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Courting controversy again, a Florida gun shop used Twitter to offer a free car wash and beer in remembrance of the September 11 terrorist attack, plus $25 off any gun purchased online with the coupon code "Muslim."

"At the end of the day, I am compelled to stand up for what I believe in. And I believe Islam is evil at its core," Andy Hallinan, owner of Florida Gun Supply, told MSNBC.

The Twitter post featured an image of the American flag with the caption "Never Forget" and the date 09.11.2001. It also featured text saying: "It's 9/11 week. Use coupon code "muslim" at our site for $25 off any gun. Come in Fri for a free car wash and beer!"

Hallinan also displayed the same image on his Facebook page, but without any mention of the coupon code "muslim."

Hallinan told MSNBC he doesn't believe "every Muslim is evil at their core."

"But I do believe that the extreme political correctness in the US leads to loss of life. And that's why I have promotions like these designed to combat that kind of political correctness."

Hallinan couldn't tell the network how many people had taken advantage of his 9/11 promotion as of Friday afternoon, though he did say he'd been "washing cars all day."

It is not the first time Hallinan's PR antics have created a hullabaloo. He rose to national prominence in July by declaring his gun shop a "Muslim free-zone" following the shooting massacre in Chattanooga, Tennessee that left five US service members dead. The lone American gunman, Mohammad Abdulazeez, 24, was an electrical engineer and grew up in a conservative Muslim family.



To announce the ban, Hallinan released a video in which he stood in front of a Confederate flag and said the Tennessee attack hadn't been an isolated incident, but was, rather, related to other "terrorist attacks." He also offered free concealed-carry classes at his store as well as shooting range visits, imploring viewers to "take this opportunity to get armed, get trained and carry daily."

He went on to say that he had declared his store a "Muslim-free zone" in order to meet his "moral and legal responsibility to ensure the safety of all patriots in my community."

In response, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued a statement calling on the Justice Department to investigate any possible federal civil rights violations by businesses in Florida and New Hampshire that sought to ban Muslims.

"These bigoted declarations are no different than 'whites only' signs posted in businesses during a period of our nation's history that we had hoped was over,"said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper about the prohibition.

"The Department of Justice must investigate these hate-filled and un-American business practices to determine whether federal civil rights laws are being violated."

i'm still trying to figure out what "rights" were even close to being violated

I bet that David Duke gets all his firearms and gun supplies there.

save 25 dollars? i'd go to him if he had a shop in Texas..

and the free beer is always a winner in my book...

Dufus can declare his home, a "Muslim free zone", and be within his rights to do so.

However, even though his business is private property, the doors are open to the general public at large.
As such, law says he can't discriminate based on religion, and 'other' protected categories.

As if, the confederate flag didn't scream it loud enough...

By running his mouth, dumbass shot himself and his business in the foot.

Discounted guns AND BEER!!! It's like freakin' Christmas.

Best Saturday is an empty range, 24 cold beer, a plethora of firearms, a creative course of fire, and lots of ammo.

Yes we always have one sober person to make sure we don't ventilate body parts, and no one is staggering around with an automatic weapon in their hands, so it's pretty controlled.

The fallin' down drunk stuff is strictly revolvers only. lol

"It is proper to forbid all discrimination in government-owned facilities and establishments: the government has no right to discriminate against any citizens. And by the very same principle, the government has no right to discriminate for some citizens at the expense of others. It has no right to violate the right of private property by forbidding discrimination in privately owned establishments. A man's rights are not violated by a private individual's refusal to deal with him." Ayn Rand

he caters to those who think like him,, if it keeps him in business thats capitalism at its finest


survival of the fittest,,,,and all,,

"It is proper to forbid all discrimination in government-owned facilities and establishments: the government has no right to discriminate against any citizens. And by the very same principle, the government has no right to discriminate for some citizens at the expense of others. It has no right to violate the right of private property by forbidding discrimination in privately owned establishments. A man's rights are not violated by a private individual's refusal to deal with him." Ayn Rand




We don't let them have ideas.
Why would we let them have guns

Joseph Stalin

Yep,Good Old Despotic Uncle Joe,Murderer of Millions!

Everyone has their take on the Islamic Terror problem. At what point is Islamic Terror the actions of a hate group, extremest group, or group of nut jobs and not a religion?

At what point is Islamic Terror not a part of Islamic religion?

at the point where a large portion of the billions of muslims profess belief or condoning or participation in such behavior,,,

That point has already been reached in the Middle East and parts of Africa. Look at the videos of the crowds cheering upon hearing the news of a terrorist attack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrM0dAFsZ8k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gzyeo1Z1I4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5BtQgTGOI4

Just wondering. It this an anti Islam post?

I don't think so. There are parts of the World where Islam is taught and practiced as a peaceful religion. However, some elements of Islam are not peaceful and are supported by many in those particular regions.

It is difficult to separate the peaceful from the violent in the regions that produce the terrorists. There are certainly elements of this thread that are anti Islamic extremist and anti "those that support them".

take it how you want... everyone knows there are good and bad in every religion, and muslims seem to have a few more bad ones... seems to me that the only muslims that would be offended by this is the ones with hate in their heart...

This thread is also about the rights & privileges of AMERICANS.

Free Speech, The Right To Bare Arms, Freedom of Religion (not from religion), to own & run a business, to own & display a Confederate Battle flag, if one chooses to.. without interference from the government, the press or kissing anyone's a@@, including people that may or may not be American , or want to make The United States & our laws & the world Islamic.

The store owner: HIS identify & heritage & religion & lifestyle & country matter to him.
Obviously he is offended & concerned & he should be.

Erm, that's not exactly true dear. Just becoz a group claims to be Islam, doesn't make them one. God knows who are his faithful subjects

I'm not offended, no worries, was just wondering coz i didn't quite understand the text. It is a pity though that becoz of certain individuals, Islam is potrayed in such way... have a nice day!!