Guns in Starbucks ??

[Reba]

I agree, but they did have legally rights to own guns. they were hunting in no trespassing area.

Then they were breaking the law. The customers in Starbucks were not breaking the law. That's the difference.

If a customer in Starbucks does break the law, call the police. If they're not breaking the law, leave them alone.

 

[Lighthouse77]

so.... what does this have to do with gun-allowed policy? Gun Allowed or not, the robber will rob anyway.

alot. how do we know who is a law-biding citizen coming in for a coffee and who isn't? you do know that we have to alert the police ahead of time if we suspect someone with a gun? But it may be too late if we are confuse.

 

[Lighthouse77]

and officer was not harmed, right? no wild west shootout? nothing?

not sure, my mother told me about it. You'll have to ask a Forest Ranger on this.

 

[Jiro]

alot. how do we know who is a law-biding citizen coming in for a coffee and who isn't? you do know that we have to alert the police if we suspect someone? But it may be too late if we are confuse.

let me put this way for you - In a state that bans guns like Illinois, NJ, DC, and NYC, how do you know who is a law-abiding citizen coming in for a coffee and who isn't?

 

[Jiro]

not sure, my mother told me about it. You'll have to ask a Forest Ranger on this.

I'm sure he's fine and nothing happened like most 99.9% cases

 

[Lighthouse77]

If I see a gun, even for a glimpse, I alert. because I know guns are not allow so he probably brought it with him for a reason

 

[Jiro]

If I see a gun, even for a glimpse, I alert.

too late.

 

[Lighthouse77]

too late.

yes, it is too late, it always is too late, you still have to alert ahead of time.

 

[Jiro]

yes, it is too late, you still have to alert ahead of time.

ahead of time? So if you see a shady person but don't know if he's packing a heat or not.... you'd alert the cop ahead of time?

 

[Lighthouse77]

no.

if he is fiddling with his gun, yeah.

But anyway, Should a store be allow to have a policy of no guns? can they ask the police to enforce their policy for them.

 

[Lighthouse77]

haha... I guess mask do help, but some robber don't wear mask.. in fact in my training.. some will wonder around the store, waiting for the right opportunity.

 

[Jiro]

no.

if he is fiddling with his gun, yeah.

But anyway, Should a store be allow to have a policy of no guns? can they ask the police to enforce their policy for them.

Well that's up to store owner to enact "No Gun" policy in a gun-friendly state and no they cannot ask police to enforce the policy because the police is enforcing the law. the law allows citizens to carry guns in public. But the store can ask the police to escort them out if the patrons are being uncooperative. You can hire your own (armed or not) security to enforce the policy if you want.

 

[Jiro]

haha... I guess mask do help, but some robber don't wear mask.. in fact in my training.. some will wonder around the store, waiting for the right opportunity.

then keep your eye out for them! It's all about situational awareness. A law-abiding armed citizen certainly doesn't do this kind of "scoping out" behavior. That should be pretty easy to spot it

 

[Lighthouse77]

but everyone wonder around the store

 

[Jiro]

but everyone wonder around the store

then don't work there if you're not up to task

you can always move to gun-restrictive state or work at store that has "No Gun" policy

 

[Lighthouse77]

anyway, I'm just saying employee's safety come first so they don't need to ask people to leave.

 

[Jiro]

anyway, I'm just saying employee's safety come first so they don't need to ask people to leave.

right but it's certainly not because the armed citizens will get aggravated and start shooting.

 

[Lighthouse77]

then don't work there if you're not up to task

you can always move to gun-restrictive state or work at store that has "No Gun" policy

I can handle it just fine. I worked in evening shift too where I work by myself and business is slow all the time.

 

[Jiro]

I can handle it just fine. I worked in evening shift too where I work by myself and business is slow all the time.

then there's nothing to worry about. but at same time - be vigilant and keep an eye out!

 

[Reba]

This is the law in South Carolina:

SECTION 23-31-220. Right to allow or permit concealed weapons upon premises; signs.

Nothing contained in this article shall in any way be construed to limit, diminish, or otherwise infringe upon:

(1) the right of a public or private employer to prohibit a person who is licensed under this article from carrying a concealable weapon upon the premises of the business or work place or while using any machinery, vehicle, or equipment owned or operated by the business;

(2) the right of a private property owner or person in legal possession or control to allow or prohibit the carrying of a concealable weapon upon his premises.

The posting by the employer, owner, or person in legal possession or control of a sign stating "No Concealable Weapons Allowed" shall constitute notice to a person holding a permit issued pursuant to this article that the employer, owner, or person in legal possession or control requests that concealable weapons not be brought upon the premises or into the work place. A person who brings a concealable weapon onto the premises or work place in violation of the provisions of this paragraph may be charged with a violation of Section 16-11-620. In addition to the penalties provided in Section 16-11-620, a person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this paragraph must have his permit revoked for a period of one year. The prohibition contained in this section does not apply to persons specified in Section 16-23-20, item (1).

S.C. Code of Laws Title 23 Chapter 31 Firearms - www.scstatehouse.gov-LPITS

You see, businesses can prohibit guns from their premises.