tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post375342170868887057..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Welcome to Bizarroworld.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-40868785655748484092012-08-03T16:46:30.569-04:002012-08-03T16:46:30.569-04:00The way I heard the story was, The Police officer ...The way I heard the story was, The Police officer stopped the movie, had them turn the lights up and he announced that someone had been seen bringing a pistol into the theater. Would whomever it was please come talk to him.<br /><br />He was surprised when 3 men stood and came to talk with him. They showed their CCW permits and were asked to place the weapons in their car.<br /><br />Our Walmart in Kalispel MT allows open carry and there is always people carrying, my 1911 included, to the dismay of my visiting out of state (CA) friends. lolSnWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-34125376755288427022012-08-02T10:37:13.363-04:002012-08-02T10:37:13.363-04:00Folks, this is TN. They're really good on many...Folks, this is TN. They're really good on many things, but CCW is not one of them. Sure, they're Shall-Issue, but have you seen the list of exemptions to carry? It's almost as bad as NC!<br /><br />In TN, those "No-Guns" signs have force of law, so anyone carrying in there CAN get arrested. In other states, the signs mean diddly-squat.<br /><br />TN is not as pro-gun (for self-defense) as some would like to believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-28486283375520081222012-08-02T10:36:54.310-04:002012-08-02T10:36:54.310-04:00Folks, this is TN. They're really good on many...Folks, this is TN. They're really good on many things, but CCW is not one of them. Sure, they're Shall-Issue, but have you seen the list of exemptions to carry? It's almost as bad as NC!<br /><br />In TN, those "No-Guns" signs have force of law, so anyone carrying in there CAN get arrested. In other states, the signs mean diddly-squat.<br /><br />TN is not as pro-gun (for self-defense) as some would like to believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-28326263488233046462012-08-02T10:25:02.554-04:002012-08-02T10:25:02.554-04:00I like the statistic Billll came up with. " ...I like the statistic <a href="http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com/2012/08/more-guns-less-massacres.html" rel="nofollow">Billll</a> came up with. "<em> The average number of people killed in mass shootings when stopped by police is 14.3<br /> The average number of people killed in a mass shooting when stopped by a civilian is 2.3.</em>"<br /><br />Something to consider. Along with how few mass shootings happen outside Disarmed Victim Zones.Brad K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18378344866487206569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-18447024324300896692012-08-02T08:49:16.622-04:002012-08-02T08:49:16.622-04:00Sounds like the basis for a civil rights lawsuit a...Sounds like the basis for a civil rights lawsuit against the PD and the theater chain. Let's get a few multi-million dollar settlements out of some of these goobers and see what they think then.GreatBlueWhalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099213482118106762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-91928630022625612122012-08-01T22:15:55.655-04:002012-08-01T22:15:55.655-04:00I was there that night, but at an earlier showing ...I was there that night, but at an earlier showing while this was going on. I drove by the theater the night before and there were no signs posted at the entrances as required by TN law. Carried as usual, never saw a sign inside that said I couldn't, enjoyed the movie, and didn't hear about this until the next day. Mentioned it to the friends I was with, and between us 4 were carrying. Not one of us saw the sign. I want to go back just to spot the damn sign, but I won't be going back as a patron.<br /><br />Mossyrock, TN is a carry permit state, not a concealed carry permit state. Open or concealed, permit holder's choice. No legal penalty for being made while carrying concealed either. My personal choice is concealed as noted by the fact that the boys in blue didn't roll into my viewing asking questions.<br /><br />I need to find out if the no weapons policy is corporate or local policy.<br /><br />Yes the theater over reacted, but at least the local police didn't call out the SWAT team. Everyone kept their calm and got to go home. Personally I would have politely asked for a refund and left. D in Cookevegas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-62377538737129423662012-08-01T14:29:59.890-04:002012-08-01T14:29:59.890-04:00Time to produce some stickers that announce that &...Time to produce some stickers that announce that "In case of violent event, you are on your own. Do not panic. Take a deep breath, bend over, put your head between your knees and kiss your asshole goodbye. - The Management". Post these next to the "No Weapons Allowed Signs". An educated customer is the best customer.Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-84017222363705118832012-08-01T10:25:23.231-04:002012-08-01T10:25:23.231-04:00Concealed means concealed. Anyone stupid enough t...Concealed means concealed. Anyone stupid enough to raise their hand when asked if they are armed doesn't have good enough judgement to GO armed.Mossyrocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-25421625404259356392012-08-01T08:18:55.587-04:002012-08-01T08:18:55.587-04:00Yeah....I'd like an alternate to AAA that allo...Yeah....I'd like an alternate to AAA that allows one to mind their own safety if wanting to peruse the maps.<br /><br />Hard to justify patronizing a place that doesn't trust me with a heater but trusts me to travel all over the nation with a multi ton vehicle.Pakkinpoppanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89704890297966211902012-08-01T00:28:41.963-04:002012-08-01T00:28:41.963-04:00Local AAA here in rural Ohio has a no guns sign. T...Local AAA here in rural Ohio has a no guns sign. Told it's corporate policy. No such signs in Colorado locations.<br />Scared the young lady behind the counter here - she turned very pale - when I asked her if they have a dedicated safe room and phone for when a disgruntled ex- boyfriend or husband or just generally crazy comes in the door.<br />Smiled, took my maps, and left. OldeForceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-71535742547271976182012-07-31T21:11:29.064-04:002012-07-31T21:11:29.064-04:00@ Brad... that's not corporate policy. The man...@ Brad... that's not corporate policy. The manager lied. <br /><br />Call Bentonville and report your displeasure with this new "company policy." They'll likely tell you the truth- that there's no such policy and they'll smack that store's manager on the wrist for inventing his own policies.<br /><br />1-800-WAL-MARTThe Raving Prophethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830254881182697135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-69305183587419350182012-07-31T20:31:32.163-04:002012-07-31T20:31:32.163-04:00@ Robert Fowler,
