I've been meaning to post this

We went out to a dinner party the other night at one of the nicer restaurants here in Tbilisi. It's a Russian joint called Matroyshkas and the food and drink (vodka, of course) are superb. Smoking is allowed. But guns are not. This place actually has a gun check. You know, like a coat check, except for weaponry. You give them your fire arm, they give you a claim check, and you get it back when you leave. Fascinating. But they are serious about this no gun policy, as evidenced by the sign on the door to the restaurant: