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Commercial real estate leases,negotiation, and all things associated with this are what I do for a living.

Leases, in general, are basically agreements governing legal responsibilities: rent fees, insurance, indemnification, and casualty the big 4 in a typical lease.

I'd approach this very simply: the landlord wants a no firearms clause? It's a trade off. You say "sure, I'm ok with this. We' modify in the indemnification clause whereby the landlord exempts self-indemnification for safety issues, and accepts responsibility for the the safety and well being of the lessee and its' employees, customers, and vendors at all times". No LL in his/her right mind would EVER execute that agreement, thus bolstering your point in the negotiation.

I'm not saying you get around this hurdle, but again, no landlord in his right mind would sign this....thus making your point for you.

At the end of the day, walk away. And, tell them WHY.

Peace.