Anti-gun response from applebees

[Dave R]

Here's the e-mail I sent to [email protected], head of Investor Relations. Highest e-mail address I could find on their site.

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As head of Investor Relations for Applebee's, I am requesting that you forward this information to the appropriate company officers. And please let me know if the policy referred to below is a national policy, or just a local Texas policy.

It appears the President of Applebee's in Texas has adopted an anti-2nd Amendment policy. He is, by choice, denying a legal right to over 225,000 holders of Concealed Weapons Permits in Texas. Holders of Concealed Weapons Permits have passed background checks by the FBI and do not represent a threat to Applebee's customers. On the contrary, they represent a deterrent to crime.

Here is a quote from Frank A. DeAngelo's e-mail to a customer who questioned the policy.

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".....I am pleased that you are a guest of Applebee’s in San Antonio and I hope your patronage will continue but it will not continue with you carrying a concealed weapon into one of our restaurants. We have a notice posted in all of our lobbies asking that this not occur.


Let me repeat, we want to keep your business, but only without your handgun......

Sincerely,


Frank A. DeAngelo

President of Applejam of TX, Inc.
[email protected]

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This information has been posted on several firearms discussion groups on the Internet and has the potential to cause ill-will among up to several million holders of Concealed Weapons Permits nationwide.

Here is an example from one Firearms Forum: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25505

I am an Idaho resident, and plan to Boycott the Boise Applebee's until I hear that this is not a nationwide policy.

Thank you.

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[morganm01]

Someone should email this guy about the Kileen incident and the woman whose handgun was safely secfured in her car while 20+ people were shot dead

 

[CZ-75]

I always thought their food sucked anyway!

That's why I don't go there anymore and never did go there much. The anti-CCW/2nd thing is just more fuel on the fire.

 

[glirette]

So the sign they have posted is not a 30.06 sign is that correct?

 

[cordex]

So the sign they have posted is not a 30.06 sign is that correct?

Does it matter? Been said before, but even if you could technically get away with it and be within the law, would you want to give your $$$ to someone who is against your carrying a gun?

 

[pytron]

I'll take a wild stab here...

And guess the president's e-mail address. Name is "Lloyd L. Hill". Probable email address: [email protected] or [email protected] based on the other e-mail addresses given on the site. Just my guess though. Let us know if they work or bounce.

-Pytron

 

[Bowlcut]

Well guess theres another place I will not be giving my money to. You know what...they may be doing all they can to infring on our rights...but they are helping keep money in my pocket

I went in there saturday cause my friend picked the place....now i feel all dirty. Not to mention the place had seemed to have went down hill from the last time i was in one. wasnt worth they money to say the least. oh well much better resturants or home cooking for me to eat anyway.

 

[Sportcat]

I'm in the same boat as LiquidTension... no CCW anywhere in South Carolina that serves alochol.

 

[Sisco]

We don't even have CCW in Kansas, but I'll stay away from them too. Any place that has to put that many spices on a steak to make it taste good isn't worth going to anyway!
My e-mail has been sent.

 

[Jason Demond]

Email up!

I wonder what response I will get, when they see Reverend by my name.

 

[Brian Maffei]

Their loss.

Won't spend another dime there, too many alternatives available.

 

[cool45auto]

What a load of bull ! I'll get an email on the way right away, too. There's plenty other places to eat around here.

 

[Shalako]

So if they support anti-2nd Ammendment bigotry, they may also support HCI, Brady Campaign, etc. This means one of my very own dollars could be conveyed through them to --> a Mr. Tom Diaz...

Forget about it, no more Applebees for mees.

 

[George Hill]

I just read your response to [email protected] regarding lawful concealed carry permit holders.
I’m taking my wife out to dinner tonight. We had both enjoyed your outfit in the past. However tonight we are going to go someplace else.
Someplace where we don’t have to check the Constitution at the door.

I’m very disappointed,
George Hill

We are actually going out Friday Night, but he doesn't need to know that.

 

[swifter]

No sweat on the boycott...
I ate at an Applebee's once...

I judge restaurants on three criteria:
Quality of food.
Quality of service.
Ambience.

