McDonald's No Handgun Sign

[Rayne]

It was 6 am and I had another hour to drive and needed coffee bad. I rarely go to McDonalds so I don't know if this sign is the norm or not. If it is I would have thought I would have heard about it on INGO.

Has anyone else seen this kind of sign on other McDonalds? This was at the Scottsburg store.

Does anyone know if this is corporate policy or is it left up to the individual franchise? I'd like to write to the corporate office and ask what their policy is, any suggestions on how that letter should go?

 

[tv1217]

So rifles and shotguns are OK, awesome.

 

[marcum man]

So an AK slung over your back would be ok then.

 

[sgreen3]

Yup cause I live in scottsburg (an when they put it up was the last time I ate there), dont say anything about rifles though. perhaps I should OC my AR there.

 

[jve153]

I have oc at the Indianapolis Mcdonalds on 38th St numerous time with no issues. Never saw a sign there.

 

[rhino]

Many (most) McDonald's stores are franchises, so I suppose the owner can make whatever rules he likes. Might hurt business, though!

 

[Ted]

Does anyone know if this is corporate policy or is it left up to the individual franchise? I'd like to write to the corporate office and ask what their policy is, any suggestions on how that letter should go?

Its a franchise determination.

This was posted 4 weeks ago:

Hello Allen:

Thank you for taking the time to contact McDonald's.

In regards to your inquiry, McDonald's does not have a policy pertaining to the carrying of firearms in restaurants, but do abide by all state and federal regulations pertaining to this. In order to find out about carrying firearms in a restaurant I would recommend you inquire with someone from your local area or government about the state regulations that pertain to this.

Again, thank you for contacting McDonald's. We hope to have the opportunity of serving you again soon under the Golden Arches.

Shyrel
McDonald's Customer Response Center

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-open-carry-121/179524-mc-donalds-firearms-policies.html

 

[sgreen3]

The owners are very anti 2A, I graduated with their daughter from high school.

 

[Rayne]

Yup cause I live in scottsburg (an when they put it up was the last time I ate there), dont say anything about rifles though. perhaps I should OC my AR there.

How long has that sign been there? Have you questioned it?

 

[Rayne]

Its a franchise determination.

This was posted 4 weeks ago:
http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-open-carry-121/179524-mc-donalds-firearms-policies.html

Thanks Ted!

 

[sgreen3]

How long has that sign been there? Have you questioned it?

Since they remodeled the store like almost a year ago. An no it would be a complete waste of my time. Like I said i know them, they are the type that do not wish to here others political view if you know what I mean.

 

[Rayne]

Since they remodeled the store like almost a year ago. An no it would be a complete waste of my time. Like I said i know them, they are the type that do not wish to here others political view if you know what I mean.

I posted that question, at the same time you were posting the answer. I know it won't change their mind, but I do believe I am going to write a letter to the manager and let him know he will not be receiving any more patronage from me. But like I said, I can't remember the last time I was in McDonalds...but I needed coffee and your Wendy's and Arby's were closed.

 

[sgreen3]

I posted that question, at the same time you were posting the answer. I know it won't change their mind, but I do believe I am going to write a letter to the manager and let him know he will not be receiving any more patronage from me. But like I said, I can't remember the last time I was in McDonalds...but I needed coffee and your Wendy's and Arby's were closed.

If you want the owners name (Pm me if you want it, no need in blasting the man over the net), but i know some of my gun buddies here talked with them an pretty much said they would have accomplished more by talking to the sign its self. Yea I know Wendys got hit by lightning about a month ago an caught on fire , cant wait till they get it up an going again. I like their food better than Mcdonalds anyway.

 

[Ted]

Seeing as handguns are prohibited, its interesting that they don't allow armed police officers.

 

[Rayne]

PM sent. Thanks

 

[Walt K.]

McGun McFree zones are McNucking McFuts.... even McDeadly.

Looks like a good place to avoid.

 

[rhino]

I wonder if they do pat-downs on people in cars going through the drive-through.

 

[Sylvain]

Did you leave a "no gun = no money" card and asked them (from outside yelling) where was the nearest Burger King restaurant?

 

[KG1]

I wonder if they do pat-downs on people in cars going through the drive-through.

I'm sure they'll be happy to take your money at the drive-thru.

 

[VERT]

Hmm I guess no more Scottsburg McDonalds for me. I will have to eat at Wendys next door. SGreen do they own any more of the local franchises. No gun no money.