Alpo
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Good for this man. He had courage to do what many of us would not.
Couple of things that caught my eye: I saw what I believe to be slot machines in the feed and the place is named “Palms”. If the slots are real this place may be considered a casino. In my state my CC permit is not valid in casinos.
Unless they've changed the law without telling me, casinos are not legal in Florida. Slot machines are not legal in Florida.
I checked FL law and do not see this limitation so he was within his right to carry here. FL does however prohibit CC in any place which serves alcohol - I doubt this "internet cafe" does. The only shot that gave me pause was the last one he sent out the door after they had exited and based on the tape it appears the threat had subsided. However, we cannot see what they are doing outside and since they both fled they certainly had not submitted at any point inside or out.
All that said, this man risked his life and safety to stop this threat against him and other citizens. I believe he acted responsibly within his right and should be commended. He is a hero who saved lives this day.
As for the alcohol, no. Florida law prohibits carrying in a "bar". I cannot go into "Joe's Bar" and order a pickled egg, while wearing my gun. I can, however, go into Red Lobster, and sitting in the dining room, get knee-walking commode-hugging drunk. Because I'm not in a "bar", I'm in a restaurant. I cannot, however, go into the area of Red Lobster that is designated as "the bar", even if I don't plan to drink, and that is the only place that has a table available.