alaman, can I get your permission to cite some of that in a letter that I've been meaning to send Tuesday Morning retail stores here in B'ham? Something along the lines of:
"My colleagues and I have enjoyed shopping at your stores but have recently reached some concerns that we would like to address, if we may. We have noticed a “No Weapons Allowed” sign posted at your storefront, although like many citizens most of us are licensed concealed carry weapons permit-holders.
In order for us to continue giving you our consistent patronage, we would like to know if you are guaranteeing our safety and willing to face legal consequences if we cannot defend ourselves and are harmed due to your policy. Thank you very much for your concern and assistance, and we look forward to your reply."
I wish I could get some statistics of Alabama's percentage of CCW'ers