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Restaurant concealed carry law turns one month old.
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On September 29th, Arizona's Restaurant Concealed Carry laws took effect. Running up to the date the law took effect, restaurants were madly ordering and posting signs to prohibit concealed carry permit holders from bringing their lawfully carried firearms into their establishments.
Opponents predicted that mayhem and violence would likely result from the combination of alcohol and firearms and that Arizona's firearms owners would haul out their guns and like Dirty Harry, would challenge anyone crossing them to "Make my day!"
The reality has been underwhelming to say the least. There have been no reported issues, no gunfights in bars and no armed confrontations between restaurant patrons. In short, like most of the other 39 states that implemented similar legislation prior to Arizona, it has been a non-event. Responsible, law-abiding citizens continue to be just that. Arizonans that have chosen to make the investment of time and effort to get an AZ CCW permit now carry where they are permitted and some have chosen not to patronize those restaurants and bars that do not permit concealed carry.
In the interest of providing a readily available resource for those wishing to legally carry in restaurants in Arizona, I'd direct everyone to the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association website. They have compiled a list of restaurants that allow concealed carry and have some other resources for those of you wishing to let your favorite restaurant know your views on the new law.
Readers can visit the following website and post comments on restaurants and bars.
Visit ASRPA's CCW Cafe at: http://www.asrpa.com/html/ccw_cafe_s.html
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