I dunno. The store manager at Wa...@ Robert Fowler,<br /><br />I dunno. The store manager at WalMart Store 823 (small town, northern Oklahoma) told me, a couple days after Aurora, that company policy is no guns allowed. Cody claimed there were signs at the doors, but I didn't check (and I don't remember seeing any).Brad K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18378344866487206569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89136187002398373022012-07-31T20:29:01.506-04:002012-07-31T20:29:01.506-04:00No carry license yet, but I still am not going to ...No carry license yet, but I still am not going to go into a theater (or other business) that has a no-guns sign posted. Unless I see ALERT armed security guards patrolling the aisles and manning all entrances/exits, I'm going to assume that the business isn't interested in assuming responsibility for my security, at the same time as denying me the (future) right to carry my own security. That, apparently, is their right. Therefore, I shall take my secure dollars elsewhere. That, most definitely, is my right.RabidAlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035887632706442114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-81292769272877964112012-07-31T19:44:44.432-04:002012-07-31T19:44:44.432-04:00The WalMarts in my area do NOT have signs posted. ...The WalMarts in my area do NOT have signs posted. The teacher in my CCW class made a point of telling us that WalMart did NOT object to concealed carry in our area. Maybe its a manager decision?<br /><br />Showcase has signs...but Rave does not. Guess who will get my money from now on. I tried to email Showcase, using an address I found on their website. It bounced back...LCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146393047895889252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-45328733913647016172012-07-31T19:22:26.884-04:002012-07-31T19:22:26.884-04:00carry concealed and keep one's trap shut. i re...carry concealed and keep one's trap shut. i really don't understand the hooha over this.Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452486400885521156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-87391631567444404052012-07-31T19:19:19.098-04:002012-07-31T19:19:19.098-04:00When did wally world start banning guns? Their pol...When did wally world start banning guns? Their policy before has been to abide by state law. I carry there every time I go and have never had a problem.Robert Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475193874676131196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-27038537909693929012012-07-31T18:39:37.962-04:002012-07-31T18:39:37.962-04:00Went to see brave over the weekend. Was armed. N...Went to see brave over the weekend. Was armed. No one noticed, or if they did, did not raise a stink. Got pretty good service as I recall.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708868713277676628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-17784077254276832602012-07-31T18:13:01.023-04:002012-07-31T18:13:01.023-04:00I went to see that "Batman: The Hoplophobe Ri...I went to see that "Batman: The Hoplophobe Rises" flick this weekend...I never saw any 30.06 sign telling me I couldn't carry.<br />(here in TX, that specific sign is required to carry the force of law)Cormachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978254921072505008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-23193030921856716882012-07-31T18:04:58.360-04:002012-07-31T18:04:58.360-04:00Nice link, Drang!Nice link, Drang!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-20028864322114266792012-07-31T16:28:12.248-04:002012-07-31T16:28:12.248-04:00Fricking is far too kind of an adjective. Unfortu...Fricking is far too kind of an adjective. Unfortunately, even the obvious alternative isn't strong enough to describe these folks. English needs killing words ala Dune. Stupid should hurt more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-15154067489087149622012-07-31T16:13:00.885-04:002012-07-31T16:13:00.885-04:00@Brad K: At least in WA, any business wanting to c...@Brad K: At least in WA, any business wanting to create a victim disarmament zone must post such a policy at every public entrance to their establishment. It's amazing how many do not, including Wally World. <br />If one should not notice said signage and wander past it, like I did at Ikea last week, the most they can do is ask you to leave. <br /><br />Does anyone think it odd that the oldest "shall-issue" law on the books is on the Left Coast...?<br />(<a href="http://www.rkba.org/research/cramer/shall-issue.html#c6" rel="nofollow">"Shall Issue": The New Wave of Concealed Handgun Permit Laws</a>)Dranghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082177597135236652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-62679928885700117922012-07-31T15:56:23.178-04:002012-07-31T15:56:23.178-04:00I have to believe that nobody return to the movie ...I have to believe that nobody return to the movie from their cars. I would never return to that theater, ever.Bramnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5092116809885621222012-07-31T15:51:36.295-04:002012-07-31T15:51:36.295-04:00WalMart also has a "no weapons in side for la...WalMart also has a "no weapons in side for law abiding people". They don't (yet?) post prominent "Entering Disarmed Victim Zones. All potential mass shooting victims are requested and required to disarm before entering. Oh, and management assumes <em>no</em> liability in case there is an actual, contrary-to-law, mass shooting here. But at least we will have disarmed the likely victims, so we feel pretty good about that." signs.Brad K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18378344866487206569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-55160787014615714072012-07-31T15:47:07.494-04:002012-07-31T15:47:07.494-04:00A reason for me to not patronize theaters - I'...A reason for me to not patronize theaters - I'm not going to take the admittedly minor chance of being a victim. They obviously don't need my money, and the popcorn is better at home.tweellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164718561825615886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-39223817196440711162012-07-31T15:21:38.694-04:002012-07-31T15:21:38.694-04:00The most eye-catching part of the article for me?
...The most eye-catching part of the article for me?<br /><br />Cookeville.<br /><br />Born and raised in Nashville. Lived 7 years in Knoxville. Drove past it at least 100 times. Yet somehow, I always have to resist the urge to say "Cookie-ville" and giggle when I see it spelled out.<br /><br />But back on point, stupid policy is stupid. When is someone going to sue these jackels for disarming them via policy without providing any form of physical security?<br /><br />The liability knife needs to cut both ways lest the lawyers make merely owning a gun financial ruin.taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095443665875468817noreply@blogger.com