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Whataburger takes stand against Texas' new open carry law
Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:54 pm
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — An iconic Texas restaurant chain will not allow the open carrying of guns on its properties, and industry experts say other restaurants will likely take the same stand against a new state law legalizing the practice in many public places.
Whataburger — with some 780 locations in 10 states — has drawn a mix of praise and rebuke since making the announcement this month, including a prediction of boycotts from one of the state's leading advocates for gun rights.
In an open letter on the company's website, Whataburger president and CEO Preston Atkinson said many employees and customers are "uncomfortable being around someone with a visible firearm." He described himself as an avid hunter with a concealed-carry license and noted that patrons licensed to carry concealed handguns will still be able to do so in Whataburger.
Atkinson's letter comes one month after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that made it legal to carry handguns openly on the streets of the nation's second most-populous state, ending a prohibition dating back to the post-Civil War era that disarmed former Confederate soldiers and freed slaves.
The law, which gives private property owners the right to prohibit open carry, was hailed as a victory for gun rights advocates who have staged high-profile rallies at the Alamo and Texas Capitol over the past couple of years. Some even brought military-style assault rifles into businesses as part of their demonstrations, prompting the Chipotle restaurant chain to discourage firearms on their premises.
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Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:55 pm to Street Hawk
Private business, they can do as they please and customers can respond accordingly. 
Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:57 pm to Street Hawk
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a new state law legalizing the practice in many public places.
Does Whataburger not realize the difference in private and public property?
This is a non-story.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:58 pm to weagle99
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Private business, they can do as they please and customers can respond accordingly
NO THEY CANNOT
-LGBT and Feminist community
Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:59 pm to Street Hawk
Less Bubba trucks in the parking lot the better.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:01 pm to Street Hawk
Eh if a company openly endorses concealed carry but prohibits open carry I'm not going to punish them.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:04 pm to Street Hawk
You need to open carry at the one in Baton Rouge when you go get some late night breakfast.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:04 pm to Street Hawk
Their call. Don't see a problem here.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:05 pm to Street Hawk
What kind of civilian tards openly carry a gun anyway?
Oh, that's right, this is Texas.
Oh, that's right, this is Texas.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:06 pm to Street Hawk
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"uncomfortable being around someone with a visible firearm."
I always thought this was funny considering law enforcement.
I hate open carry. I don't care if people do it, but it takes away the element of surprise.
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:07 pm to mattz1122
quote:Most of the ones I've seen are really, really fat.
What kind of civilian tards openly carry a gun anyway?
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:08 pm to mattz1122
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What kind of civilian tards openly carry a gun anyway?
Oh, that's right, this is Texas.
Yeah, saw this shite a few times down in McAllen and Midland. Scared the hell out of me.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:08 pm to HarryBalzack
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Most of the ones I've seen are really, really fat.
Which makes concealed carry much more appealing!
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:08 pm to LSUSoulja08
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NO THEY CANNOT
-LGBT and Feminist community
How sad that this is a true statement.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:09 pm to weagle99
They're not a private business when forced to.served gays but are when they can ban Open carry?
Full disclosure....I'm fine with companies banning guns. But they should also be allowed to refuse service for whatever damn reason they come up with.
Full disclosure....I'm fine with companies banning guns. But they should also be allowed to refuse service for whatever damn reason they come up with.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:09 pm to Sao
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Less Bubba trucks in the parking lot the better.
This. Gotta wait long enough (bc they cook to order)
And, Whataburger is what is missing from the nola restaurant scene
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:12 pm to OMLandshark
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Yeah, saw this shite a few times down in McAllen and Midland. Scared the hell out of me.
You're female?
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:13 pm to ksayetiger
Love whataburger. Furtherest once south I know of is Ocalla. Pisses me off.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:15 pm to Street Hawk
Private businesses should be able to prohibit whatever they wish.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:18 pm to ksayetiger
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And, Whataburger is what is missing from the nola restaurant scene
I can agree with this. Not that fricking Metairie bullshite either put it in Orleans parish.
Also, my opinion is that I thought concealed carry was more scary. I wanna know who has a gun.
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 9:19 pm
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