JustinJ
Member
I've been seeking an engagement ring for the gf and had just about given up on brick and mortar stores when i decided to stop by one more yesterday. Upon walking to the entrance i noticed a 30.06 sign. For those who don't know in TX a property or business owner has the option to put up a sign with specific verbiage and dimensions which makes concealed carry illegal inside the building. I immediately headed back to my car with the intent of leaving but instead decided to remove my weapon from my person and go in. If nothing i could at least tell them why i would not be buying from them.
The assistant manager, a 30 something, greeted me and we began talking about what i was looking for. As he was grabbing a few stones for me to look over i asked him why they chose to hang the 30.06 sign given an armed robbery probably would not be dissuaded by it. He expressed his own dissatisfaction with the sign but went on to explain that after an incident at another store in which a CHL holder intervened in an attempted robbery their insurer forced them to hang the sign. Given the nature of the business and the higher probability of robberies the belief is that it would be safer for patrons and employees if robberies are not resisted. I said that was understandable however there have been scenarios in which robbers decided to kill even when nobody resisted. I also mentioned the danger of disgruntled employees, ex husbands, crazies, etc. He agreed and informed me that he too has a CHL and would prefer to be armed at work. We spent the next half hour talking guns, local shops and ranges. In spite of the no concealed carry policy and because it was due to an insurance requirement (not to mention the near internet shop prices and excellent service) i chose to make a purchase.
I certainly would prefer they change the policy and i expressed my opinion but under the circumstances i felt they had earned my business. Do you agree?
The assistant manager, a 30 something, greeted me and we began talking about what i was looking for. As he was grabbing a few stones for me to look over i asked him why they chose to hang the 30.06 sign given an armed robbery probably would not be dissuaded by it. He expressed his own dissatisfaction with the sign but went on to explain that after an incident at another store in which a CHL holder intervened in an attempted robbery their insurer forced them to hang the sign. Given the nature of the business and the higher probability of robberies the belief is that it would be safer for patrons and employees if robberies are not resisted. I said that was understandable however there have been scenarios in which robbers decided to kill even when nobody resisted. I also mentioned the danger of disgruntled employees, ex husbands, crazies, etc. He agreed and informed me that he too has a CHL and would prefer to be armed at work. We spent the next half hour talking guns, local shops and ranges. In spite of the no concealed carry policy and because it was due to an insurance requirement (not to mention the near internet shop prices and excellent service) i chose to make a purchase.
I certainly would prefer they change the policy and i expressed my opinion but under the circumstances i felt they had earned my business. Do you agree?