Panera joins the "No Guns" crowd

[RblDiver]

http://money.cnn.com/2014/09/08/news/companies/panera-guns-request/index.html

"We ask that guns not be brought into this environment unless carried by an authorized law enforcement officer," the company said in a statement. "Panera (PNRA) respects the rights of gun owners, but asks our customers to help preserve the environment we are working to create for our guests and associates."


According to the article, this wasn't a Moms Demand Action-incited incident; in fact, it sounds like Panera asked THEM.


Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, said Panera approached the group three months ago in an effort to move quickly on the issue.

[fitz19d]

Who the hell eats at Panera

[ChunkyMonkey]

Idiots.. I dealt with the main owner. He's a richtard.

[SuperiorDG]

"Panera (PNRA) respects the rights of gun owners, but asks our customers to help preserve the environment we are working to create for our guests and associates."[sheepshagger]

[newracer]

I have been there exactly one time, expensive and not that great tasting. Never planned on going back anyways.

[Circuits]

Them asking me not to, but being too cowardly to commit to FORBIDDING it, would be enough reason for me to go there and OC. No having your cake and eating it too.

[Ridge]

I have been there exactly one time, expensive and not that great tasting. Never planned on going back anyways.

Same. Spent $10 on an open face sandwich and cup of Coca Cola.

[beast556]

Another one to add to the list, fuck them.

[TEAMRICO]

Another one to add to the list, fuck them.
My list grows longer.........

[sniper7]

I won't eat there anyways. Rip off.

[ZERO THEORY]

Never been there.

[hurley842002]

Never been there.
X2 and never will...

[MrPrena]

When no one had free wifi (around 2006ish) Panera was place I went frequent.
I don't do st louis...i meant Panera bread anymore. Their coffee sucks, and overpriced bread.
Free wifi anywhere now.

[Whistler]

Starbucks, Chipotle, Panera, Target... never spent a dollar at or darkened the doors of a single one. Far as I can tell no great loss, bunch of poor quality, over-priced yuppie/hipster havens to start with. If 2A supporters would band together to make them feel the financial short-sightedness of their decision perhaps we could be rid of them altogether. That won't happen, we're too busy attacking each other to present any real opposition but one can dream.

[Bailey Guns]

That's because the typical 2A supporter is more self-reliant and doesn't generally cling to the herd mentality...do something because everyone else is doing it. The typical 2A supporter does something because it's the right thing to do for them. You really have to get the right fired up to get a bunch of them together to protest something. Unlike those on the left who will congregate to protest anything...or take a few dollars in payment from some leftist group to protest something.

[Mazin]

Another one for the list

[Whistler]

That's because the typical 2A supporter is more self-reliant and doesn't generally cling to the herd mentality...do something because everyone else is doing it. The typical 2A supporter does something because it's the right thing to do for them. You really have to get the right fired up to get a bunch of them together to protest something. Unlike those on the left who will congregate to protest anything...or take a few dollars in payment from some leftist group to protest something.

True

[crays]

The little woman took me there once......ONCE.

She didn't like my sarcastic critique of the place, I guess. Never been back for a second time. Don't care.

[BPTactical]

So they want to preserve a target rich environment?





When are these dildoes going to realize that "gun free" zones are where shootings occur primarily?

Never ate there, never will now...

[BPTactical]

That's because the typical 2A supporter is more self-reliant and doesn't generally cling to the herd mentality...do something because everyone else is doing it. The typical 2A supporter does something because it's the right thing to do for them. You really have to get the right fired up to get a bunch of them together to protest something. Unlike those on the left who will congregate to protest anything...or take a few dollars in payment from some leftist group to protest something.

Very well said Carl

[Gman]

Lefties will search out opportunities to be offended. They're looking for a fight.

[KAPA]

So what, am i supposed to keep a list of all the places that would prefer I didn't bring a gun to? Whatever, until they install metal detectors or open up on school property I will continue to bring my gun concealed and not even think about this.

If these business getting their hands forced pisses you off what we need to be doing is pushing harder for Constitutional Carry here in Colorado. I mean after all if you can buy a firearm in Colorado you have to have a background check so everyone is already safe right? No need to do another check that checks the same damn stuff as when you bought the gun.

[spqrzilla]

Again, Moms Demand claims victory but they didn't really get one. Panera just "requests" that we don't bring guns but won't actually post or enforce this faux policy.

[Aloha_Shooter]

I've been to Panera twice. Both times, it took them over 45 minutes to serve me soup and salad. Seriously, soup and salad take over 45 minutes to serve? I used to at least rationalize their catering service since the sandwiches were tasty and catering didn't make me wait in line but will now refuse to order from their catering department.

[Stevensje]

Don't really care for Paneras food anymore. It used to be good, the last few times the food has been lacking.

[Bailey Guns]

I've only been to a P Bread once. It was OK. But at least as far as the sandwich I think Quiznos is better (at least as good), faster and cheaper. And some may disagree but Subway is a better value, too. When you can buy a footlong sandwich with whatever toppings you want, in 5 minutes, for $5...that's a pretty good deal. It isn't gourmet, for sure...but it's pretty darn good for the money.

[SouthPaw]

Won't be missed. Over priced, especially considering the portion size.

[Irving]

Starbucks, Chipotle, Panera, Target... never spent a dollar at or darkened the doors of a single one. Far as I can tell no great loss, bunch of poor quality, over-priced yuppie/hipster havens to start with.

That's completely correct, except for Chipotle and Target.


That's because the typical 2A supporter is more self-reliant and doesn't generally cling to the herd mentality...do something because everyone else is doing it. The typical 2A supporter does something because it's the right thing to do for them. You really have to get the right fired up to get a bunch of them together to protest something. Unlike those on the left who will congregate to protest anything...or take a few dollars in payment from some leftist group to protest something.

Sounds like some pro-constitution group needs to have a statement out by tomorrow that no gun toting person should bother defending anyone in a Panera Bread, even this week.


I've been to Panera twice. Both times, it took them over 45 minutes to serve me soup and salad. Seriously, soup and salad take over 45 minutes to serve? I used to at least rationalize their catering service since the sandwiches were tasty and catering didn't make me wait in line but will now refuse to order from their catering department.

You have to wait at the counter to get your food at Panera and they call your name. If you went and sat down expecting them to bring it to you, maybe that was part of the issue. :p

[Brian]

I honestly don't know what to think of the recent "please no guns if you don't mind" policy changes. On one hand, nothing has really changed, but on the other, clearly it looks bad. Is stuff like this going to help sway the minds of the mass of people who don't really know much about "gun politics"? Seeing one restaurant/store after another come out and say "please no" keeps it in the news and reminds people that gunowners are scary..?

[Artema]

This seems to be more of a way to ask the people carrying evil black guns away. They said they will respect laws including concealed carry. And they wont even ask people to leave if they open carry. Sounds like a pussy move that I don't support, but it is no big win for the antis either.

[Brian]

This seems to be more of a way to ask the people carrying evil black guns away. They said they will respect laws including concealed carry. And they wont even ask people to leave if they open carry. Sounds like a pussy move that I don't support, but it is no big win for the antis either.

I mostly agree with you, but I disagree about the win. It looks bad for gun owners, and supports the concept that guns are bad.

[rondog]

I thought a Panera was a car or a band.....

[BPTactical]

Let's see how many of these companies back peddle when they see the results of the lawsuits from Century theater in Aurora....

[buffalobo]

Let's see how many of these companies back peddle when they see the results of the lawsuits from Century theater in Aurora....
They will rationalize it as cost of doing business and raise prices to pay for more insurance.

Paneras request has been noted and ignored.

Next time my wife picks Panera for lunch stop, I will open carry in hopes they ask me to leave and I can get out of paying stupid high prices for tiny portions of food.

lobbed from my electronic ball and chain

[ZERO THEORY]

LOL, MSNBC article.


"Employees at Panera Bread strive to exist as symbols of warmth and welcome. But not the kind of warmth that comes from the shell casing of a gun."

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/panera-bread-asks-customers-leave-guns-home

[stoner01]

Meh. I prefer subway or jimmy johns anyways. Now if Jason's deli does this I will be sad

[rockhound]

concealed is concealed

i have never been there anyway. nice thing about living out of town is we don't get to eat a lot of fast food anyway.

[Aloha_Shooter]

You have to wait at the counter to get your food at Panera and they call your name. If you went and sat down expecting them to bring it to you, maybe that was part of the issue. :p

[fail]

Unlike many of the anti-gunners, I can read. It took them 45 minutes to fix my soup and salad with me standing by the counter waiting for them to call my name. The first time I went, I didn't know their service was shit. The second time, I was hoping the first time was a fluke. There will be no third time.

