uberingram
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I'm no stranger to firearms (growing up my father insisted that I repeatedly take safety courses) but haven't owned one in some years. Until recently. Some unfortunate events led me to the point that I really ought to have a way of defending myself if a situation arose. So I picked up a brand spankin' new S&W .40, holster, defense ammo and some range ammo. I've had it now for a few weeks and it's already letting me sleep better (aforementioned events means my specific address is up for grabs by not so nice people) but after brushing up on my Arizona/Federal rights I decided that I wanted to open carry.
So I picked up a holster and decided to just get my feet wet, so to speak, by grabbing a soda, smokes and some gas. I roll up to a gas station on the NE corner of Warner and Rural (Chandler, AZ) and park. On my up to the station I'm dutifully checking the store signage looking for No Weapons signs. I see none so I go inside. Pick up a soda and head to the counter.
Me: Hello there. I'd like a pack of Ca....
Her: Do you HAVE to carry that with you?
Me: Pardon?
Her: That...that...GUN!
Me: Yes.
Her: I'd prefer if you would have left that in your car.
Me: Are you stating your opinion or asking me to leave?
Her: I'd prefer if you would have left that in your car.
Me: Ok then, I'm going to go ahead and put this soda back
So I did. On my way out I tipped my hat and told her to have a fantastic night. As I'm leaving she follows me outside and hovers by my car as I drive off. I went to the gas station across the street and it was obvious the attend there noticed the weapon but was the happiest and cheeriest person I'd met all day.
Disappointing that I got called out on my first try.
I'm no stranger to firearms (growing up my father insisted that I repeatedly take safety courses) but haven't owned one in some years. Until recently. Some unfortunate events led me to the point that I really ought to have a way of defending myself if a situation arose. So I picked up a brand spankin' new S&W .40, holster, defense ammo and some range ammo. I've had it now for a few weeks and it's already letting me sleep better (aforementioned events means my specific address is up for grabs by not so nice people) but after brushing up on my Arizona/Federal rights I decided that I wanted to open carry.
So I picked up a holster and decided to just get my feet wet, so to speak, by grabbing a soda, smokes and some gas. I roll up to a gas station on the NE corner of Warner and Rural (Chandler, AZ) and park. On my up to the station I'm dutifully checking the store signage looking for No Weapons signs. I see none so I go inside. Pick up a soda and head to the counter.
Me: Hello there. I'd like a pack of Ca....
Her: Do you HAVE to carry that with you?
Me: Pardon?
Her: That...that...GUN!
Me: Yes.
Her: I'd prefer if you would have left that in your car.
Me: Are you stating your opinion or asking me to leave?
Her: I'd prefer if you would have left that in your car.
Me: Ok then, I'm going to go ahead and put this soda back
So I did. On my way out I tipped my hat and told her to have a fantastic night. As I'm leaving she follows me outside and hovers by my car as I drive off. I went to the gas station across the street and it was obvious the attend there noticed the weapon but was the happiest and cheeriest person I'd met all day.
Disappointing that I got called out on my first try.