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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 8:59 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 9:15 pm to Street Hawk
Private businesses should be able to prohibit whatever they wish.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 9:45 pm to Street Hawk
quote:Bold move.
Whataburger takes stand against Texas' new open carry law
White liberals don't eat there, their vagina-maws can't handle red meat.
So you are left with non-white liberals, and conservatives.
Now they want to ostracize conservatives.
Whataburger is now a chain catering to non-white liberals. . .exclusively. Hope it works out for them!
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 7/14/15 at 6:23 am to Street Hawk
Good for WB. I hope all the nutjob bubbas boycott them so the drive through lines are shorter.
Although I suspect almost all Major chains will do the same. Soccer moms and kids do not want to eat their happy meals next to Jim Bob "exercising his rights." It's just uncomfortable for everyone...
Although I suspect almost all Major chains will do the same. Soccer moms and kids do not want to eat their happy meals next to Jim Bob "exercising his rights." It's just uncomfortable for everyone...
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