Broad Ripple Pub Not Gun Friendly

[dsom2006]

"We don't allow weapons in here at all," said Larry Niehaus, owner of Broad Ripple Pub. "I don't think any problem gets solved with loaded handguns, especially in an area where alcohol is the source of enjoyment."

This was the owners quote on the Indy Channel website this afternoon. My Quad-annual visits just stopped.

 

[dsom2006]

Just to clarify, I've alwaqys called this place the Broad Ripple Tavern. If there is a Broad Ripple Pub could someone let me know so that I boycott the right establishment.

 

[eldirector]

So, no LEO's either? That's one way to cut down your business.

 

[BillyT]

"We don't allow weapons in here at all," said Larry Niehaus, owner of Broad Ripple Pub. "I don't think any problem gets solved with loaded handguns, especially in an area where alcohol is the source of enjoyment."

This was the owners quote on the Indy Channel website this afternoon. My Quad-annual visits just stopped.

Simple no guns no business.

I'm sure if this poor fellow was being raped or viciously attacked he might think a firearm could solve that issue. I respect the opinion that guns and booz don't and should not mix but I'm concerned about the treatment of legal lawful safety minded carriers. Should they wait outside? Is it discrimination? I'd say so

 

[williamsburg]

"We don't allow weapons in here at all," said Larry Niehaus, owner of Broad Ripple Pub. "I don't think any problem gets solved with loaded handguns, especially in an area where alcohol is the source of enjoyment.".

so does he have a gun in the business? most places like this are known to have one under the bar or in the office...so whats the difference between him or employees having access for protection or just a patron having one? yeah i agree consuming alcohol and carrying a gun could be problematic. but what if its a designated driver type of person/sober non drinking person? i can think of several times when someone was a victim of a bg when they were obeying the no weapon/firearm 'rules'. simply bcuz when the regular honest rule playing people obey the bg dont...before the law passed how many bg's trolled the monon,city parks,etc.


my opinion is this...me having my firearm cc'd should not make any difference to nobody...but it will make it even with the bg

 

[jeremy]

"We don't allow weapons in here at all," said Larry Niehaus, owner of Broad Ripple Pub. "I don't think any problem gets solved with loaded handguns, especially in an area where alcohol is the source of enjoyment."

This was the owners quote on the Indy Channel website this afternoon. My Quad-annual visits just stopped.

That is Larry's Privaleage as the Owner of the Establishment, and I do respect his views. Just as it is My Privaleage to not spend money at his place as well...

 

[mrortega]

Hmm. Where have I heard "concealed means concealed" before?

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

With the new law on the books about the Firearms Preemption, any private property can make the rules to their own property. Those rules make you subject to a trespassing charge if you violate their rules. I went over this with my state rep and was fairly disappointed. The County Fair grounds had the park posted with"ABSOLUTELY NO FIREARMS" posted at 2 of the vehicle entrances. With some strange turn of luck, we're screwed if the property is leased by a second group that wishes to post their rules. That's the pre emption law and that's that.

 

[Somemedic]

Larry has the right to request his patrons not bring their guns in.

I have the right to buy my pepsi's and sandwiches someplace else too

You just vote with your patronage and dollars. It really works.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Hmm. Where have I heard "concealed means concealed" before?

I bet ATM said it.


Not all three words together, of course....

 

[jve153]

Yes, I am 100% for his right to choose what people can bring onto his property. His business, his rules. I also will not be spending money there as I am not allowed in. BTW, last time I ate at Hooters downtown, I noticed the no guns sign on the door on my way out, oops... guess next time I will eat somewhere else.

 

[Denny347]

So, no LEO's either? That's one way to cut down your business.

Nah, they usually exempt us

 

[Doug]

Nah, they usually exempt us

If they choose NOT to exempt police, can they keep you out unless you are on official business or are police automatically exempt from any firearm possession restrictions?

 

[jd4320t]

My googlefu showed me that Larry Niehaus is the managing partner at the Broad Ripple Tavern. I have no idea why they are calling it the Broad Ripple Pub.

http://broadrippletavern.wordpress.com/about/

If you would like to email the tavern with your thoughts on their views:
Broad Ripple Tavern - Indianapolis, Indiana

 

[mrortega]

My googlefu showed me that Larry Niehaus is the managing partner at the Broad Ripple Tavern. I have no idea why they are calling it the Broad Ripple Pub.

About « Broadrippletavern's Blog

If you would like to email the tavern with your thoughts on their views:
Broad Ripple Tavern - Indianapolis, Indiana

Trying to attract yuppies instead of bubbas?

 

[eldirector]

Nah, they usually exempt us

His quote sounded pretty clear. Yeah, I know he REALLY meant to add "except the protected class". I suppose you could OC in there for a beer and see what he says.

Just another reason on the list for not visiting Broad Ripple: no parking, terrible traffic (bike lanes? Really?), drunks, crime, over-priced food and drinks, and now business owners who don't even want me there. Fair enough!

 

[Oliver]

"especially in an area where alcohol is the source of enjoyment" - Larry Niehaus, owner of Broad Ripple Pub

Does anybody else find this statement to be well...idk..odd? I mean, I have done my fair share of partying and drinking, but to say that alcohol is the source of enjoyment is weird to me. I've yet to go out with friends and focus on alcohol. Seems a bit of an odd statement for a owner of a pub to say. Maybe I'm crazy, but I guess I just like to have a good time with friends whether alcohol is involved or not. Oh well..one more place where I get to save money.

 

[goinggreyfast]

Again with the assumption that lawfully carrying gun owners are the lawbreakers...

 

[IndyBeerman]

With the new law on the books about the Firearms Preemption, any private property can make the rules to their own property. Those rules make you subject to a trespassing charge if you violate their rules. I went over this with my state rep and was fairly disappointed. The County Fair grounds had the park posted with"ABSOLUTELY NO FIREARMS" posted at 2 of the vehicle entrances. With some strange turn of luck, we're screwed if the property is leased by a second group that wishes to post their rules. That's the pre emption law and that's that.

SB292 has nothing to do with privately owned property.

 

[Zoub]

"especially in an area where alcohol is the source of enjoyment" - Larry Niehaus, owner of Broad Ripple Pub

Does anybody else find this statement to be well...idk..odd? I mean, I have done my fair share of partying and drinking, but to say that alcohol is the source of enjoyment is weird to me. I've yet to go out with friends and focus on alcohol. Seems a bit of an odd statement for a owner of a pub to say. Maybe I'm crazy, but I guess I just like to have a good time with friends whether alcohol is involved or not. Oh well..one more place where I get to save money.

When I read that yesterday I found it very odd. Almost like a drug dealer looking down on his drug addict customers.