Since the designer of the sign is making clear he is addressing idiots, why is he including somebody who uses his weapon to save lives in the mix?
Maybe if the sign read:
ATTENTION PEOPLE!
There are only three reasons to unholster your loaded firearm:
a) You are an incompetent fool
b) You are robbing us
c) You are shooting the person robbing us.
The consequences for your actions will be:
a) You will be told to leave.
b) You will be shot.
c) You will be thanked and given a 30% discount plus drinks.
Now, I do believe this is a less Chest-Thumping sign and does not accidentally insult gun owners walking into your store. I don’t know, maybe I am too sensitive?
Well, perhaps you’re right to be offended. I think the premise is: Non-idiot’s already understand A & B.
So the sign isn’t addressing them. The fact that they can read the sign, doesn’t mean the sign applies to them.
ONE just like that a the gun shop I just went in. I read and completely agreed. Went in armed with holstered firearm.
Seems to be mainly a matter of poor wording; the ‘idiots’ part is clearly meant to apply to people whipping it out for no reason (and maybe the robbers too), but the way it’s worded makes it unclear if good samaritans are included.