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Next weekend, September 13,14 and 15, marks the first annual "Open-Carry Shopping Weekend", in America.
This
event is in response to retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, CVS Walgreen
(and likely others), who are now now asking law abiding citizens to no
longer openly carry firearms while shopping in their stores.
The
policy comes in the wake of a mass shooting at a Walmart in Texas and a
mass shooting in Dayton's nightclub district, disappointing and
angering many. No one has yet to explain how an open-carry ban would
have prevented the shootings, in question.
Organizers
say the event is intended to remind retailers that the foundation of
their customer base consists of law abiding gun owners who support the
Second Amendment.
Participants
are advised to make sure they are in compliance with any governing
statues before carrying a firearm, anywhere. Everyone is reminded that
the purpose is to show businesses where their sales come from and that
gun owner's business will effect their bottom line. But most of all it
is to show that gun owners are not a threat. So, shop. Do your
normal shopping, but shop.
And remember, you represent ALL other gun owners, so always be polite and courteous.
And remember, you represent ALL other gun owners, so always be polite and courteous.
