Denny's diners?

[NM_Shooter]

I don't remember the last time I went to Denny's, but apparently it really was the last time :

http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2013/01/03/dennys-kick-out-belleville-police-for-being-armed/

[Redoverfarm]

I saw that yesterday.  Just another example that common sense is disappearing in the modern society.  I think this is just the tip of the iceberg for Denny's.  Maybe the Board of Directors need to take a good look at the CEO. 

Here is another one

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1994-05-25/news/1994145195_1_denny-restaurant-chain-secret-service-black-secret#.UOW1_-nswnM.facebook

[Huge29]

I can appreciate them exercising their freedom to spread the ignorance, but to enforce it upon police....

[hpinson]

My undestanding after digging a little deeper than the headline was that this was a local managers (rather unwise) decision in response to a customer complaint, and is not any kind of blanket policy on the part of Dennys.   Even if it were, Dennys is a private business, as is Hobby Lobby, and should be conducted in the way the owners see fit, within the law, and that could mean a no-gun, neutral, or a pro-gun open-carry policy. Regardless, I don't think you can have it both ways, and it is really the business owners decision, and the customer chooses if they want to do business there.

Just re-watched Clint Eastwood's movie "Unforgiven" last night which had a bit of this theme in it. Great movie.

[NM_Shooter]

My undestanding after digging a little deeper than the headline was that this was a local managers (rather unwise) decision in response to a customer complaint, and is not any kind of blanket policy on the part of Dennys.

I agree somewhat. 

But that decision should not have been in the hands of the branch manager, and if corporate Denny's does not have a policy regarding this, then it is a reflection on Denny's as a whole.  That manager is the representative face for Denny's corporate whether he wants to be or not.  It is up to corporate to either back him up or to discipline him. 

The buck for this sort of thing stops at the top.  Kudos to the police for putting a moratorium on dining at Denny's until a corporate policy is enacted. 

[Ajax]

From the article in the OP:

As the officers were leaving, without their food, General Manager Michael Van walked up and corrected the manager and said it was fine for them to stay, but the officers said it would be too awkward and they left.

Denny's corporate office has released an apology saying, "Denny's policy permits law enforcement officials to carry their firearms in the restaurant and we regret any misunderstanding."

Seems something like a tempest in a teapot.  It's not Denny's policy or even the individual store's policy.  It was just one employee responding incorrectly to customer concerns.

[sparks]

  I could care less about Denny's, Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel.  Or their white gravy.

I usually find a nice mom and pop place....locally owned.  And if a law enforcement officer walks in brisselling with a gun, taser, radio, hand cuffs, mace, etc. no one pays attention. He might be asked how his son or daugher are doing or if the neighbors kids are staying out of trouble. Or being thanked for what he (or she) does for a living.

I think I misspelled brisselling


sparks

[Carla_M]

The best thing about Denny's and others in this large group of nationally recognized chains is that you can find them easily just a short run off the Interstate exit ramp. And you know what to expect for the most part; not great cuisine but familiar. I agree that there are a host of wonderful home grown local restaurants, but also some not so wonderful. The main thing to me though is having a place to eat close to my route. I don't like exploring for a diner when I have a schedule I want to keep.  Mostly though when I travel I carry my own foods; fruits, veggies, additive free whenever possible. But every so often I get an urge for some pancakes or bacon and eggs.

It is just as likely that a person will find a locally owned diner with an anti-gun policy or an employee with an anti-gun attitude, though. Being a 'local' does not mean they like or tolerate guns, especially in a state like CA. As a CCW permittee I watch for signs, notices and so on. Some very nice appearing independently owned (non chain) restaurants are anti-gun.

[sparks]

   I hear ya Carla.

   I travel a lot, and over the years have gotten pretty good at spotting a "nice mom and pop" place. There are usually quite a few pick-up trucks in the parking lot. Not a whole bunch of high end passenger vehicles whose occupants have nothing better to do than looking for their fiftteen minutes of fame.



   sparks

[NM_Shooter]

Ditto here.  I prefer non-chain restaurants too.  I also appreciate firearm policies being posted in a prominent location, although I rarely OC. 

I won't patronize places that prohibit law abiding carry.

Here in NM, there are several small stores that sell liquor for take out only, and some of them display the old "carrying of firearms in this establishment is a felony offense".  That sign I ignore.