"Doug Dotson" wrote
It is quite common for bars and such to prohibit firearms. I/ve seen
some that even provide a gun-check service.

"JAXAshby" wrote
you might take a look at Texas. Every place in Texas that serves even
beer --
such as pizza places -- has a large sign in plain view reminding one and
all
that it is a felony to be in possesion of a fire arm in the place.

It is illegal to carry a concealed firearm in a place licensed to sell
alchoholic beverages by the drink in Virginia unless you are the owner or an
employee (eg, the bouncer).