Starbucks isn't giving up on its policy permitting open carry of guns in its stores

Here's what a Starbucks spokesman says:

"In communities that permit open carry, we abide by local laws. Where these laws don’t exist, openly carrying weapons in our stores is prohibited. We are extremely sensitive to the issue of gun violence in our society, and believe that supporting local laws is the right way for us to ensure a safe environment for both our partners and customers.

"As the public debate around this topic continues, we encourage customers and advocacy groups from both sides to share their input with public officials."

Have guns in stores been an issue/problem for you? Let us know in comments.

* Smoking guns OK; smoking cigarettes aren't at SBUX (seattleweekly.com)

Comments

[Jeff Tom]

And.... this is the correct response.

[Crateish]

Open carry gun nuts are digging their own graves. As the country crowds, these displays will bring back gun control in a big, big way.

If they were smart, they would quiet down. But they're not.

Fear the future, freaks.

[mike]

Was in a local coffee shop. Crazy guy came in grabbed the tip jar and was stomping around....threw it to the ground and started swinging the rod from the news rack. A armed open carry guy took him down. He did not have to even pull his gun out, he pointed to it and the guy froze, then he jumped on him! Check KTAR.com for details.

[ricardo mcjiggis]

+1 SB is doing the correct response.

[Art]

Who cares about Starbuck's gun policy...when you can't get a decent scone there any more.