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Personally I don't have an issue with open carry, but thinking through the eyes of a business, if Hooters or anyone else asked their customer base if they'd rather "see" guns or not, I'd bet most would say not.
Personally I don't have an issue with open carry, but thinking through the eyes of a business, if Hooters or anyone else asked their customer base if they'd rather "see" guns or not, I'd bet most would say not.
Yeah, we should just sit down & shut up. That's always been the most effective form of protest...right?
If we never make our opinions known then they never have a reason to change their policies. If we do & they don't then at least we tried.
If they were of the type to edit an email to bolster an anti-gun agenda then whats to keep them from just making it up in the first place?
Was it not clear enough for you?
Honestly, why protest? They have established their rules. They don't want guns on their property. So comply, either by leaving your gun in the car or by not going there. It's pretty simple.
I don't understand the need to get worked up. Their business. Their property. Their rules.
I LOVE Smokey Bones YUM, YUM .....F.Y.I., Smokey Bones in Greenwood is very O.C. friendly, just sayin.....)
I just sent a message to see if the computer sends out the same generic message the other people said they got.
Hooters response.
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
We at the Hooters Hotline received your comments regarding our concealed policy policy. Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We genuinely apologized if it has caused any inconvenience.
In areas where concealed weapons are allowed, we do post a sign that says ‘firearms and other weapons are not permitted on the premises. Thankfully, it is a choice we have the freedom to make. We respect those customers who decide not to patronize our business because of this decision.
We do hope that this information is helpful. However, if you would like more information about us, please visit us on the Web at www.hooters.com.
Thanks so much for writing, Mr. Greenwood. We appreciate your interest and look forward to seeing you in one of our neighborhood restaurants soon.
Sincerely,
Rama
Hooters Hotline...We give a Hoot!
P.S. Please retain the ticket number located below. This will help us locate your information should you need us again.
Understanding that there was one comment about an OC event there, that withstanding I think this thread is inferring exactly what you stated in your last sentence. I don't think that the overall tone of the thread was that of mass protest. Just that of simply letting the corporation know of our disappointment in their decision to disarm the honest people. I mean, how long does it take to copy paste or hell even write out an e-mail.
It is their right to ask patrons with guns to leave and it's our right to not go there, which is my choice. But do you really think the criminals are going to abide by their gun free zone tactics? It doesn't work, and has been proven over and over again. Its just bad business in this day and age for business's to be turning away honest, legal gun-totin' customers for fear of scaring the sheeple.
How's that saying go again, "when seconds count, the police are minutes away"
SemperFi, the difference between your house and a Hooters is that your house is not open for the public to enter at will. Hooters invites people in by opening their doors and asking people to come patronize their establishments.
And your house probably doesn't have dozens of scantily clad girls bringing you wings and beer.
And your house probably doesn't have dozens of scantily clad girls bringing you wings and beer.
They have an absolute right to refuse or terminate service to anyone, for any or no reason whatsoever.
I OC in there. I started OCing in there because someone said they had a sign that stated no handguns but they don't and have never given me any problems.Greenwood BW3 has always been kind to me OC'ing there for years. I'd love to have some fellow OC'ers there... I've never noticed anyone other than myself.
My Father & I go to Hooters every Christmas season out of tradition. This upcoming Christmas will be the 1st since I have my LTCH. I sent an email to see if I could get a response regarding company policy. This what what I got back just minutes ago:
"Dear Sir:
We at the Hooters Hotline received your inquiry regarding firearms in our stores. Thank you for taking the time to contact us.
In areas where concealed weapons are allowed, we do post a sign that says ‘firearms and other weapons are not permitted on the premises.’ Thankfully, it is a choice we have the freedom to make. We respect those customers who decide not to patronize our business because of this decision.
We do hope that this information is helpful. However, if you would like more information about us, please visit us on the Web at www.hooters.com.
Thanks so much for writing. We appreciate your interest and look forward to seeing you in one of our neighborhood restaurants soon.
Sincerely,
Dennis Charles
Hooters Hotline...We give a Hoot!
P.S. Please retain the ticket number located below. This will help us locate your information should you need us again.
8000519354"
I will probably still go to Hooters this Christmas season as its our tradition. I don't like their food, but my Dad likes to flirt with the waitresses.
The state of Indiana has given those that posses a LTCH the right to do so. If an individual posses a handgun and the permit while choosing to eat at a Hooters, I say "cover it up and go in and eat." I will not leave my gun in the car, but Hooters is well within their right to ask me to leave if they so choose and I would comply without complaint.
I carry OC and CC, depending upon the environment. I appreciate knowing that Hooters is not the environment to OC and I can respect that. But Hooters will not disarm me as a patron.