Chap
Regular Member
I just went to my favorite local package store in Greenville MS to buy some vodka. Unfortunately they had two signs on the door saying no weapons OC or CC allowed. I spun around and drove home. I Goggled the phone number then called to inquire when they decided to post the signs.
I was passed off to the owner who told me " all the liquor store in Mississippi are off limits and have always been that way. " I told him that the law reads " for consumption on the premises " He disagreed.
I printed out Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101 (2013) then high lighted the part which says - ( any portion of an establishment, licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, that is primarily devoted to dispensing alcoholic beverages; any portion of an establishment in which beer or light wine is consumed on the premises, that is primarily devoted to such purpose )
I drove back and disarmed before entering the liquor store. I handed the owner the printed out law. He looked it over and seemed surprised. I asked him to think about it and possibly seek advise from a lawyer. I got the impression he was thinking it over. I walked out without buying anything, no threats of losing money or my business. I hope he changes his mind and removes the signs.
Here is the link to the store if anyone wishes to call and inquire about their policy - http://www.chilliespackagestorems.com/
I was passed off to the owner who told me " all the liquor store in Mississippi are off limits and have always been that way. " I told him that the law reads " for consumption on the premises " He disagreed.
I printed out Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101 (2013) then high lighted the part which says - ( any portion of an establishment, licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, that is primarily devoted to dispensing alcoholic beverages; any portion of an establishment in which beer or light wine is consumed on the premises, that is primarily devoted to such purpose )
I drove back and disarmed before entering the liquor store. I handed the owner the printed out law. He looked it over and seemed surprised. I asked him to think about it and possibly seek advise from a lawyer. I got the impression he was thinking it over. I walked out without buying anything, no threats of losing money or my business. I hope he changes his mind and removes the signs.
Here is the link to the store if anyone wishes to call and inquire about their policy - http://www.chilliespackagestorems.com/