They had an issue with a patron. I am very familiar with the ale and several of its employees as well as its owners. They had a n issue with one patron and after much thought the pro gun owner decided to take a position. I do not agree with his decision but I dont have to, its his and not mine to make. here is the response I recieved when I ask a manger friend of mine there what had happen.
"ownership/management has not changed.there was a minor incident with a very intoxicated guy carrying a gun. it was not brandished but found on him as he was being escorted out by management with the assistance of an off duty impd officer. he was allowed to leave the property with his gun. after the owner , a gun owner himself decided to put these stickers up, a decision he did not come to lightly. as a bar manager that has to engage intoxicated patrons i dont assume that these stickers actually keep guns out of the bar , it merely gives me a course of action if there is an incident"
So, carry your gun, don't cause an "incident." I can do that. That's my norm anyway.