
So stay tuned, and follow the Athlon Outdoors Instagram page, as well as on Ballistic Facebook and Ballistic Twitter accounts. We’ll tackle all kinds of situations, from the awkward to the ever-increasing violent world around us, with expert opinion to help you navigate contemporary society. Follow our social media pages for more scenarios for the gun aficionado. This marks the third response in our new column, Mister Manners. If you commit to an “everywhere” mentality, then make sure your concealed carry skills are strong and that you understand what you are doing. The choice is yours and is one you need to give some thought to.

If you do it right, nobody will ever know and you will maintain your ability to defend yourself and loved ones. Once you truly understand that, it is difficult to not carry everyday and everywhere. We all understand the dark underside of humanity and the potential for violence. We carry because of the security that it brings us. A less delicate way to put it is, don’t be a jackass. You could be charged with trespassing or worse. Arguing with them or trying to prove a point will generally end up with law enforcement involved and that will not end well. It is their right to refuse service and they are legally allowed to do it. At that point you should absolutely leave. If somehow your gun is discovered they may ask you to leave the premises. This is a personal decision and once again, I am not telling you what you should do. Gun Free Zones Create Targetsīad things happen in gun free zones, and I have no intention of being a victim because some store decided all guns are bad. It is not an act of bravado or arrogance, but rather preparedness. Restaurants, stores and any retail setting. With that as my standard, I carry everywhere in the civilian world. I make sure I am not printing and there is no chance of my gun being exposed. It is a private company policy and nothing more. Much to the frustration of the left though, a sign posted on a door is not a law.

As responsible members of the 2A community we have to set an exceptional example of how to be a law abiding citizen. I will not encourage you to break the law. To the point, however, I must first say this. Once again, it is irrational fear of a scary object.

They do this regardless of the fact that those legally carrying are no danger to them or their customers. One of the ways they signal this is by telling customers that they will not allow firearms in their establishments.

The anti-gun community is active and blatant about their irrational disdain for firearms. Of all of our Mister Manners columns, this scenario is the one that all gun owners face. Mister Manners: What to Do About a Gun Store Commando? How to Approach No Guns Allowed Signs
