“I carry concealed all the time, but I absolutely would not have an issue carrying open; and I would be carrying at least a rifle or shotgun AND a pistol. It’s not for “attention” or to be noticed. It’s my RIGHT to protect myself and my family.”
So in other words your 2nd amendment rights trump private property rights?
Non sequitur, Van. There’s no mention of signage banning this young man from carrying in the Kroger. As a matter of fact, there’s an account stating that he idled around the front of the store appearing to look for a “Gun Free Zone” sign. Kroger made a statement later stating that the safety of their patrons is important but did not clarify if they were “Gun Free.”
If a business decides to post a sign banning me from carrying on their property, then I will not patronize that business. It is their right to do so as it is my right to choose not to patronize them. If they do not post a sign explicitly stating that they do not permit lawful carrying of a firearm, they cannot deny me my right to carry.
If they wish to file trespassing against me after-the-fact, that also is their right, but one cannot trespass if one does not know that the property is private or otherwise prohibited to specific persons.
If you want to keep your business a private club, you can do that too. You can post a sign saying what is acceptable to you. Etc...
So no, it has less to do with one Right trumping another's Rights. It has more to do with mutual respect for those Rights or a lack thereof.
Post your business as a Victim Disarmament Zone or just get over it that your patrons are providing additional FREE security for your business.
As long as the establishment is not Posted or Designated as a Weapons Free Area... then yes, 2nd and State Law would trump.