We all saw this coming. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense has been putting pressure on fast food restaurants Chili’s and Sonic to see these establishments turn into “gun free zones”.
Both of these restaurants have announced Friday that they want their customers (or former customers) to leave their guns at home. While trying to avoid taking a side in the gun control debate after open carriers brought guns to these establishments, both Sonic and Chili’s have chosen a side.
A Sonic spokesperson announced, “…we’re asking that customers refrain from bringing guns onto our patios or into our indoor dining areas.”
Chili’s Grill & Bar followed suit. And of course it was a Moms Demand Action press release that revealed these new policy changes.
“We recognize that the open carry of firearms in restaurants creates an uncomfortable atmosphere and is not permitted under many local liquor laws,” according to a Moms Demand Action press release. “So, we kindly ask that guests refrain from openly carrying firearms into our restaurants and we will continue to follow state and local laws on this issue.”
These are just the latest restaurants asking their customers to leave their guns at home, with Jack in the Box and Chipotle making similar decisions just days ago.
Many are blaming these policy changes on gun advocate groups which have been demonstrating open carry as a way to bring awareness to their cause. But failing to notify local police authorities and the restaurants in which they were carrying has caused more than a little controversy.
Moms Demand Action has been eager to take credit for these developments.
“Moms thank Sonic and Brinker International, which includes Chili’s Grill & Bar, for taking action to stand up for the safety and security of our families – we are heartened that we can take our children to these family-oriented restaurants and not worry about being confronted by customers with semiautomatic rifles,” said Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
“Brinker International and Sonic’s decisions to ask customers to not bring firearms into their restaurants are bold and meaningful, showing that you can support the Second Amendment while taking reasonable measures to ensure that Americans are safe and secure in the places we take our children,” Watts continued. “American businesses and restaurants should not wait for open carry extremists to demonstrate in their establishments – now is the time to stand up for the safety of employees and customers.”
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Well, I won’t be spending my money at these establishments anymore.
I’m CCW holder, in an open carry state. I refuse to have to wait to Until the police arrive to be protected or to protect my family. I’m disgusted at these brainless women who are allowing Bloomberg to use them for his bidding knowing that their over emotional ignorance will lead them to believe anything. This group is doing their work by spreading lies whether from ignorance of the truth or intentional deception. More women who choose to not think for themselves.
This being said, I also have words for this stupid group in Texas that thinks people should just suck it up and let them swarm eating establishments with their long guns. You are irresponsible and quite frankly you probably shouldn’t have a gun if you cannot be more prudent in the carry of one. You are obviously are working with these helpless mindless women to have guns banned from as many places as possible. You are aiding their cause and are effectively taking rights from thousands of legal gun carrying citizens. There is a point that you must think of how much harm you are doing your supposed cause. I no longer believe you are on the side of true gun owners. There is a time and a place to open carry. Responsible gun ownership is being prudent and tactical in doing it. Conceal carry is the most effective for those who choose personal protection. No one knows and no one gets upset. Everyone is happy and we still have our rights.
The puppets of Bloomberg need to start reading laws or have someone explain them to them. These lies they’re bombarding the public with about carry laws are just proving they rely on a man to tell them what to do, a man that has his own agenda, and it’s not for the safety of their families.