The owner of one of Calgary’s gay bars says after the Orlando tragedy, he plans to better screen his customers.

RayJean Fafard of Twisted Element says after this tragedy, he has asked members on the police force to attend his establishment a little more often.

“I’ve asked them to patrol a little bit more and come out to the bar on Fridays and Saturdays or at our busiest peak time,” Fafard said. “Just kind of hang out and let my gay clientele know that they’re not alone, that the police are there, that they’re going to keep an eye on us.”

“Being a gay bar, we don’t really have bouncers, we have guys that check for IDs,” Fafard explained. “In any given situation, they can be forceful if they have to.”

Fafard also said an attack on even one gay person is an attack on the entire community and said this has been a very difficult time.

“We’re with Orlando… and, sorry, this is very hard,” he said fighting back tears. “Our hearts go out to them and we love them and we support them no matter what. As Canadians to America in general, to our gay people down there, we love you and we’ll stand behind you and if you need anything, we’re here for you.”

He also said it’s unfortunate, but it was just a matter of time that something like this would happen.

“I can honestly say that the tragedy is something every gay club owner fears. That type of scenario is always stuck in the back of our heads.”

Fafard also said Twisted Element plans to hold something in the next couple of weeks to honour the victims.

It has also hung a massive Pride flag from its building to show support to the people lost.