Do you avoid a buisness because of their anti 2a views?

[Warp]

If they don't let me open carry there I do my best not to give them any of my business or my money.

Down here in Georgia it hasn't been much of a problem. Jared's Jewelry store is the only place I have had to turn away from (not counting places off limits by law)

 

[hang fire]

Yep, several years ago I dropped Costco because of their anti views.

 

[BigN]

I would avoid them if I knew who they were. I've never seen a "no gun" sign anywhere. Probably because this is NY and we all know this state is run by liberal antigunners anyway.

 

[Deus Machina]

I don't let it be the only factor, but I weigh it in.
As a geek, I was overjoyed to find that my favored comic/gaming shop, about a ten-minute walk from me, sells pro-2a shirts on their site and quietly encourages CCW holders to bring everything they can effectively conceal.

 

[Bubba613]

Recent letter I sent:

Mr Ron Samuels, CEO
Avenue Bank
111 10th Ave. South, Ste 400
Nashville, TN. 37203.

Dear Mr. Samuels:

I was attracted to your bank based on your website, which seems to suggest you offer a high level of customer service. Since I operate a retail business with a “boutique” philosophy as well I thought your bank might be a good fit for me. I had a specific need to re-finance a mixed-use commercial property.
I went to the West End branch of the bank to make contact and speak with someone about this. I was about to enter and then noticed a sign on the door:

Notice: No Weapons of Any Kind Allowed.

When I saw that I turned around, got back in my car, and drove off to my next appointment.
Let me first say this is moronic. I doubt anyone would have issue with someone’s pen knife, even though this could certainly be a “weapon.” The sign is clearly meant to prohibit handguns.
Second, such a sign will affect only law-abiding permit holders. Anyone intent on committing a crime inside the bank will not be deterred by a sign.
Third, I am personally offended that at being told essentially I am not welcome in your bank. I am obviously an honest citizen, holding a Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit, as well as a Federal Firearms License.
And finally, the sign makes clear your business wants neither my business nor that of my customers, as it is a firearms unfriendly establishment. I will publish this letter on my website, along with any responses I might receive.
Your bank is certainly within its rights to prohibit handgun carry on premises. I am within my rights to protest about it.
Sincerely,

 

[Davek1977]

Not really. I carry in places even when it says no carry allowed. Benefits of being an LEO. Shortly after the Aurora shootings I went out to the movies and they were doing pat downs. It was a different county outside my jurisdiction so I let myself get searched. Found my ccw first and I told him to pat the other side where my badge was. We got along just fine after that.

Wow....a patdown...for the MOVIES???! I've been to concerts where patdowns were done, but I don't think I could stand for a patdown just to get inside a movie theater. I can almost comprehend the concert patdowns, as there is often booze available, a lot of younger people, etc....but I can wait for the Blu Ray before I'll get felt up to see a film

 

[Bubba613]

I'm not letting a rent a cop pat me down so I can spend money in an establishment. Sorry.

 

[Midwest]

I refuse to spend one cent with AARP.

Here in KY there are very few places that don't allow conceal carry. Ohio is a different story, a number of stores there seem to prohibit conceal carry...La Rosa's pizza is just one of many anti-gun establishments that seem to dot the area.

The only anti gun place I still go in Ohio is Jungle Jim's in Fairfield Ohio (a huge International Supermarket). They are the only one for miles that has food like it. But I only go two or three times a year.

 

[pockets]

No. There are other, far more important, issues for me. Environmental considerations, economic freedom considerations and so forth. A gun will do you no good if you have no job and no where to hunt and can not feed your children.

Yep......I am of the same opinion.
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[Reloadron]

Why would I support any business or organization that works against my beliefs?

With just a focus on CCW. I happen to live here in Ohio. It took Ohio forever to adopt CCW laws. The adoption of CCW was strongly opposed by the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) and The Ohio Troopers Association. My wife and I always generously supported these two organizations as well as others. Once their agenda concerning CCW was clear their phone calls fell on my deaf ears. I made my reasoning clear and asked respectfully that they remove our names from their list of supporters. On the other hand we also supported the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association and continue to do so as they went on record as favoring the adoption of CCW laws in Ohio.

I will not support any business or organization that works against my political beliefs. Why help those I view as my enemies? A business has every right to oppose concealed carry in their business and I have every right not to support that business, the same holding true of donations to organizations.

The thread begs the question who would support a business or organization who works against their political beliefs? Beats me.

Ron

 

[Sav .250]

They take a stand..........so do I. Why give money to an operation that is anti?

 

[beatledog7]

I don't usually avoid doing business with an organization or establishment based on any single issue. It's not that I wish to support the anti-gun guy; it's more that I will not punish myself for how someone else feels about RKBA. I have moved away from trading with many of the ones already mentioned in the thread, more for their overall attitude toward customers than for their position on RKBA.

Before anyone notes that besides giving these people my money I'm unsafe in their places of business because I can't be armed, let me say that vigilance and awareness is still the best defense. My firearm is my last line of defense even if I'm at the VCDL picnic.

I know there are plenty of CCW holders who carry concealed in places where it is either illegal or unwelcome. I do not. Some of these places are still on my "have to go there" list, at least for now, so I disarm, mentally hold my nose, and go in (both in brick and mortar and in virtual terms).

 

[sansone]

I make myself aware of businesses that post signs banning cc inside. If I can find the same products elsewhere, I do so but I'm in the sticks so elsewhere isn't always an option. My cc pistol is so impossible to see I usually just make the purchase and get out.

 

[bikerdoc]

let me say that vigilance and awareness is still the best defense. My firearm is my last line of defense even if I'm at the VCDL picnic.

Well said advice to heed.

 

[303tom]

Not wanting to hijack another thread, but I think I'm asking a different question. First, let's keep to THR rules and avoid political/social comments,please.

If I do not agree with a view that a business has, I avoid buying/trading/shopping with them. I avoid several businesses because of their social/political views, but we will not go there. I do not want to support any business that does not support my beliefs. I do not know of any businesses that are anti 2a, so please enlighten me.

1. Do you not do buisness with companies because of their anti 2a views?

2. If yes,what businesses? Please only anti 2A.

NOPE; Because you can`t...............

 

[chhodge69]

It's difficult but I do avoid prohibited places, posted businesses and anti-2A webco's like Paypal. This has, on occasion, meant I could not make a purchase from a vendor who uses Paypal exclusively. I make sure to let them know why they lost a sale.

I don't mind if you disagree with me but when you forbid me my rights or work to take them away I'm not going to do anything that puts money in your pocket.

 

[lpsharp88]

Please ignore my ignorance, but how do you know that organizations like AARP, PayPal, and P&G are anti-2a?

 

[Ehtereon11B]

Wow....a patdown...for the MOVIES???! I've been to concerts where patdowns were done, but I don't think I could stand for a patdown just to get inside a movie theater. I can almost comprehend the concert patdowns, as there is often booze available, a lot of younger people, etc....but I can wait for the Blu Ray before I'll get felt up to see a film

To be fair, it was the night after the Aurora shooting.

I'm not letting a rent a cop pat me down so I can spend money in an establishment. Sorry.

If that was directed at me, he was a town plain clothes detective. If not please disregard this comment I never let rent-a-cops pat me down or get anywhere near me. I went through long sessions of training to earn my sidearm and badge. But that is a soapbox for another thread.

 

[Midwest]

Please ignore my ignorance, but how do you know that organizations like AARP, PayPal, and P&G are anti-2a?

http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=15


"National Organizations With Anti-Gun Policies

Posted on August 1, 2010

The following organizations have lent monetary, grassroots or some other type of direct support to anti-gun organizations. In many instances, these organizations lent their name in support of specific campaigns to pass anti-gun legislation such as the March 1995 HCI "Campaign to Protect Sane Gun Laws." Many of these organizations were listed as "Campaign Partners," for having pledged to fight any efforts to repeal the Brady Act and the Clinton "assault weapons" ban. All have officially endorsed anti-gun positions."

 

[Erik M]

No, but if I have to I carry into their place of business anyway because anti signs carry no weight here.

 

[silicosys4]

No, unless a business is unusually fanatic about their views. I have many opinions, and most of them are not related to firearms, so I'd have to shop based on ALL my beliefs. If I were to shop based upon all my personal views and which retailers agree with them and cater to my particular views, I'd
A. Never get out to do any shopping, too busy researching businesses opinions
B. Never finish shopping, too busy driving here there and everywhere to find my business "homies"
C. Never find everything I need, my business "homies" don't have everything I need.
That said, If a business makes it very clear that they don't want my business based on my perfectly legal hobbies and interests, I have no problem taking my money elsewhere.

 

[EddieNFL]

Having anti views doesn't deter me. Supporting anti organizations does. Other than .gov locations I never seem to notice posted signs.

Hate thoes Jap cars.

Me too. I made the mistake of buying a Toyota truck and my wife won't let me buy another. Darn thing just won't break down. As soon as she relents, I'm going back to GM so I can get a new truck every two or three years.

 

[RoboDuck]

It's very easy for me to avoid the places that are anti 2a.

 

[treg]

I avoid anti 2A businesses and absolutely would not patronize a place with a no gun policy.

BTW - a lot of sheep go to movie theaters every day but it takes a really, really well trained sheep to submit to a pat-down for one! Unthinkable.

 

[BADUNAME30]

I absolutely do.
Pepsico is at the top of my list.
They are huge financial supporters of the United Nations unilateral disarmament Agreement.

Here is an entire list what Pepsico owns.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PepsiCo

Something that baffles me is the number of gun clubs that have pepsi machines and other pepsi products.