Manager is a personal friend; I knew he would give me "the straight skinny" on Longhorn's policy(s).RoyGBiv wrote:I don't understand the idea of seeking out management to ask about CC /OC in businesses where no signs are posted. Seems pointless at best, or an opportunity to be given verbal notice.
Check here. Check texas3006.com. Carry quietly.
Darden has been discussed here as pro 2A more than once.
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- Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:12 am
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Re: Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:52 am
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Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns
We dined at the Longhorn Steakhouse in (south) McAllen last night. As we approached the entrance of the restaurant I was eager to see if there had been any change in their signage as it related to guns. Longhorn has always had the "unlicensed possession of a handgun is not allowed" sign (not sure of the exact verbiage). I took the opportunity to speak with the manager-on-duty (David) to discuss their position on handguns concealed and/or open carry--I was going to speak with him regardless of whether there had been a change or not.
He said that the restaurant corporation willfully prepared for the law change on January 1. If I understood the manager correctly, he stated that their position on the change in the law was that they were not going to change their stance on the topic (licenced carry allowed). They were, however, going to be concerned if they encountered an individual open carrying while at the bar. Again, if I understood him correctly, they were going to ask that individual to refrain from drinking if he was going to open carry. He said, to date, they have only seen one handgun and it was on a concealed carrier whose jacket opened briefly revealing the gun.
He indicated that they (restaurant managers) have been trained on how to address the issue with an open carry patron who was drinking. I know as a LTC holder I, personally, refrain from drinking alcohol when I carry (which is 98% of the time) so this is not an issue for me.
Amidst all the negative talk about open carry, I was glad to see a business organization that was not going to "run scared" and ban the carry of a handgun on their premises. As a group, we should support these business AND let the management know that we appreciate their position. I also went online to Longhorn's website and thanked them for their position.
My @.02 worth on the matter!! Hats off to Longhorn Steakhouse(s).
Larry
He said that the restaurant corporation willfully prepared for the law change on January 1. If I understood the manager correctly, he stated that their position on the change in the law was that they were not going to change their stance on the topic (licenced carry allowed). They were, however, going to be concerned if they encountered an individual open carrying while at the bar. Again, if I understood him correctly, they were going to ask that individual to refrain from drinking if he was going to open carry. He said, to date, they have only seen one handgun and it was on a concealed carrier whose jacket opened briefly revealing the gun.
He indicated that they (restaurant managers) have been trained on how to address the issue with an open carry patron who was drinking. I know as a LTC holder I, personally, refrain from drinking alcohol when I carry (which is 98% of the time) so this is not an issue for me.
Amidst all the negative talk about open carry, I was glad to see a business organization that was not going to "run scared" and ban the carry of a handgun on their premises. As a group, we should support these business AND let the management know that we appreciate their position. I also went online to Longhorn's website and thanked them for their position.
My @.02 worth on the matter!! Hats off to Longhorn Steakhouse(s).
Larry