dyver1
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Went with my 16 yo daughter tonight to the Verizon Wireless Store in Reston at the Reston Spectrum next to theTown Center. Sig 225 in my paddle retention holster on my side.
This is not the first time I have been in this particular VZW store armed, since I just replaced a phone about 60 days ago.
Was there for about 15 minutes waiting for a salesman and walking around with my daughter browsing.
A salesman finally came over and we were discussing some new phones I needed to purchase when over comes a manager (name on the name tag was Martin). He asks me if I am "law enforcement?" Not a totally uncommon question for me to hear since I keep my my hair veryshort and I am usually dressedbusiness casual.
I answered "No, why?"
His response:"Sir I know that in Virginia you are allowed to carry a gun and I also know thatas manager I can ask you not to carry it in the store."
"Yes you can" I say.
"Sir I am going to have to ask you tosecure your weapon and/or leave the store."
I asked him if he has ever heard of the VCDL and he says yes.
I inform him that I will do so, but that I will be letting everyone here plus the VCDL knowwhathe has asked me to do so and that is a lot of business he may be forfeiting by his decision.
He said he understood but that it was corporate policy.
So to make a long story short, I secured my firearm in my vehicle because I really needed to get this phone thing done, but when my contract comes up for renewal, I will be seriously considering changing carriers if it is in fact a Verizon Wirelesspolicy.
Does anyone here know?
Any suggestions for follow up with VZW.
This is the first time in 7 months of active open carry that I have had a single issue with anyone asking me to disarm, and I carry everyday all over Reston/Herndon/Sterling/Chantilly/Centreville.
Thanks
Be Careful Out There!
Paul
Went with my 16 yo daughter tonight to the Verizon Wireless Store in Reston at the Reston Spectrum next to theTown Center. Sig 225 in my paddle retention holster on my side.
This is not the first time I have been in this particular VZW store armed, since I just replaced a phone about 60 days ago.
Was there for about 15 minutes waiting for a salesman and walking around with my daughter browsing.
A salesman finally came over and we were discussing some new phones I needed to purchase when over comes a manager (name on the name tag was Martin). He asks me if I am "law enforcement?" Not a totally uncommon question for me to hear since I keep my my hair veryshort and I am usually dressedbusiness casual.
I answered "No, why?"
His response:"Sir I know that in Virginia you are allowed to carry a gun and I also know thatas manager I can ask you not to carry it in the store."
"Yes you can" I say.
"Sir I am going to have to ask you tosecure your weapon and/or leave the store."
I asked him if he has ever heard of the VCDL and he says yes.
I inform him that I will do so, but that I will be letting everyone here plus the VCDL knowwhathe has asked me to do so and that is a lot of business he may be forfeiting by his decision.
He said he understood but that it was corporate policy.
So to make a long story short, I secured my firearm in my vehicle because I really needed to get this phone thing done, but when my contract comes up for renewal, I will be seriously considering changing carriers if it is in fact a Verizon Wirelesspolicy.
Does anyone here know?
Any suggestions for follow up with VZW.
This is the first time in 7 months of active open carry that I have had a single issue with anyone asking me to disarm, and I carry everyday all over Reston/Herndon/Sterling/Chantilly/Centreville.
Thanks
Be Careful Out There!
Paul