Art Bouvier is changing things up after his Cajun-style restaurant was robbed by an armed gunman. His popular eatery is now offering a 25% discount to any patron that shows a valid concealed carry permit.
According to recent news reports, there’s been a string of armed robberies in the area. Several restaurants have been held up at gunpoint, putting business owners and innocent patrons at risk.
Bouvier’s restaurant, Papa Roux, already gives a 50% discount to law enforcement officers and is a very popular place in the area. His recent post to facebook about the proposed discount has received plenty of attention.
Most of the comments have been positive and diners are happy that future thieves will think twice about taking the place again.
A concealed carry permit demonstrates that a person has a clean record, and goes a step further to provide protection for those enjoying a meal.
The popularity of the discount is likely to draw criticism from those who feel that more guns in the restaurant, even in the hands of legally permitted holders, will increase danger.
Anyone carrying at a restaurant should be aware of the high level of training it takes to accurately fire in a crowded location. Regular training and firing range practice is necessary to draw and fire with speed and accuracy.
It’s also necessary to know when the use of deadly force is justified. A concealed handgun can only be used if you feel that your life or the lives of others are in grave danger. Analyze any robbery situation carefully. Sometimes an accurate description of the thief and vehicle is more helpful to law enforcement.
