When you call your favorite restaurants to make reservations for your family, please check if they are posted. If they are, please cancel the reservation for your party and let them know you regret that you and your family will no longer be able to patronize them. Politely thank them for their years of service.
If given the excuse that it is a liability problem, note that they have been misinformed because:
• The law only applies to CCW permit holders who have voluntarily passed background checks and taken legal training to comply with the law.
• Many CCW permit holders are retired police officers
• The permit holders have agreed not to drink alcohol on the premises.
• The weapon MUST be concealed.
• The same law, sometimes with fewer constraints, has been in effect in 40 other states without problems (with no drinking prohibition in many cases).
• Numerous national chains have chosen to allow lawful carry by permit holders and certainly would not have if it truly was a "liability" problem.
Remember that establishments that post may not automatically be anti-gun, they may just have a regularly disruptive and rowdy clientele that causes problems. You don't need the problems, and there are many fine restaurants with a higher opinion of you that deserve your business. We have also found an amazing degree of misinformation and many restaurants and bars made their decision with incomplete or incorrect facts. We must try to dispel this ignorance and help them make their choice from an educated, factual position.
When one of the managers of a place says "just leave it in the car," imagine your insurance rates going up due to constant window breakage from criminals searching for unattended weapons they now assume will be in cars at restaurants or bars that prohibit CCW. While these restaurants might as well put up "Unarmed Victim Zone" signs on the front door, they should also add "Unattended Weapon Storage" to the parking lot. Will that owner reimburse you for the loss or damage to your vehicle? That could be your car broken into whether you own a firearm or not.
If these owners with an agenda really have their way you permit holders will be bullied into leaving your only protection at home and now be disarmed for your entire trip, not just in the restaurant.
Even if you are anti-gun, don't get the idea that an establishment is safer because of a "no weapons" policy. The establishment may have what the management considers a "problem" clientele and is naive enough to think that a sign will prevent a criminal from having a weapon. The management may not be anti-gun, but may not have educated themselves enough to understand that CCW permit holders do not break laws, don't cause problems and will NOT drink as long as the law requires it. Note that many of the 40 other states that allow CCW in bars and restaurants actually allow drinking, yet they still have had no problems.
So please, even if you are unarmed, don't patronize an anti-gun bar or restaurant. Those people often believe they can help disarm the law-abiding public by not allowing the carrying of weapons anywhere, therby undermining our rights (even if you choose not to exercise them, they are still your rights too!).
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We all share info, but please cross-check their helpful websites for possible additional updates.
John of CCW Friendly Places has created a great flyer you may print and pass along to help educate restaurant and bar owners about the actual facts of the CCW laws. It asks them to thoughtfully reconsider posting. Thanks to John's efforts we have already seen managers who changed their position and have removed postings. Click here or on the thumbnail at the right for the PDF document.
*WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you find any of these entries in error please let us know so we can correct them. If you can, please help us to double-check these with the establishment's management to we can confirm each entry's accuracy - and let them know we are actually out here supporting them. As these lists have grown longer we have all found it difficult to navigate. While they have been chronologically added so users could tell which have been updated, it has become clumsy. We will be re-ordering them soon to be easier and more helpful. Thanks for your patience. -- Wilderness |
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5816 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016-2506 Sierra Bonita Grill
