agree. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #30

I would agree if we had rational rules on concealed carry SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #39

I don't disagree! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #46

I agree. This has been discussed numerous times in the two (2) designated gun groups. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #49

Agreed n/t friendly_iconoclast Aug 2016 #54

I agree. open carry is more trouble that it is worth drray23 Aug 2016 #27

*shrug* beevul Aug 2016 #28

My only problem with that is .. ananda Aug 2016 #29

There does seem to be a split among some controllers: Open or concealed? Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #43

I've never even seen a gun PasadenaTrudy Aug 2016 #33

Fortunately, I haven't seen open carry gunloons around here Warpy Aug 2016 #34

I feel the same way. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #36

This very question is discussed in one of the two (2) groups dealing with guns. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #45

What do banks do bucolic_frolic Aug 2016 #37

Get started sarisataka Aug 2016 #50

Heh. I get started every day by perusing GD for gun posts before I get around to GCRKBA! Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #55

It worked against Target. deathrind Aug 2016 #57