Applebee's gets the
yaark award on all:

Nor do I give 2 hoots what they want!
Tom

 

[glirette]

Does it matter? Been said before, but even if you could technically get away with it and be within the law, would you want to give your $$$ to someone who is against your carrying a gun?

It matters because I am going to put it on my web site and want to put the correct info up there, if you look at my site you will see that I have many other 30.06 sign info posted.

 

[P95Carry]

glirette - bit off topic but ........

Your ''state_info.htm'' page - useful of course .... not trying to carp but ... hopefully constructive criticism ..... i work on web design and i gotta say .... that page is WAY too heavy on images. Those state ''bubbles'' .... tho only 3k each . represent 150k burden ... and being rollovers that can be doubled ..... plus the other small 6k pics ... 3 i think. So you have a 3ook plus page!!

I am on dial up .. partly choice thru my work (for analyzing) part necessity ....

I would suggest a drop down box with the states list ... not as pretty but way quicker. Don't take this wrong way ... not meant to be other than constructive crit.

 

[Wild Bill]

Emails sent.

Can't carry in lisenced establishments here in SC anyway (at least not yet); but my money goes with my rights as much as possible. Applebees won't get any more of it until they change their tune.

 

[Sberk1]

My email to Applebees

Mr. DeAngelos,

I saw your email regarding licensed citizens carry concealed carry in your restaurants. I cannot carry in my state, but I support law abiding citizen carrying in the places I frequent. For me, it is a safety issue. I want the "good guys" to have concealed pistols. It discourages bad guys from coming to Applebee's while I'm there. The bad guys don't care about any laws (hence, they are criminals) Publicly declaring your restaurants a gun free area, only encourages armed confrontations, in my opinion.

Respectfully, I ask that you reconsider your position. In there mean time, I will be avoiding Applebee restaurants, as I avoid banks, when they have armored car deliveries, for the same reasons. Thank you.

 

[Ras]

Applebees in Richardson is Pro RKBA

I went to the Applebee's on Beltline road in Richardson, TX this evening. The only sign they had was a properly posted TABC unlicenced possession sign. <p>
So I entered and had a wonderful dinner. I highly recommend the fajitas and sizzling apple pie. <p>
After dinner I took a moment to talk to that restaurant's general manager, Steve Friday. He does not know anything about a 'no guns' policy and is, in fact, pro RKBA himself. He has no problems with CHLs carrying concealed in his store. <p>
May I suggest that those of you in Dallas visit patronize his store and thank him for his support.

 

[Stay Low]

Count me in ladies and gents. Just emailed Frankie....I'll eat PBJ before I get my baby back ribs from him.

 

[Mako25]

Here's the email i fired off earlier today...


Dear Sir,
It has come to my attention that your company does not support my right to protect myself and my family whilest dining in your restaurant. My family and I have enjoyed many meals in the past at Applebee's, however I will not continue to support your business if you and your company will not support it's patron's right to self-defense. Many of your restaurants are located in mall parking lots which are continually used as bases of operations for carjackers and kidnappers. I feel that I would be remiss in my duty as a husband and parent to allow you to dictate my family's safety. The hard working police in our communities are undermaned and can not be everywhere. This is the main reason I have choosen to legally carry a concealed weapon. I sincerly hope you reconsider your policy of alienating your patrons. However, until you do, my family and I will look elsewhere for our dining pleasure.

 

[12.7x99mm]

Applebee's is out for me. Ill let them know.

They wont be seeing any of my money for the rest of my life. Regardless if another store is pro RKBA or not.

 

[sm]

AR statute is about to change where one may CCW where alcohol is served. Exception: proper signage.

I've just called the local one, talked to mgr informed him my e-mail sent .

I made a point that even if CCW is allowed locally, I will boycott and others will be advised of same. Matter of principal, my brethern can't carry, therefore I can't support Applebees.

Ask Walmart about removing signage. Ask K mart and what happens when Pro-gun persons are not supported.

h e he he

 

[glirette]

P95Carry - This is good feedback thanks, I know the site kind of sucks in many respects. I have not had a chance to work on it much in the past several months but this is great feedback thanks!