Are all the boat shows anti-gun?
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I attended the boat show in Columbia SC yesterday. When I bought my ticket and took about 10 steps inside the gate there was a huge no firearms allowed sign. There was a deputy sheriff standing close to it so I ask her if that ment concealed weapon permit holders and she said yes. I had to take my weapon back to the car.
Are all the boat shows like that or just the one in Columbia SC? I normally go every year but I don’t think I will next year. I can’t support anyone who supports that stance. Who are behind the boat shows and why are they anti-CWP?
Are all the boat shows like that or just the one in Columbia SC? I normally go every year but I don’t think I will next year. I can’t support anyone who supports that stance. Who are behind the boat shows and why are they anti-CWP?
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With various shootings that have occurred around the country, this is the new norm for enhanced security. Some places post the signs and leave it up to the attendees to comply while others use walk-through magnetometers or hand wands. I understand the debate about having law-abiding citizens during firearms to defeat the threat from a criminal/terrorist and I’m not referring to whether it’s a good idea or bad idea, just why it’s being done.
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I attended the boat show in Columbia SC yesterday. When I bought my ticket and took about 10 steps inside the gate there was a huge no firearms allowed sign. There was a deputy sheriff standing close to it so I ask her if that ment concealed weapon permit holders and she said yes. I had to take my weapon back to the car.
Are all the boat shows like that or just the one in Columbia SC? I normally go every year but I don’t think I will next year. I can’t support anyone who supports that stance. Who are behind the boat shows and why are they anti-CWP?
Are all the boat shows like that or just the one in Columbia SC? I normally go every year but I don’t think I will next year. I can’t support anyone who supports that stance. Who are behind the boat shows and why are they anti-CWP?
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That’s OK with me. I’m a conservative redneck and not going back next year because that’s my right too.
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It could easily be the property owner, or the venue, or both.
It’s simple, property owner states to leases , you rent from us there are no firearms.
I suspect you will find a lot of venues where a lot of people gather are no fire arm events. Sporting events, concerts, state fairs, etc.
It’s simple, property owner states to leases , you rent from us there are no firearms.
I suspect you will find a lot of venues where a lot of people gather are no fire arm events. Sporting events, concerts, state fairs, etc.
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