Starbucks pro gun?

[nhanthavong]

Maybe we should all meet up at a location to support businesses like this!?

[Guest friesepferd]

i am all for "meeting up and supporting a local business who allows guns", but given the semi-recent open carry at starbucks compeigns that had been going on, I most certainly would not open carry as a group there. The last thing we want to do is for people at starbucks to get upset, and for starbucks to have to consider posting, b/c none of us want that.

Personally, I would think it be best to do it at a local business, keep conceiled, and send them a letter afterwards thanking them and letting them know why we were there.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Starbucks has publicly said they would not post signs preventing guns in their shops.

With that being said I wouldn't open carry there for the simple fact that Starbuck's tends to be heavily populated with liberal, anti gun types. A few people walking in with firearms openly carried would probably make them run around like their hair was on fire. This would cause a sitraction to all those who are in there writting the next great screenplay (that is what they all day isn't it?).

Dolomite

[Raoul]

Starbucks has publicly said they would not post signs preventing guns in their shops.

With that being said I wouldn't open carry there for the simple fact that Starbuck's tends to be heavily populated with liberal, anti gun types. A few people walking in with firearms openly carried would probably make them run around like their hair was on fire. This would cause a sitraction to all those who are in there writting the next great screenplay (that is what they all day isn't it?).

Dolomite

That's funny. And also very true.

[Guest rebeldrummer]

Ha ha ha....funny Dol. But I too would be all for this. As a matter of fact, I'll be there writing the sequel to Kindergarten Cop, First Grade Detective, later this morning if you wanna join me! Ha ha ha...

[eapking]

Starbucks has publicly said they would not post signs preventing guns in their shops.

With that being said I wouldn't open carry there for the simple fact that Starbuck's tends to be heavily populated with liberal, anti gun types. A few people walking in with firearms openly carried would probably make them run around like their hair was on fire. This would cause a sitraction to all those who are in there writting the next great screenplay (that is what they all day isn't it?).

Dolomite

This!!! Can't think of a worse place to open carry. Too many tree-hugging, soccer moms in their Prius's.

[Chucktshoes]

This!!! Can't think of a worse place to open carry. Too many tree-hugging, soccer moms in their Prius's.

Maybe that's just the place to OC?

[eapking]

I guess, if your looking for some drama to unfold.

[Guest bkelm18]

Liberals+Terrible Coffee+Firearms= Disaster.

[Oh Shoot]

Starbucks is not "pro gun". Their policy is to simply allow their customers abide by the laws of each state, in a published release from them I read.

- OS

[Guest TargetShooter84]

I don't know what I would do if Starbucks posted gunbuster signs, I'd have coffee withdrawals.

[hotsauce]

Personally I support businesses that don't post by not shopping at the ones that do post.

[Guest kirkosaurus]

Maybe that's just the place to OC?

+1

[Guest bkelm18]

Maybe that's just the place to OC?

Sure if you prefer making statements with your weapon. Personally, I don't.

[Erik88]

and somehow this thread trailed off into a open carry thread.......shocking

[East_TN_Patriot]

Starbucks is not "pro gun". Their policy is to simply allow their customers abide by the laws of each state, in a published release from them I read.

- OS

^^^ This. I contacted Starbucks corporate in reference to their decision and they made it very clear that they were not taking a stand on the gun issue, but felt compelled to respect the laws of the individual states.

and somehow this thread trailed off into a open carry thread.......shocking

Yeah, no kidding. What better way to convince Starbucks corporate to change their policy than to have a bunch of people open carry in their stores?

Edited May 20, 2011 by East_TN_Patriot

[strickj]

I'm not sure why people think Starbucks is a liberal haven. Everyone drinks coffee

[East_TN_Patriot]

I'm not sure why people think Starbucks is a liberal haven. Everyone drinks coffee

True, but the folks who work there tend to be on the left side of the political spectrum. Or at least that's my perception from personal experience.

[Erik88]

I'm not sure why people think Starbucks is a liberal haven.

because, it is. The Starbucks on campus is the worst.

[Parrothead]

I'm not sure why people think Starbucks is a liberal haven. Everyone drinks coffee

This might be true to some. However, the majority of the "hardworking class" (i.e. blue collar worker) will prefer their coffee black and from a 7-11. Just my observation. Personally, Starbucks has nothing to interest me. If they put a sign on the door that says "guns welcome" i still would not frequent their store. I can make this ***** at home in 10 mins for a 1/4 of the price.

[Chucktshoes]

I can make this ***** at home in 10 mins for a 1/4 of the price.

And probably manage not to burn the coffee while you are at it, to boot!

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[Dolomite_supafly]

And probably manage not to burn the coffee while you are at it, to boot!

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If you have a problem with them complain. They will make you a fresh cup and give you a coupon for a free cup next time you walk in. Personally I spend a lot more in Starbuck's than I probably need to but they do make a good cup of coffee.

Dolomite

[Guest Jon]

I open carried in starbucks five times the last 3 days........no drama

[Dolomite_supafly]

I open carried in starbucks five times the last 3 days........no drama

It appeared that there was no drama but what it was is they were all frozen with fear. The second you left they all were able to breath a sigh of relief and began to pat each other on their backs while they sung kumbaya. They were celebrating their victory in saving their lives from you, the crazed gunman.

Dolomite

[Chucktshoes]

If you have a problem with them complain. They will make you a fresh cup and give you a coupon for a free cup next time you walk in. Personally I spend a lot more in Starbuck's than I probably need to but they do make a good cup of coffee.

Dolomite

We will have to disagree on that one as personally I think they make a crap cup of coffee. The burning I am referring to comes during the bean roasting process. Strong coffee does not mean bitter coffee and that is what Starbucks serves, bitter burnt swill that they call coffee. I had a great independent shop that had an amazing set of roasts but it closed, I still have a few other shops with good roasts to choose from. For chain coffee, Dunkin Donuts far surpasses Starbucks in quality and taste.