TexasBill
Member
Kroger's in Texas just have the "unlicensed possession" warning that every store that sells alcoholic beverages must have in this state. I've never heard of anyone being hassled in a local Kroger; on the other hand, Texas is very strict about printing so maybe no one has noticed someone's carrying a gun in one of the stores.
My wife is a Kroger store manager and the only company-wide "no-gun" policy of which she is aware is the one that applies to employees. Even employees with CHLs are not allowed to carry on company property. Like most large businesses, Kroger would rather let the bad guy have the money than have employees shoot it out with would-be robbers. Incidentally, this is mostly a function of insurance and liability issues.
I am sorry to hear the Cincinnati Division (which is the headquarters) has adopted their policy, however the policy should be posted. I don't know if Ohio has required legal wording like Texas does, but even something that says "NO Firearms" or something would be nice. You can't really be faulted for violating a company policy of which you were not aware. And the letter from the ditz in Customer Response isn't satisfactory, either.
If you would like to go for the gold, a letter to the Chairman and CEO of Kroger might be in order. Here's the address:
David B. Dillon
The Kroger Co.
1014 Vine St.
Cincinnati OH 45201
My wife is a Kroger store manager and the only company-wide "no-gun" policy of which she is aware is the one that applies to employees. Even employees with CHLs are not allowed to carry on company property. Like most large businesses, Kroger would rather let the bad guy have the money than have employees shoot it out with would-be robbers. Incidentally, this is mostly a function of insurance and liability issues.
I am sorry to hear the Cincinnati Division (which is the headquarters) has adopted their policy, however the policy should be posted. I don't know if Ohio has required legal wording like Texas does, but even something that says "NO Firearms" or something would be nice. You can't really be faulted for violating a company policy of which you were not aware. And the letter from the ditz in Customer Response isn't satisfactory, either.
If you would like to go for the gold, a letter to the Chairman and CEO of Kroger might be in order. Here's the address:
David B. Dillon
The Kroger Co.
1014 Vine St.
Cincinnati OH 45201