Gun ban in Starbucks: So within 24 hrs of Starbucks announcing a ban on firearms inside its' businesses, an armed man walks into one of their stores in Henderson, NV and tries to rob...

B-n-L Loc: Nevada

So within 24 hrs of Starbucks announcing a ban on firearms inside its' businesses, an armed man walks into one of their stores in Henderson, NV and tries to rob the store and patrons. This crime was thwarted by an armed off-duty police officer who was in the store.
How do you suppose being robbed made the children feel about their "safe" experience. (Sorry for the sarcasm but this was the reason cited by Starbucks CEO for the weapons ban)

DennisK Loc: Pickle City,Illinois

B-n-L wrote:

So within 24 hrs of Starbucks announcing a ban on firearms inside its' businesses, an armed man walks into one of their stores in Henderson, NV and tries to rob the store and patrons. This crime was thwarted by an armed off-duty police officer who was in the store.
How do you suppose being robbed made the children feel about their "safe" experience. (Sorry for the sarcasm but this was the reason cited by Starbucks CEO for the weapons ban)

I appreciate your view on this,but for the record,Starbuck's CEO has not yet issued an outright ban.He only asked that patrons not bring firearms into the stores.

Bangee5 Loc: Louisiana

I had heard about Starbucks 'quiet' ban on hand guns but I had not heard anything about a robbery at one of their stores. Point well taken. I would not open carry in any store. I would leave the gun in the car but if I was Conceal carrying, No one would know. Rule one, respect the business that I visit.

B-n-L Loc: Nevada

No he said he did not want patrons to bring their firearms into Starbucks. He is not having employees refuse service or have patrons remove their weapons(as of yet) as he is hoping that people will honor his request. I believe in his right as a property owner and will honor his request by not entering his establishments nor buying their products. What I don't believe is his BS statement about want children to feel safe. I've never been made to feel unsafe by a person carrying a gun; Having them pulled and shot at me has. During those times I was particularly grateful to have firearms to confront them.

larrycumba

One lady on the radio said "You don't need a gun to buy a cup of coffee." Ok, how about lunch?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luby%27s_massacre

DennisK Loc: Pickle City,Illinois

larrycumba wrote:

One lady on the radio said "You don't need a gun to buy a cup of coffee." Ok, how about lunch?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luby%27s_massacre

You don't NEED clothing on to buy coffee either, but most places demand it. :)

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Are there Starbucks in Alaska?

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

SteveR wrote:

Are there Starbucks in Alaska?

Yes, Even Alaska is not exempt.
601 West Street, Anchorage, AK

AND 18 other locations.

Must be related to the yuppie wanna-be Alaskan invasion

SpeedyWilson Loc: Upstate South Carolina

The price of Starbucks coffee is highway robbery ... without a gun.

Actually, I don't like coffee; so it might be very good coffee, and well worth the price.

RMM Loc: Suburban New York

MisterWilson wrote:

The price of Starbucks coffee is highway robbery ... without a gun.

Actually, I don't like coffee; so it might be very good coffee, and well worth the price.

It isn't.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Bruce with a Canon wrote:

Yes, Even Alaska is not exempt.
601 West Street, Anchorage, AK

AND 18 other locations.

Must be related to the yuppie wanna-be Alaskan invasion

Bruce....The reason I ask about Alaska is that practically everybody carries a gun in Alaska.....for safeties sake from big animals like grizzlies, polar bears, moose, etc. I've watched shows about Alaska game wardens and highway patrol and when they pull over some criminal or drunk they're not all bent out of shape when they learn the guy has guns in the car. They even wear them on their hip, so I can't imagine them not wearing them into Starbucks.

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

SteveR wrote:

Bruce....The reason I ask about Alaska is that practically everybody carries a gun in Alaska.....for safeties sake from big animals like grizzlies, polar bears, moose, etc. I've watched shows about Alaska game wardens and highway patrol and when they pull over some criminal or drunk they're not all bent out of shape when they learn the guy has guns in the car. They even wear them on their hip, so I can't imagine them not wearing them into Starbucks.

Much like the west, guns in Alaska are common and not seen as a threat. I have walked miles in the pristine wilderness camping and hunting, I carried a marlin lever (444 or 45-70) for protection from bears, plus a Charter Arms 22 in my pack for camp meat, as well as a side arm.

I would routinely travel miles in the woods over a few days and hitch hike back to where I parked my vehicle with long rifle slung and a 44 mag sidearm, never had more than a car or two pas before I caught a ride. In winter 1st car stopped, and most other folks I know returned the favor., Picking up armed folks on the road.

I will say it is common courtesy to clear the weapons prior to entering some ones vehicle.

RetiredPhotog Loc: South West Ohio

Bangee5 wrote:

I had heard about Starbucks 'quiet' ban on hand guns but I had not heard anything about a robbery at one of their stores. Point well taken. I would not open carry in any store. I would leave the gun in the car but if I was Conceal carrying, No one would know. Rule one, respect the business that I visit.

My Rule one, I respect the business if they are posted and I will not visit. :roll:

GeneB Loc: Chattanooga Tennessee

B-n-L wrote:

So within 24 hrs of Starbucks announcing a ban on firearms inside its' businesses, an armed man walks into one of their stores in Henderson, NV and tries to rob the store and patrons. This crime was thwarted by an armed off-duty police officer who was in the store.
How do you suppose being robbed made the children feel about their "safe" experience. (Sorry for the sarcasm but this was the reason cited by Starbucks CEO for the weapons ban)

I bet the CEO is a liberal. Sorry could not help myself.

BuddyLars Loc: Rockton, Illinois

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