Reading Comprehension Anyone?
Do you remember those tests they make you take in school? The test where you have to read a paragraph then tell them what it
means? I scored pretty high on those, and when I see a sign that says "ALL firearms must be unloaded, " I don't see any words in the sentance that modify "ALL". They only way I can interpret that sentance is that EVERY firearm that comes through the door must be unloaded.
For being a state W/ some pretty liberal gun laws there are a lot of people in Colorado ( at least the Springs) who FREAK OUT when they see a gun. There are also a couple of gun guru / gun god types that work behind the counter at that PARTICULAR SW, the type who think nobody but them is qualified to own a firearm. ( kinda like some of the cops that post here).
Given those circumstances should I choose to ignore what the sign actually says ( as in interpreting it to mean what I want it to say) and proceed about my business while carrying ( all the while fuming about how the property owner, whose right not to allow anyone to carry in his store I'm ignoring, is violating MY right to self defense) I am ASKING for trouble in the unlikely event that someone notices that I am carrying & chooses to call the cops.
Add to the mix , the fact that I seem to be one of that rare breed ( at least around here) who respects the property rights of others. if THE WORDS ON THE SIGN tell me that I can't carry a loaded firearm in your store I'm going to respect that, you'll lose my business but I will respect your wishes.
Why should I not want the sign to be a little clearer?