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UPDATED 10/26/09: Babylon Gyros & Shish Kabobs
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Kona Grill Little Szechuan UPDATED 11/09/09:
Casa Bonita Family Mexican Restaurant
KO's "KO's next to the Scottsdale Gun Club allows CCW carry and gives a 10% discount to SGC members by showing their membership card." Flicka's Baja Cantina
Caffe Portobello
Famous Sam's Macky's Grill El Rancho Mexican Restaurant Arriba Mexican Grill
Joe's Farm Grill
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
We suggest taking turns as the designated driver/security guard with your friends so you can occasionally enjoy the great beers from these fun breweries. – Wilderness
Bonkers Restaurant
UPDATED:
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
Bayrischer Hof: New German Cuisine
Postino Winecafé
UPDATED 11/24/09:
Coffee Pot Restaurant
Denny's
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World Famous Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant
Old Country Buffet
Seafood Market Restaurant
Pinnacle Peak Patio Steakhouse
Comedor Guadalajara
Canyon's Crown Restaurant and Pub
Galaxy Diner
Rancho 7 Restaurant & Lounge
Quorri's Restaurant
Regions Bistro & Bar 640 S. Mill Ave, Suite 110a, Tempe
*Conditional: This chain is managed by two brothers with different positions. • One owner has chosen to post all West Valley locations including Anthem, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield, Maricopa, Copper Basin, and Surprise • The other has chosen not to post locations in Ahwatukee, Casa Grande, Cave Creek, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale and Tempe. Let's show him our thanks by giving these locations our business. JuanJaimes 20343 N. Hayden Rd Ste 120
Marie Callender's
Lone Star Steakhouse
Cowboy Club Grille and Spirits
Buffalo Chip Saloon
Texaz Grill
UPDATED 12/02/09:
Rokerij >> Spinato's and Cornish Pasty removed pending confirmation of their posting status. - Wilderness << El Gran Taco Picazzo's **UPDATE** Moved from un-posted to posted. >> Donovan's Steakhouse
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
UPDATED 12/21/09:
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
Eye Opener Family Restaurant 524 West Hatcher Road, Phoenix, AZ 85021-2458
Joe & Vicky's Place 3700 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705-3282 Ray's Pizza (Scottsdale and Mesa) The Yard House **UPDATE** Moved from un-posted to posted. >> Wild Tuna Sushi and Spirits The Loop - Taste of Chicago Dillon's Restaurants Rustler's Rooste Iron Horse Restaurant Mesquite Ranch Family Restaurant Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E Camelback Rd Porky's BBQ "Very friendly and defiantly pro-CCW! Make a point of stopping in an supporting these great folks when you are in Prescott." -- The Wilderness
"Great food and very hospitable to their customers. Been going there for about 3 years and know them very well. Highly recommend them for great Thai food!!" -- Brian
>> Newest entries below <<
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse LAST UPDATED 6/8/10 (3:00 p.m.) |
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The Original Hamburger Works Tommy Bahama's Tropical Café McCormick & Schmich Joey' California Bistro Rula Bula Chipotle Mexican Grill (All) Cheuvront Restaurant Wine Bar Grannys Closet Charlie’s Pub and Grill Cadillac Ranch Tempe Marketplace Shady’s Bar Hidden House Cocktail Lounge Outback Steakhouse (All) Dukes Bar and Grill Macayo's (All) Willow Creek Inn Next Coffee Buffalo Wild Wings Red Robin (All) Elephant Bar Sauce Pizza and Wine (All) Legends Bar and Grill Buffalo Wild Wings Applebee's (All) Famous Sam’s The Vine Restaurant Half Moon Sports Grill (All) Zips Sports Grill Frashers Steak House Bill Johnson's Big Apple
Brunswick Zone XL Iguana Mack's San Felipe's Cantina Fox and Hound (All) Steamers Houston's California Pizza Kitchen Seamus McCaffreys The Wildhorse West US Airways Center Bamboo Grill Hooters (All) Sushi Broker Islands Restaurant Marcella's Z'Tejas (All) *Streets of New York Pizza San Marcos Hotel Poor visibility of posting is an ongoing problem with some establishments. As CCW holders we want to obey the law and need these restaurants to clearly post so we aren't inadvertently in violation. – Wilderness The Greene House Branding Iron Steakhouse Glen Canyon Steakhouse Next Coffee Shop Claim Jumper (All) Pei Wei (All) *Gerardo’s Italian Bistro Buffalo Bar & Grill Cardo’s The Branding Iron Steakhouse Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse Irish Wolfhound Pub *Majerle’s Sports Grill (All) Pattie's Lounge Dark Horse Sports Bar & Grill Rusty Spur Saloon Bungalow Bar & Grill *IHOP (International House of Pancakes)
