No, no alcohol at Denny's. I just found it very unnerving to be confronted with such a sign in an unfamiliar place while carrying.
Is NM open carry?
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- Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:19 pm
- Forum: Other States
- Topic: NEW MEXICO
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- Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:26 pm
- Forum: Other States
- Topic: NEW MEXICO
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NM is open carry? I didn't think it was. I just drove out to Cali and back (over 2 weeks vacation) and found some things disturbing. In NM I had stopped with the family at a Denny's Restaurant. As usual, I scanned the entrance for any signage and found none. I was carrying concealed and thought everything was just fine...until I checked out. As I paid my bill I looked towards the front door. There, on the inside of the door frame was a sign that read something to the effect of "Carrying a handgun on these premises is a 4th degree felony. Violators will be prosecuted" Talk about putting a lump in my throat. I don't know the laws regarding signage there (I looked but couldn't find anything on it before I left). So, I paid promptly and left...........
Needless to say, I was a bit wary after that. I did open carry in Az, but only once while at a remote gas station. I felt pretty uncomfortable and prefer to carry concealed. BUT, I did print like a king at the McDonalds we went to. I just couldn't bring myself to carry open with so many people around. Only had my CHL for a few months though, maybe I'm still too nervous?
Needless to say, I was a bit wary after that. I did open carry in Az, but only once while at a remote gas station. I felt pretty uncomfortable and prefer to carry concealed. BUT, I did print like a king at the McDonalds we went to. I just couldn't bring myself to carry open with so many people around. Only had my CHL for a few months though, maybe I'm still too nervous?