Those little 4x6 GFZ signs with a picture of a Beretta Pistol with a red slash and circle are popping up at some locations. The question is... what does that sign really do to keep you safe? Do criminals commit crimes, even though there are laws against committing those crimes? There were GFZ signs at Sandy Hook and Columbine, at the Aurora Colorado Theater and at the USBC Sorority House. The signs have absolutely no effect of deterrence against a Madman hellbent on killing a lot of people... but it does help him to be emboldened, with the knowledge that he has a better chance of having a successful attack and high body count, because nobody will be able to shoot back! I do not wish to be a defenseless victim, so I Conceal Carry my Firearms everywhere I go. 60,000 Conceal Carry License holders in Illinois are doing the same. There was all kinds of non-sense about there is going to be Blood in the Streets and people shot over a parking space... it has not happened. The Illinois Conceal Carry License holders are under stricter laws and restrictions than in most states. It is the criminally insane that we need to be concerned about, not the good guys that have met every requirement and passed every test. I want to make sure that all Conceal Carry License holders understand something... if the business owner gives you written permission to Conceal Carry on their property...then you have a Pass, and that GFZ sign is for everyone else. I have requested and obtained permission from several business owners and I keep my written permission slip / Pass with me at the time I am there. If you want to Conceal Carry in a GFZ Posted business, talk with the owner, either get them to take the sign down or get your own personal permission slip / Pass. It is a lot easier than most people would imagine, businesses want to make money and keep their customers. If you have a good repore with the business owner, they want to keep you as a customer. The weapon is Concealed and is not able to be seen by other patrons or employees, so there is no issue. It comes down to, who do you know, like and trust. The good guys are making a comeback and we will not abuse our Rights or take advantage of the business owners trust. The Madman killer may find out that the business owner has an Ace up his sleeve and the Conceal Carry License holder will have an advantage over the killer, who believes that nobody is Armed!
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