We-the-People
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MEDFORD
Well, my wife andI went out after she got off work today. I was OCing, she was CCing.
First stop, Rogue Valley Mall. Got out of the car and walked to the door. As I was reaching for it it was opened from the insideby a uniformed security guard who stepped outside and informed me that I couldn't carry inside. I asked him if it was the mall's policy and he said it was their policy and that he understood that it was perfectly legal to carry openly but that was the mall's policy.
I had a polite converstation with him and he seemed to be pro gun himself but just doing his job. I asked him if he would let his bosses know that they'd be losing business as there was a growing open carry movement in the country and that the mall would be listed in several locations as being unfriendly to those who carry. He actually asked if I had a website address so I told him this one. Guess when that mapping program is working I'll have to do up a card "no guns = no money" and put that URL on it.
While I was talking with him the roving vehicle guard pulled up behind in his unit and was observing. But he didn't interfere or seem threatening either. The entire encounter was polite, but the policy sucks. Oh well.
So I'm going to see about sending an e-mail or letter to the mall and ask them to verify/clarify their policy in writing so that I can relay it to all the others who carry in the area......hint hint it will cost them money.
Then, in WalMart, the one at the CostCo mall,while purchasing 400 rounds of .223 and talking with the guy behind the counter, he said that the managements policy was no open carry in WalMart. When I explained that WalMarts corporate policy was that firearms carried in compliance with state law were acceptable per Corporate policy he said he was just telling me what his managements policy was. He didn't indicate he agreed with it but that it was "above his paygrade" and was the policy. He also didn't tell me I had to leave.
So I guess a letter to that WalMart asking for clarification is due as well.
Also, at the Joseph Stewart day use area boat ranch (Lost Creek lake) there is a firearms prohibited sign up. Yet another letter though that one will be explaining state premption and to please rectify the signage.
Sheeeesh
MEDFORD
Well, my wife andI went out after she got off work today. I was OCing, she was CCing.
First stop, Rogue Valley Mall. Got out of the car and walked to the door. As I was reaching for it it was opened from the insideby a uniformed security guard who stepped outside and informed me that I couldn't carry inside. I asked him if it was the mall's policy and he said it was their policy and that he understood that it was perfectly legal to carry openly but that was the mall's policy.
I had a polite converstation with him and he seemed to be pro gun himself but just doing his job. I asked him if he would let his bosses know that they'd be losing business as there was a growing open carry movement in the country and that the mall would be listed in several locations as being unfriendly to those who carry. He actually asked if I had a website address so I told him this one. Guess when that mapping program is working I'll have to do up a card "no guns = no money" and put that URL on it.
While I was talking with him the roving vehicle guard pulled up behind in his unit and was observing. But he didn't interfere or seem threatening either. The entire encounter was polite, but the policy sucks. Oh well.
So I'm going to see about sending an e-mail or letter to the mall and ask them to verify/clarify their policy in writing so that I can relay it to all the others who carry in the area......hint hint it will cost them money.
Then, in WalMart, the one at the CostCo mall,while purchasing 400 rounds of .223 and talking with the guy behind the counter, he said that the managements policy was no open carry in WalMart. When I explained that WalMarts corporate policy was that firearms carried in compliance with state law were acceptable per Corporate policy he said he was just telling me what his managements policy was. He didn't indicate he agreed with it but that it was "above his paygrade" and was the policy. He also didn't tell me I had to leave.
So I guess a letter to that WalMart asking for clarification is due as well.
Also, at the Joseph Stewart day use area boat ranch (Lost Creek lake) there is a firearms prohibited sign up. Yet another letter though that one will be explaining state premption and to please rectify the signage.
Sheeeesh