[Bitter Clinger]

Thought it said Pantera at first, no way those guys are defiantly pro-gun.

[HoneyBadger]

Honestly, I kind of liked Panera. Getting a sourdough bowl of uber-unhealthy soup on a cold day and then dipping the bread in it is pretty yummy. I too frequented Panera in 2006-2007 when there were one of the few places with free wi-fi. I maybe only go there once or twice a year now, but if they are going to throw their little dicks up on the counter like this, I'll smash 'em with a hammer. My money is going elsewhere now.


Thought it said Pantera at first, no way those guys are defiantly pro-gun.
What exactly is "defiantly pro-gun"? Do they open carry machine guns in federal buildings?? [LOL]

[Artema]

I mostly agree with you, but I disagree about the win. It looks bad for gun owners, and supports the concept that guns are bad.

They'll get robbed more often and this will be brought to their attention. I think the reason they didn't do a ban is because they know that. I keep picturing a situation where someone is robbing the customers in there and I hand them this wallet.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15189907802_b6526f9280_c_d.jpg

And of course there is some witty dialogue and I point out that the customers haven't actually been disarmed.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/15003504749_9b11933db1_c_d.jpg

Of course for that to happen I'd have to eat there, which I only do when my dad is visiting it seems.

[Irving]

I take back my statement about not defending innocents. Their poor corporate decision is no reason to not be a good person by defending innocents.

[BREATHER]

Don't eat there and now I still don't eat there.

[nogaroheli]

LOL, MSNBC article.



http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/panera-bread-asks-customers-leave-guns-home

I just foolishly read the comments in that article. The amount of brainwashed pansies running around this country is mind boggling, I know MSNBC is a gathering place for knuckleheads like that but wow.

[68Charger]

I just foolishly read the comments in that article. The amount of brainwashed pansies running around this country is mind boggling, I know MSNBC is a gathering place for knuckleheads like that but wow.

MSNBC is Pravda...

As far as Panera bread, I think I walked in there once and walked back out... based on what I saw, I'm not surprised they're leftist and don't really care.

[Bailey Guns]

MSNBC is Pravda...

As far as Panera bread, I think I walked in there once and walked back out... based on what I saw, I'm not surprised they're leftist and don't really care.

I don't know why this statement reminded me of that new Toyota commercial where the kid is sitting outside with s sponge and a wash bucket, next to a Prius, waiting for it to rain. In a voice over the dad is very proud of his little progressive for wanting to wash the car in the rain because it saves water.

I'd smack the crap outta the kid and ask him where he learned to be so stupid!

[SuperiorDG]

I don't know why this statement reminded me of that new Toyota commercial where the kid is sitting outside with s sponge and a wash bucket, next to a Prius, waiting for it to rain. In a voice over the dad is very proud of his little progressive for wanting to wash the car in the rain because it saves water.

I'd smack the crap outta the kid and ask him where he learned to be so stupid!

I'm glad you got that off your chest without starting a new thread.

[Bailey Guns]

[ROFL3] I know. I needed that. Back to raggin' on PB now. The underlying intent was stupid people...like the PB people and their policy.

[MrPrena]

Liberal Funnies....

They think they won the Starbucks, Chiptle, Target, Panera Bread etc. I still see people OCing at Starbucks, and no one cares. Even a local cop doesn't.

Either way LONG RUN, we win.

[To Bear Arms]

Maybe we should hire the gay couples attorney and force them to make us a damn sammich!

[Daniel_187]

I know a guy at work that cheats on his wife with girls he picks up and bangs in the parking lot at Panera. So now I have two reasons to avoid this place.

[Gunner]

I know a guy at work that cheats on his wife with girls he picks up and bangs in the parking lot at Panera. So now I have two reasons to avoid this place.
I'd struggle keeping my mouth shut on that knat

[spqrzilla]

I know a guy at work that cheats on his wife with girls he picks up and bangs in the parking lot at Panera. So now I have two reasons to avoid this place.

That sounds pretty romantic to me.

[Ronin13]

That sounds pretty romantic to me.
[ROFL1]
That pickup line actually works? "Hey baby, wanna go fool around in my Taurus at the local Panera parking lot?"