(A.K.A., WalMart doesn't like concealed carry in their stores)
Just got back from a WalMart run for art supplies, food, and shoes.
Sometime during the course of shopping, my primary CCW was exposed, and a shopper notified WM security who then called the police.
Once in line, I started noticing police coming into the store from both entrances (an "oh s---" moment) and I and my SO were surrounded by approximately twelve officers. Seems someone called it in as a "possible active shooter" event. :banghead:
Anyway, I was handcuffed and my weapons were removed, ID/CCW checked, etc. I was then brought to the WM security office while waiting for the clear from my ID and CCW being checked (yes, it was all clear, I don't break laws). All this time, I'm sitting there in handcuffs (my back hurts) and asking "Am I under arrest?" to which the response was "No, you're being detained for our safety."
My SO said I must've asked "Am I free to go, officers?" about half a dozen times.
Once the clear ID and CCW came back, and the guns weren't listed as stolen, they "oh so kindly" escorted me (sans weapons) out to my truck where two officers talked to me for a bit.
One basically said it was major BS for this to have happened, as I wasn't breaking any laws. The other told me I should get an IWB holster. Good people.
They set the guns inside my truck, bid me a good night, and asked me to wait until they were gone to reload and reholster my guns.
Overall, it was an annoying experience but otherwise harmless except for my back now hurts (old back injury, handcuffs HURT)
Best line of the night?
Female officer (to my SO): "Why are you carrying a knife?"
My SO: ..."Because I can't carry a gun."
I love her.
EDIT: Before I forget (a.k.a. my SO reminded me...)
Male officer: "You know, it's just not normal for people to carry this much, right?"
Me: "It should be."
Male officer: "...this isn't a political debate. You CAN legally carry these, but it's not normal."
Also, I'm not allowed in WalMart, company-wide, now. Not that I'm planning to ever go back anyway!
Just got back from a WalMart run for art supplies, food, and shoes.
Sometime during the course of shopping, my primary CCW was exposed, and a shopper notified WM security who then called the police.
Once in line, I started noticing police coming into the store from both entrances (an "oh s---" moment) and I and my SO were surrounded by approximately twelve officers. Seems someone called it in as a "possible active shooter" event. :banghead:
Anyway, I was handcuffed and my weapons were removed, ID/CCW checked, etc. I was then brought to the WM security office while waiting for the clear from my ID and CCW being checked (yes, it was all clear, I don't break laws). All this time, I'm sitting there in handcuffs (my back hurts) and asking "Am I under arrest?" to which the response was "No, you're being detained for our safety."
My SO said I must've asked "Am I free to go, officers?" about half a dozen times.
Once the clear ID and CCW came back, and the guns weren't listed as stolen, they "oh so kindly" escorted me (sans weapons) out to my truck where two officers talked to me for a bit.
One basically said it was major BS for this to have happened, as I wasn't breaking any laws. The other told me I should get an IWB holster. Good people.
They set the guns inside my truck, bid me a good night, and asked me to wait until they were gone to reload and reholster my guns.
Overall, it was an annoying experience but otherwise harmless except for my back now hurts (old back injury, handcuffs HURT)
Best line of the night?
Female officer (to my SO): "Why are you carrying a knife?"
My SO: ..."Because I can't carry a gun."
I love her.
EDIT: Before I forget (a.k.a. my SO reminded me...)
Male officer: "You know, it's just not normal for people to carry this much, right?"
Me: "It should be."
Male officer: "...this isn't a political debate. You CAN legally carry these, but it's not normal."
Also, I'm not allowed in WalMart, company-wide, now. Not that I'm planning to ever go back anyway!