Maggiano's Little Italy Grapes Restaurant & Bar Connor Hotel Jerome Gallery and Winery Haunted Hamburger Rubio's Mexican Bar & Grill Serrano's Pasquale's Place Goldies Route 66 Diner Pizza Hut (All?) Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (All) Via De Los Santos Mexican Cafe The Office Bar and Grill Scottsdale Alice Cooperstown Phoenix The Rhythm Room Phoenix The Horny Toad Restaurant Cave Creek The Bashful Bandit Tucson The Cow Pony Tucson The Wooden Bucket Tucson Four Peaks Grill & Tap Scottsdale Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant (formerly The Fish Market) Phoenix The White Chocolate Grill Phoenix Old Spaghetti Factory Phoenix Handlebar-J Scottsdale Oregano's (All) Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill SanTan Brewing Company Chandler R.T. O'Sullivan's Sports Grill Mesa (probably all due to corporate decision) "Hiding" the sign is proving to be pretty common. This is not only disingenuous, but also unethical as they are knowingly drawing us into breaking the law for their financial benefit while apparently being too cowardly to respect our beliefs or back up their own anti-gun beliefs. We try to focus on supporting those who support us, but this sort of deceptive trick really rubs us the wrong way and we will make every effort to expose it. We suggest managers and owners have the courage to make a decision and stand behind it - whatever it is. -- Wilderness Grimaldi's Pizzeria Scottsdale Marc's Sports Grill and Nightlife Glendale Sam's Cafe Biltmore **UPDATE** Moved from un-posted to posted. El Palacio Bullhead City Casa Serrano Mohave Valley El Palacio Kingman Casa Serrano Lake Havasu Uncle Bear's Mesa Indigo Joe's Mesa Grand View Steakhouse Mesa Grand Lux Cafe Scottsdale **UPDATE** Moved from un-posted to posted. The Cheesecake Factory **UPDATE** Moved from un-posted to posted. Carlos O'Brien's Phoenix, Scottsdale T.G.I. Fridays Lazy-Q Billiards Gilbert Babbo Italian Eatery Phoenix, Surprise, Arrowhead, Cave Creek Teakwoods Tavern & Grill Phoenix, Gilbert, Maricopa, Chandler Red Devil **UPDATE** Chain moved from un-posted to posted. *Barro's Pizza • One owner has chosen to post all West Valley locations including Anthem, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield, Maricopa, Copper Basin, and Surprise • The other has chosen not to post locations in Ahwatukee, Casa Grande, Cave Creek, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale and Tempe. Let's show him our thanks by giving these locations our business. New York Pizza Dept. **UPDATE** Chain moved from un-posted to posted. The Stockyards Restaurant Phoenix Villalpando's Mexican Restaurant Chandler Guadalajara Grill Tucson Sports Gallery Sierra Vista Buffalo Wild Wings Sierra Vista Peter Piper Pizza Sierra Vista Sourdough Pizza Mesa Morton's The Steakhouse Phoenix Gordon Biersch Gilbert, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe Margaritaville Glendale Waddell's Longhorn Corral Buckeye Roman's Oasis Goodyear The Matador Mexican Food Restaurant Phoenix The Yard House **UPDATE** Chain moved from un-posted to posted. Olive & Ivy - Restaurant + Marketplace Bamboo Club Asian Bistro Shane's Rib Shack Bright Angel Lodge Bar "I hiked the Grand Canyon last weekend. The "No Firearms' sign is gone from the park entrance! However, Bright Angel Lodge, the place tourists arrive and where you go to book tours, is posted No Firearms at the entrance and the bar is plastered everywhere with AZ spec signs banning firearms." -- George Zen’s Café Gurley Street Grill
>> Newest entries below << Gallagher's "Gallagher's on east Baseline has long been a watering hole for shooters after matches at the Phoenix Rod & Gun Club Range at South Mountain. Unfortunately this means I will no longer patronize them and will discourage all other shooters from supporting this restrictive establishment too. Sad to see that the years of good behaviour and thousands of dollars in business meant so little to their management." Joe's Crab Shack Kokopelli Winery & Bistro Papago Brewing Queen Creek Cafe & Sports bar LAST UPDATED 6/8/10 (3:00 p.m.)
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