Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Should businesses that forbid the carrying of guns have any responsibility to protect patrons? [View all]Glaug-Eldare
(1,089 posts)I'm in favor of carry rights, but my carry rights end where property rights begin. Constitutional rights apply where the government is concerned, not private entities. If I start handing out political literature in a coffee shop, they can stop my speech and boot me out. If I refuse to consent to a search of my person and things, a football stadium can refuse me entry. If I'm carrying a gun, a bookstore can turn me away.
As for the argument that "it's their fault if you can't defend yourself and get hurt" I don't believe that for a second. If a criminal attacks the store, it is the criminal's fault. Period. If somebody's that frightened of not being able to shoot their way out of Bennigan's or something, they probably shouldn't go there.
To that end, I would apply that argument to government buildings. If I'm disarmed at a courthouse or police station, I should be trading my right to bear arms for protection and liability.