Candian friend of mine was approached by a local gun lobbyist asking if they could have an event where people openly carry and gather at his business. He politely said thanks but no thanks.
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Sir:
Making an initial inquiry on holding an Open Carry Event at your business.
It would just be a group of like minded 2nd Amendment supporters who like to spend money in your city.
If you are not comfortable with an event such as this we will look to spend the money else where.
Thanks for your consideration,
Response:
What would the event be like? Tell me more.
Next Reply:
It wouldn't be very exciting. Some middle aged and mostly overweight men and a few wives, sitting around drinking coffee and eating, who would just happen to be carrying sidearms as an illustration of the recent city law change allowing Open Carry in our city
Mostly illustrating how such a controversial topic, becomes a non-event if you understand the point.
Press and Media exposure is your call, as this may very well be the first event of its kind since the law change.
I am pretty confident the attendee's would spend a good deal of money in your space, as they tend to support those who support the 2nd Amendment.
At that point my Canadian friend said Thanks, good luck, but no Thanks.
