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Megan Montplaisir's blog
Starbucks’ Open Carry Policy Becomes Fodder for Comedians
Peet’s Coffee & Tea and the California Pizza Kitchen chose to adopt a ban on the open carry of firearms in their establishments, due to the outstanding number of complaints from their loyal patrons. The open display of firearms makes people uncomfortable and invokes a sense of fear in a place that should make you feel welcome and safe to be able to enjoy the atmosphere and services the business offers.
“Guns and Starbucks” Espresso Shots not Gun Shots - Press Conference
Speakers
- Ralph Fascitelli, President Washington CeaseFire
- Heidi Yewman, The Million Mom March
- Brian Malte, Director, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
March 3, 2010
10:30 am - 11:30 am PST
Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle WA
Letter to Starbucks on Open Carry Petition
Below is a letter written by the Washington Ceasefire Board that will be sent to Mr. Howard Schultz, Founder and CEO of Starbucks. Washington Ceasefire urges you to please write a letter to Starbucks urging them to take a stand and claim its stores to be gun free zones. Please forward this email to friends and family to help us spread the word.
Tell Starbucks: Offer espresso shots, not gunshots
Washington Ceasefire sent an email out last week to all its members on behalf of the Brady Campaign. 
"Over the past few months, more and more gun owners have been gathering at restaurants and coffee shops like Starbucks with guns strapped to their hips, intimidating fellow patrons.1
Police Chiefs Call for a State Ban
Larry Simoneaux’s Dec. 28 column on assault weapons overlooks a key point. (“Enforce gun laws on books already before passing more.”)
Many semi-automatic assault rifles on the market today can be easily converted to fully automatic operation with minor after-market modifications, and are often purchased with that purpose in mind.