(or at least I assume he was an anti)
I wrote a courteous email to someone regarding carrying a concealed weapon in a certain area of Burlington, VT. I wanted to know if the place was public or private property, because someone had told me that carrying a firearm there was prohibited.
My email:
The response:
Fair enough...the police would have been a good spot to start, but this guy was able to answer my question, too. I sent a thank you email:
And his response:
I don't know quite what to say to that. He's kind of scaring ME now!
Did any of my emails sound scary to you guys? I'm half worried he'll call the police and they'll be knocking on my door tonight.
I wrote a courteous email to someone regarding carrying a concealed weapon in a certain area of Burlington, VT. I wanted to know if the place was public or private property, because someone had told me that carrying a firearm there was prohibited.
My email:
As I'm sure you know, the right to carry a firearm either openly or concealed is cherished in Vermont.
I have heard that carrying a firearm on Church Street is not allowed and I am hoping that you could confirm or deny this rumor for me. I would like to know so that I do not have to avoid Church Street when I am carrying. I have not seen any signs indicating that it is not allowed, nor did I find any information on your website. Obviously, individual shopkeepers have the right to deny me the privilege of buying from them or entering their store based on my choice of protection, but can I walk down Church Street while carrying?
Thank you for the clarification.
The response:
Hi Hector: Why are you asking us this question and not the Burlington Police? Church Street is a public street. The state of Vermont's gun laws are crystal clear. I'm not sure what your concern is or what's motivating this email, sent to a general information box on our website. Call me on my cell. (name and phone number omitted)
Fair enough...the police would have been a good spot to start, but this guy was able to answer my question, too. I sent a thank you email:
Actually you answered my question perfectly. I am aware of Vermont's gun laws. I was unclear whether Church Street (the street itself) was public or private real estate.
Thanks for the response.
And his response:
You're scarin' me. Don't do that!
I don't know quite what to say to that. He's kind of scaring ME now!
Did any of my emails sound scary to you guys? I'm half worried he'll call the police and they'll be knocking on my door tonight.