Showing posts with label Denny's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Denny's. Show all posts

Friday, January 11, 2013

Are police officers "better" than regular citizens?

Over the weekend five police officers, out of uniform, were asked to leave a Denny's in Belleville, Illinois, because their firearms were "making another customer uncomfortable".  Denny's corporate office quickly issued a statement saying that they permit law enforcement to carry their firearms in the restaurant.  So here's my question.  Is Denny's OK with me carrying a firearm?  I have been trained in the safe and effective use of firearms, I have been practicing for years, and I have been carrying a firearm for years.  I believe I would be considered by most people to be a responsible gun owner. 

Add to this the fact that the police are five times more likely than a "civilian" to shoot an innocent bystander during an incident and the case for me carrying my firearm to protect myself and my loved ones becomes pretty clear.

Denny's?  If I am asked to leave one of your restaurants this weekend, will you rush out with a public statement about how welcome I am?  Just wondering.