Chili's asked patrons to not carry firearms into the restaurant after a group of eight men carried semi-automatic rifles into a San Antonio location as an open carry display last month. A spokesperson issued the following statement May 30, 2014: "At Chili’s Grill & Bar, our passion is making our guests feel special in an environment where they can focus on family and friends over a great meal. Recent open carry events at our restaurants and others have prompted passionate and diverse feedback. We recognize that the open carry of firearms in restaurants creates an uncomfortable atmosphere and is not permitted under many local liquor laws. So, we kindly ask that guests refrain from openly carrying firearms into our restaurants and we will continue to follow state and local laws on this issue.”