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The American Legion post 71 in Duluth MN banned guns.
Is it just me or is this about as Hypocritical as it can get??
A Veterans Organization that does not support the 2nd Amendment? I find that appalling.
Before you guys go off on the serving "Alcohol" deal, it is legal in MN to carry both open or concealed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol and there is no State statute that requires the Legion or any other bar to "Ban" firearms.
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Did this specific establishment have an incident involving a firearm that may have caused them to....for lack of a better term...."jump the gun" like this?
I asked EBomey in Duluth if he has seen it.
If the board members voted on it per members input, it's a moot issue. If board members themselves voted, then one has to make the call to continue patronize. Then again, we don't know what kind of elements are entering, esp at odd hours.
This sign was brought to my attention by the host of our Local Morning Talk Radio show. He is a Veteran and organizes fund raiser and the like for Veterans and the less fortunate.
Last week he was organizing another fund raiser Spaghetti feed at the Legion when he bumped into this sign for the first time. The following Monday the topic was brought up on his talk show by a concerned caller. He voiced his concerns as well and ask if any "Board" members would like to call in and comment on the reasons for the sign.
It didn't take long for a Board member to call in and explain the reason for the sign. According to this board member the Legion is "Required" by Law to post the sign as it is Illegal in MN to carry a firearm in a business that serves Alcohol.
This is of course not true as it is legal to carry in bars and restaurants with a permit in the State of MN.
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He called them and it's true. I'm trying to get the dope now.
It was told to him by the Lady to be gun related.
My Wife is from Duluth and it's not the most dry town either.
Quote from: Intercooler on August 06 2013 07:42:42 PM MDT
It was told to him by the Lady to be gun related.
My Wife is from Duluth and it's not the most dry town either.
Any updated facts on this?
I have done a little checking myself and I found nothing to indicate that it was the result of a Gun Related incident.
E lives there and told me he called. I suppose you could call also and ask.