Tonight around 6pm, I went to the chick-fil-a off Michigan st and Ireland in South Bend with a friend.
After placing my order I received my drink and stepped back to get napkins and a straw. At this time a male that appeared to be in his mid-30's who asked if I was 21.
I responded by simply saying "no".
He then asked if my gun was real, I then replied that it was and that you need to be 18 in Indiana to carry.
He replied stating that you must be 21 to obtain a "handgun permit".
I then corrected him saying that you only have to be 18 in Indiana.
He then told me that just because I have it doesn't mean I have to carry it out like that (referring to OC'ing)
I simply told him that's his opinion and I clearly feel differently about it and walked away.
As I was at the end of the counter waiting for my food he went to order to the register closest to me (it was the one without a line) and stated that his order would be to go because he doesn't "want to be anywhere that there is a kid walking around with a gun"
The cashier was confused at first from his comment and then responded saying that I am legally allowed to carry and it is not against their company policy. After hearing that I was given my food and walked away to sit down.
From my table I saw him continue to talk to her and then eventually a manager. He then looked as though to be pouting as he got his food and left.
After the lines were all clear, that cashier (Sheri) came over to me and said she didn't even notice my gun when she took my order and that her husband has his LTCH (possible INGO members?). She then informed me that he stated he was a LEO and has been for 9 years during their conversation and that he would not be returning because of their policy.
In summary it was a great to see a cashier who was informed and that handled everything as well as she did. The manager never came over to say anything to me at all, I enjoyed my food and we left.
After placing my order I received my drink and stepped back to get napkins and a straw. At this time a male that appeared to be in his mid-30's who asked if I was 21.
I responded by simply saying "no".
He then asked if my gun was real, I then replied that it was and that you need to be 18 in Indiana to carry.
He replied stating that you must be 21 to obtain a "handgun permit".
I then corrected him saying that you only have to be 18 in Indiana.
He then told me that just because I have it doesn't mean I have to carry it out like that (referring to OC'ing)
I simply told him that's his opinion and I clearly feel differently about it and walked away.
As I was at the end of the counter waiting for my food he went to order to the register closest to me (it was the one without a line) and stated that his order would be to go because he doesn't "want to be anywhere that there is a kid walking around with a gun"
The cashier was confused at first from his comment and then responded saying that I am legally allowed to carry and it is not against their company policy. After hearing that I was given my food and walked away to sit down.
From my table I saw him continue to talk to her and then eventually a manager. He then looked as though to be pouting as he got his food and left.
After the lines were all clear, that cashier (Sheri) came over to me and said she didn't even notice my gun when she took my order and that her husband has his LTCH (possible INGO members?). She then informed me that he stated he was a LEO and has been for 9 years during their conversation and that he would not be returning because of their policy.
In summary it was a great to see a cashier who was informed and that handled everything as well as she did. The manager never came over to say anything to me at all, I enjoyed my food and we left.
