Fifth Third Bank Bans CCW

[gsbell]

Dear XXXX:

Thank you for using Fifth Third Internet Banking and for providing us the opportunity to service your needs. In response to recent inquiry, the safety of our customers is important to 5/3 and to limit the anxiety and concerns of the majority of our customers we have chosen to not allow the carrying of concealed weapons. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business and look forward to serving you in the future. If you require any further assistance, please email us 24 hours a day or contact a Customer Service Professional at 1-800-972-3030, Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 12:00 AM, ET, Saturday or Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ET. At Fifth Third Bank, We're "Working Hard To Be The Only Bank You'll Ever Need. ®"
Randy R
Fifth Third Internet Banking

Just sent this off to Fifth Third via their web contact page
Link to Contact Page

To whom it may concern,
I am currently shopping for a new bank as the fees from my current bank are getting too high. I was considering Fifth Third until I was informed that you have a corporate policy that prohibits anyone with a legally concealed firearm from entering your bank. Until this policy is changed I will not consider Fifth Third for my banking needs. In addition I will also no longer use any of your ATM’s for cash withdrawals.
I find the logic of these types of policies flawed at best, you have nothing to fear from the lawful citizens that you are barring from your banks.

Sincerely,
Greg Bell
Kentwood, MI

Shooters Alliance for Firearms Rights
http://www.firearmsalliance.org

National Rifle Association
http://www.nra.org

 

[Sergeant Sabre]

I packed into a 5/3rd bank about two weeks ago. I read on here that they were no-carry weenies but didn't see any sign on my way in. I even stopped and scoured the entranceway to see if I could find a sign. Either way, carrying into a business that is a no-carry weenie isn't illegal in Michigan. The only thing that you can be had for if you're found out is trespassing. And that's only if they ask you to leave and you don't. I havn't seen any such signs yet, but I'll ignore them if I do see them.

P.S.: I'm not a 5/3rd banker and won't be. I was accompanying a friend in.

 

[CannibalCrowley]

Already been covered: 5/3 Bank No Carry Zone

 

[gsbell]

Opps!
Did a quick search and missed the other post