Cabelas - Check all firearms

[rcmodel]

expect this of ourselves and our favorite stores is a failure of basic gun safety!

I kinda think not clearing it at home 2-3 times and casing it before you take it to Cabala's to trade it off or buy a holster is a failure of basic gun safety in the first place.

You shouldn't have to worry about it or not by the time you get in the parking lot.

rc

 

[Sam1911]

Well, that's a fine point rc, and I agree but folks will be folks and what with folks who forget, and folks who stop in with their carry gun, spur-of-the-moment, etc. I still think we need to be providing a safe gun-handling area.

 

[shafter]

The sign at my local Cabela's (Connecticut) specifically exempts CCW holders

So does the location I visit.

 

[sota]

I agree with sam. give people a SAFE place to handle their firearms before entering the store proper. I don't even think the vast majority of RESPONSIBLE firearms owners would have an issue; they'd see it as "it's a pretty good idea. Safety first after all." It also wouldn't help to have a sign that's CLEAR... "If you're going to handle it, CLEAR YOUR FIREARM IN THIS ROOM BEFORE ENTERING THE STORE." just saying you want everyone to "check in" their firearms does not make clear the intent; and common sense is clearly not all that common anymore.

 

[Godsgunman]

Only applies to any guns being brought in for repair or trade, does not pertain to concealed carry. I carry all the time in Cabelas. No legal posting of "no carry" signs posted on any door.

 

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

Free food and donuts and the grand opening of a gun/outdoors store. Yeah, I can see 3 cops deciding to spend lunch break there haha. Don't read too much into it.

 

[oldcelt]

I don't see this as a problem, not long ago a local shop owner was shot in the hand when a customer brought in a loaded gun to sell. Some people need to be reminded constantly. Guns are not dangerous,but people are.

 

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

I also second this being a good idea IF it's not talking about guns one intends to carry in a holster, and that will stay holster. But if it's a return, a used sale, a repair, etc, I can totally understand them wanting to check it out and make sure it's unloaded and transported safely. The right to carry comes first of course, and I hope this doesn't apply to concealed/open carry. But the safety of patrons and the liability of the company is still a priority. If you don't intend on leaving it in the holster, check it. Makes sense.

 

[Russ Jackson]

Only a fool brings a loaded gun to a gun store. If it has a jammed round and needs a gunsmith attention you should call first and ask protocol. A CCW weapon looking for a holster should be unloaded and checked prior. These are basic gun handling rules. Ask anyone that has worked a gun counter how many times people bring in unloaded guns that have a live round in the chamber.