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So this was the same store from this thread: http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum41/8804.html
For those who haven't read that encounter, I'll summarize briefly. I was stopped by an Asst. Manager saying I couldn't carry in the store, but after he called the Store Manager, he changed his tune and said that it wasn't a problem as long as people didn't freak out. Over all he was very professional and, other than the waste of time, it was a good encounter.
So anyway, I have been in that store a couple of times since opening day without incident. Coincidentally I had always been wearing a black shirt with a black gun, so that may have kept people from noticing. Today I happened to be wearing a khaki colored shirt, and was by myself. I didn't even make it past the greeters at the door...
Greeter 1 (G1): White male, 60's, well spoken
Greeter 2 (G2): Black male, 40's, heavy southern drawl
Asst. Manager (A.J.): Black male, 30's, well spoken
G1: (steps in front of me) You can't have that in the store, you'll have to leave.
Me:
Ya know I actually just spoke to one of your Asst. Managers a few weeks ago about that. He ended up speaking to the Store Manager and then told me that everything was fine.
G1: Well they told us you can't bring that in here. I can go get a manager, but you have to wait right here.
Me: No problem.
G2: So whatcha got there?
Me: Oh, he's going to get the Manager to clarify that I can carry in the store. I wish I could remember the name of the other Manager I had spoken to..
G2: Yeah? Lets see that.. (he was moving VERY close to my strong side)
Me: It's a gun :?. I'm not gonna take it out of the holster.
G2: Oh yeah ok.. So who are you with?
Me: ...I'm not with anyone. I carry for self protection.
(The Asst. Manager walks up)
Me:Hi, how are you?
A.J.: Uh hi, so whats going on?
Me: Well I was in here a few weeks ago, actually opening day, and I ended up speaking to an Asst. Manager..I don't remember his name. Anyway he wasn't sure that I could carry in the store, so we talked for a moment, then he called the Store Manager. He came back and said that the Store Manager said it was fine!
A.J.: Ok, well if you could wait here, I'll go find out. (he walked to a register to use the phone)
(at this point, I made conversation with G2 since it was an awkward moment)
Me: But yeah, it's interesting that you guys have heard something different from what the Store Manager has said. I've never had any problems carrying in the Morehead City wal-mart.
G2: Well see I trained at the Morehead wal-mart for 2 weeks, and what they told us there is that we're supposed to take the gun from you and wait for a manager to show up. Then we'll give it back to you if you're allowed in the store, or maybe we might have to call the police. That's why I asked to see it. (he started getting really close again)
Me: :lol:Really? That's surprising! I've never heard that before! Oh well here comes the Manager..
A.J.: Ok, here's the deal. You're fine to have that in here, but if customers start getting scared or concerned then we reserve the right to ask you to leave.
Me: Well of course, you can always ask someone to leave. So we're good here?
A.J.: Yeah, you're fine.
Me: Ok, thank you.
I shook his hand, and the hands of the two greeters, and thanked them for being professional about things. I then proceeded to pick up what I needed and leave without further incident.
I've been on the fence about purchasing a voice recorder, since I don't really have the money right now, but now I'm regretting not having one. That greeter honestly wanted to take my gun! After this incident I'm thinking I need to write a letter to someone, but then again I don't want to call any more attention to myself than necessary. Perhaps a letter to this illusive Store Manager, asking them to educate ALL of their employees, might be in order. What do you guys think? Oh, and if anyone wants to buy me a voice recorder, feel free! :celebrate
So this was the same store from this thread: http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum41/8804.html
For those who haven't read that encounter, I'll summarize briefly. I was stopped by an Asst. Manager saying I couldn't carry in the store, but after he called the Store Manager, he changed his tune and said that it wasn't a problem as long as people didn't freak out. Over all he was very professional and, other than the waste of time, it was a good encounter.
So anyway, I have been in that store a couple of times since opening day without incident. Coincidentally I had always been wearing a black shirt with a black gun, so that may have kept people from noticing. Today I happened to be wearing a khaki colored shirt, and was by myself. I didn't even make it past the greeters at the door...
Greeter 1 (G1): White male, 60's, well spoken
Greeter 2 (G2): Black male, 40's, heavy southern drawl
Asst. Manager (A.J.): Black male, 30's, well spoken
G1: (steps in front of me) You can't have that in the store, you'll have to leave.
Me:
Ya know I actually just spoke to one of your Asst. Managers a few weeks ago about that. He ended up speaking to the Store Manager and then told me that everything was fine.G1: Well they told us you can't bring that in here. I can go get a manager, but you have to wait right here.
Me: No problem.
G2: So whatcha got there?
Me: Oh, he's going to get the Manager to clarify that I can carry in the store. I wish I could remember the name of the other Manager I had spoken to..
G2: Yeah? Lets see that.. (he was moving VERY close to my strong side)
Me: It's a gun :?. I'm not gonna take it out of the holster.
G2: Oh yeah ok.. So who are you with?
Me: ...I'm not with anyone. I carry for self protection.
(The Asst. Manager walks up)
Me:
Hi, how are you?A.J.: Uh hi, so whats going on?
Me: Well I was in here a few weeks ago, actually opening day, and I ended up speaking to an Asst. Manager..I don't remember his name. Anyway he wasn't sure that I could carry in the store, so we talked for a moment, then he called the Store Manager. He came back and said that the Store Manager said it was fine!
A.J.: Ok, well if you could wait here, I'll go find out. (he walked to a register to use the phone)
(at this point, I made conversation with G2 since it was an awkward moment)
Me: But yeah, it's interesting that you guys have heard something different from what the Store Manager has said. I've never had any problems carrying in the Morehead City wal-mart.
G2: Well see I trained at the Morehead wal-mart for 2 weeks, and what they told us there is that we're supposed to take the gun from you and wait for a manager to show up. Then we'll give it back to you if you're allowed in the store, or maybe we might have to call the police. That's why I asked to see it. (he started getting really close again)
Me: :lol:Really? That's surprising! I've never heard that before! Oh well here comes the Manager..
A.J.: Ok, here's the deal. You're fine to have that in here, but if customers start getting scared or concerned then we reserve the right to ask you to leave.
Me: Well of course, you can always ask someone to leave. So we're good here?
A.J.: Yeah, you're fine.
Me: Ok, thank you.
I shook his hand, and the hands of the two greeters, and thanked them for being professional about things. I then proceeded to pick up what I needed and leave without further incident.
I've been on the fence about purchasing a voice recorder, since I don't really have the money right now, but now I'm regretting not having one. That greeter honestly wanted to take my gun! After this incident I'm thinking I need to write a letter to someone, but then again I don't want to call any more attention to myself than necessary. Perhaps a letter to this illusive Store Manager, asking them to educate ALL of their employees, might be in order. What do you guys think? Oh, and if anyone wants to buy me a voice recorder, feel free! :celebrate
