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Offline Steel Magnolia

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Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« on: October 15, 2014, 05:01:39 PM »
Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar – Grand Rapids, MI   1:00 Saturday 11/8/2014

Never open carried before? Curious about it? Join us for lunch in Grand Rapids!

Lawful Open Carry of a holstered handgun welcome and encouraged (but not required).

Michigan Open Carry is inviting you and your friends to come to Panera Bread for lunch and a Seminar. We'll be there having good food, pleasant conversation, and answering any questions we can.

These events sponsored by Michigan Open Carry are a great way to learn more about the lawfulness of open carrying of a handgun.

When: Saturday November 8th
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Panera Bread - Downtown Grand Rapids
99 Monroe Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2014, 05:51:35 PM »
Didn't Panera tell us last month, via MSNBC and HuffPo reporters, that only cops should have guns?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/08/panera-guns-bread-firearms_n_5784464.html

“Within our company, we strive to create Panera Warmth," the company said in a statement released Monday. "This warmth means bakery-cafes where customers and associates feel comfortable and welcome. To this end, we ask that guns not be brought into this environment unless carried by an authorized law enforcement officer."
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Offline Pond Scum

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2014, 07:48:04 PM »
If the local Panera will let us host an event and carry there I think it is fine for us to go there.
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Offline CV67PAT

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2014, 09:25:40 PM »
Quote from: Pond Scum on October 15, 2014, 07:48:04 PM
If the local Panera will let us host an event and carry there I think it is fine for us to go there.
I agree. It's a great opportunity to just do our usual MOC lunch thing and maybe change the minds of some of the franchisees.
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Offline CitizensHaveRights

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2014, 01:01:15 PM »
Not to mention it pisses off one of Bloomberg's Illegal Mayors Against Guns.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2014, 06:39:54 PM »
I'll be there.  Can't pass this one up.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2014, 09:25:46 PM »
Is it within walking distance of the mayor's office?
Might be fun to meet as a group just before noon, say hi to His Honor, and walk to Panera together.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2014, 10:02:08 PM »
Quote from: CitizensHaveRights on October 16, 2014, 01:01:15 PM
Not to mention it pisses off one of Bloomberg's Illegal Mayors Against Guns.

My oh my!  That would be a terrible shame!   ;D

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Quote from: Xpiatio on October 16, 2014, 06:39:54 PM
I'll be there.  Can't pass this one up.

I like your enthusiasm!  I've put it on my calendar and I'm going to try and be in town for this! 


Quote from: CitizensHaveRights on October 16, 2014, 09:25:46 PM
Is it within walking distance of the mayor's office?
Might be fun to meet as a group just before noon, say hi to His Honor, and walk to Panera together.

Yes, it is very close to city hall.  I doubt there will be anyone at city hall on a Saturday so we won't get the full effect of gathering there but it still may be a good place to meet as there is a parking garage in the basement.
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Offline CitizensHaveRights

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2014, 07:24:08 AM »
Oops, didn't catch that it was a Saturday.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2014, 02:52:52 PM »
Tomorrow 1PM I have to drop a family member off at the Airport here in Kalamazoo, but I don't know what time still.

I will do my best to get up there for 1 pm eats depending on the time

Tom
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2014, 07:59:52 PM »
anyone else saw the address and thought of 99 red balloons?
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2014, 11:55:52 AM »
Just is case anyone doesn't know. It appears from Street View on google maps, its located on the north side of the big brown building in Campau square.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Lunch and Seminar @ Panera Bread, Downtown GR 11/8/14 1:00PM
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2014, 01:32:33 PM »
Please note, please bring a laptop to the seminars.  As projecting from a smartphone is hit or miss.
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