openryan
State Researcher
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I took a friend of mine shooting yesterday, and of course, I had to buy some ammunition before we headed off to the range.
I decided to buy my ammunition at Meijer (basically a Walmart for those that don't know). I have bought ammunition at this particular location 3 times previous in the past 2 months. One time with no firearm, the other 2 times with firearm in plain view, I was only asked for ID once, and I was given my ammunition and allowed to carry it through the store as I continued shopping.
This time was different--I told the young man what I wanted, he took it out of the case, and told me "I will walk this upfront for you to the customer service desk." Dumbfounded, I asked him if the store had recently changed their policy, he replied "No, and that it had always been this way."
Not wanting to cause further confrontation, I told him that I did not agree with this 'policy' and that I would finish my shopping and pick it up when I was ready.
I went upto the customer service desk to check out and get my ammunition, the girl did not know what to do, she asked if she could even sell it (the employees should really be more aware, especially if this is their common practice!) She then asked for my ID, again... so I produced it.
I inquired to her and her superior about the 'policy' and told them that I see their concern, but just walking the ammunition to the front counter, does not make one bit of difference in making anyone safer, the best they could do is walk it to the car. I also told them they I was a permit holder, and I stated some of the information on the "no guns = no money cards" to convey my point about being a safe individual. (I had to buy the ammo unfortunately, the range over charges and I was in a rush, but never again!)
I also told her that if I had wanted the ammo to do harm that 1) I would not have waited for someone to get it for me or 2) I would have brought my own.
I clearly told them that I was not angry with them, but with their policy, and that they really needed to be more consistent in applying it.
Everyone agree with my points that by me having a license they know I am safer than any other individual walking the store... hopefully they change something.
I will be writing a letter...
I took a friend of mine shooting yesterday, and of course, I had to buy some ammunition before we headed off to the range.
I decided to buy my ammunition at Meijer (basically a Walmart for those that don't know). I have bought ammunition at this particular location 3 times previous in the past 2 months. One time with no firearm, the other 2 times with firearm in plain view, I was only asked for ID once, and I was given my ammunition and allowed to carry it through the store as I continued shopping.
This time was different--I told the young man what I wanted, he took it out of the case, and told me "I will walk this upfront for you to the customer service desk." Dumbfounded, I asked him if the store had recently changed their policy, he replied "No, and that it had always been this way."
Not wanting to cause further confrontation, I told him that I did not agree with this 'policy' and that I would finish my shopping and pick it up when I was ready.
I went upto the customer service desk to check out and get my ammunition, the girl did not know what to do, she asked if she could even sell it (the employees should really be more aware, especially if this is their common practice!) She then asked for my ID, again... so I produced it.
I inquired to her and her superior about the 'policy' and told them that I see their concern, but just walking the ammunition to the front counter, does not make one bit of difference in making anyone safer, the best they could do is walk it to the car. I also told them they I was a permit holder, and I stated some of the information on the "no guns = no money cards" to convey my point about being a safe individual. (I had to buy the ammo unfortunately, the range over charges and I was in a rush, but never again!)
I also told her that if I had wanted the ammo to do harm that 1) I would not have waited for someone to get it for me or 2) I would have brought my own.
I clearly told them that I was not angry with them, but with their policy, and that they really needed to be more consistent in applying it.
Everyone agree with my points that by me having a license they know I am safer than any other individual walking the store... hopefully they change something.
I will be writing a letter...