Another anti message?

[silverking]

I was out computer shopping today when I decided to visit my local Gander Mountain store to check out the selection of hand guns. (Thinking of getting something in .40 and .22.) Posted at the door was a sign stating that "For your protection, all weapons must be checked at the service desk". I entered anyway thinking that if "made" they can only ask me to leave. I was really kinda shocked to see the sign. Does anyone know if this has been their policy for very long? I guess I'll be shopping at the local gun shops again.

 

[Zundfolge]

This has been covered several times, but the sign refers to weapons you are bringing into the store for service or for sale ... not your CCW piece.

 

[Vicious-Peanut]

I noticed it when I took a gun in for a repair a few months ago.

 

[AnthonyC.]

yea I also have to check my bow whenever I go in Gander.

 

[Vicious-Peanut]

I noticed it when I took a gun in for a repair a few months ago.

EDIT: Right not CCW

 

[damien]

I once sold a gun there. The lady I ended up taking the gun to at the front counter didn't know how to check if it was loaded or not so I had to show her. If both people were ignorant concerning guns, there could have been a problem, but fortunately only one was.

Related story, yesterday I bought some snap caps at Cabela's (pump shotguns are more fun to play with if you load them with snap caps!). The lady at the front desk asked me if it was real ammo or practice ammo because she has to ask for my FOID if it is real. I told her if she had a question like that in the future, it would be wise to ask her manager and not the customer.

 

[silverking]

Thanks for setting me straight.........I misinterpreted.

 

[CNYCacher]

I told her if she had a question like that in the future, it would be wise to ask her manager and not the customer.

Kinda like buying pistol ammo at Walmart in NY

"Is this for a rifle or a pistol."
"Pistol."
"Well then I am going to need to see your pistol license."
"Oh, I forgot it."
"Well I can't sell this to you then."
"Well, I have a 9mm carbine. Can I buy the ammo if I shoot it out of my carbine?"
". . . Yeah I guess."

 

[Crunker1337]

I think it's more to prevent decent people from being suspected as robbers.

Or maybe it's to give antis the message that they're doing something when they're really not.

 

[Guido2006]

I think the idea is just to make sure the gun is unloaded so someone doesn't stroll into the store with a loaded shotgun or rifle accidentally. Ideally, with every weapon checked at the entrance, you won't get an AD or ND if someone is handling the gun.

I'd agree that I'd doubt that this applies to CCW... and concealed is concealed anyway.

 

[AnthonyC.]

i understand the gun part but why do I have to check my bow when I walk in?

 

[Jorg Nysgerrig]

i understand the gun part but why do I have to check my bow in at the CS desk when I walk in?

Loss prevention.

 

[tinygnat219]

So you don't become the mad fiddler.
Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Mac45]

The Gander Mt. near me has the same sign. With a little note at the bottom that says something like, "Does not apply to CCW Permits"