Jim Beaux wrote:It's easy to assume that a chain such as Hooters has a legal staff that is versed in the laws and does not depend on the counsel of its patrons.
First I would never admit to carrying. I am courteous and professional; but if this self important clown confronted me in such an unnecessary and embarrassing manner as described by the OP, I will certainly assert my position and tell him that I am adhering to the law and his establishment is not; and if he continues to press the issue, I would definitely address his ignorance in regards to legal signage, then cover my check & tip the server.
If this guy has any hint of intelligence, I would bet he will think twice before pulling this sort of stunt on another "suspected" CHL....especially after I call corporate and in a courteous and professional manner describe my disappointing dining experience.
Big businesses do what is best for its bottom line. They must legally cover themselves from lawsuits while at the same time appeal to patrons with various lifestyle. They know the law, but choose to post ambiguous policies and gun buster signs instead of 30.06.
In what way are you saying his establishment is not adhering to the law? They don't have to post a 30.06 if they don't want to do so. They can choose to tell people directly that they can't carry there. That is their choice to make. It certainly seems like it would be a lot easier to post the signs, but it is not a requirement.