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This is FRIGHTENING:
" You don't. sorry.
I work for a retailer, Staples! That was Easy.
At times I have asked 'non customers' to leave based on poor behavior or safety. Such as using profanity even after I have asked them to stop. I then simply inform them they are on private property and must leave. There is no 'company policy', I simply have the right as the agent for the property owner to ensure the professionalism and safety of my associates and customers."
WRONG. Its SHOCKInG that most of the advice in this thread is contrary to LAW.
Especially on a Forum dedicated to carry which is greatly concerned with LAW.
This post is another "opinion piece" that makes the false generalization that everything in the world works according to my experience and the way I see things.
Washington Revised Code proves you wrong, it reads:
RCW 9A.52.090Criminal trespass — Defenses.
In any prosecution under RCW
9A.52.070 and
9A.52.080, it is a defense that:
(1) A building involved in an offense under RCW
9A.52.070 was abandoned; or
(2)
The premises were at the time open to members of the public and the actor complied with all lawful conditions imposed on access to or remaining in the premises; or
(3) The actor reasonably believed that the owner of the premises, or other person empowered to license access thereto, would have licensed him to enter or remain; or... (snip)
See Citation in Attorney General McKennas Opinion 2008 No. 8, p.5 at:
http://www.atg.wa.gov/opinion.aspx?section=archive&id=21188
Question. Are those of you posting this grossly false information just uninformed, or doing it deliberately?
My answer to you, Store Manager, is that I dont work for you. Your Policies are not legally binding on me, Im not your Enployee. Im a CUSTOMER whose job it is now to get you FIRED. Telling you off and putting you in your place is neither a criminal or civil offense.
I will remind you that while you need my business, especially in an economic crash, I have absolutely no need for your store. I have a Credit Card and can take my business to China, as repugnant as that is.
On the other hand, you do need me. Money, honey.
My next move is a contact to your Companies HQ and repeat the Riot Act to them.
"right as the agent for the property owner to ensure the professionalism and safety of my associates and customers.""
You have no such "right." You are an employee with responsibilities under Employment laws of the State/Fed... but if you cant follow RCW, youll never be able to follow me thru the complexities of Employment Law.
Thats that GOD COMPLEX the Leftist Anti Gun crowd uses -
"We just care about the Children"
"Guns are unsafe"
"were just protecting you..."
Wheres your Staples, you need a visit. : )
Shall I bring one Attorney or five? I can afford it!