Armed and ready to feed you: Shooters Grill in Rifle serves up barbecue with a gun on the side

At Shooters Grill in Rifle, the award-winning barbecue comes with a gun on the side. The restaurant’s waitstaff, while serving brisket and cornbread, wear loaded and holstered sidearms. The fact that both the food and the servers pack heat has made the eatery famous around the world, drawing diners from overseas and vacationers who will drive in from Canada. Rifle is on Interstate 70 between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction on Colorado’s Western Slope. The name of the Western-themed restaurant originally came from a play on the town’s name. Now, it has become a symbol for gun-rights advocates around the country. Husband-and-wife owners Jason and Lauren Boebert opened Shooters Grill in 2013 never intending to make a political statement. Lauren Boebert, owner of the Shooters Grill, has gained national attention for her decision to encourage her staff to carry a firearm during work. The restaurant was photographed May 29, 2018 in Rifle. But after a man was beaten to death in a nearby ally, Lauren Boebert began openly carrying a gun to protect herself and her staff. Soon after, some of her waitresses approached her about the possibility of also open-carrying their own firearms during their shifts. With the waitstaff packing heat, the Western-themed restaurant took on new life. Today, a sign welcoming firearms on the premises greets customers at the front door. Inside, copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution accompany the themed menu, which includes such plates as “Guac 9” and “Ballistic Chicken.” Waitresses […]

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