Yesterday, the CEO of Starbucks released a letter stating that customers are requested to no longer bring their firearms inside of the store or their outdoor seating areas in America. As many of you are aware, the second amendment allows Americans to privately own guns and disallows for states or cities to ban guns altogether.
Understandably, many people are relieved to hear this letter from the CEO, as seeing a loaded firearm within a coffee-shop could be unsettling. On the other side, does this request violate the laws set in place in America? Certain gun enthusiasts think so, as many have descended upon Starbucks around America being purposely armed. I think this will be an interesting case, as I understand Starbucks wishes, yet can see how it could possibly be violating certain laws. Starbucks is trying to get around these accusations by claiming it’s merely a simple request.
Can Starbucks enforce this “request” without possible court cases?
Will gun enthusiasts start to purposely reveal their firearms in-store?
http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2013/09/guns-and-coffee