Washington Post reports
Burglars recently took seven guns from a restaurant in Virginia whose owner has drawn attention for his advocacy of the right to bear arms — and to carry guns into his establishment.
The burglary took place Nov. 23 at the Cajun Experience in Leesburg, town police said. About 12:45 a.m., they said, two people forced their way inside, broke into a padlocked closet and stole seven long guns described as rifles and shotguns.
The closet was off a private room and not where diners are generally served.
The restaurant drew attention after Crosswhite began offering a discount to diners for every weapon carried.
A Nov. 20 posting on the restaurant’s Facebook page read: “Today we celebrate the 2nd Amendment! Stop in for Open Carry Wednesday and get 10% off for exercising” the right to bear arms.
The idea of “open carry” generally applies to sidearms, such as pistols and revolvers, and not long guns, such as rifles and shotguns.
Police said they have identified a suspect and are looking for a second person.
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Guns Stolen from Virginia Restaurant Whose Owner is a Second Amendment Advocate
Posted on the 02 December 2013 by Mikeb302000
Washington Post reports
Burglars recently took seven guns from a restaurant in Virginia whose owner has drawn attention for his advocacy of the right to bear arms — and to carry guns into his establishment.
The burglary took place Nov. 23 at the Cajun Experience in Leesburg, town police said. About 12:45 a.m., they said, two people forced their way inside, broke into a padlocked closet and stole seven long guns described as rifles and shotguns.
The closet was off a private room and not where diners are generally served.
The restaurant drew attention after Crosswhite began offering a discount to diners for every weapon carried.
A Nov. 20 posting on the restaurant’s Facebook page read: “Today we celebrate the 2nd Amendment! Stop in for Open Carry Wednesday and get 10% off for exercising” the right to bear arms.
The idea of “open carry” generally applies to sidearms, such as pistols and revolvers, and not long guns, such as rifles and shotguns.
Police said they have identified a suspect and are looking for a second person.
