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Due to the combined efforts of several individuals and groups, We, Open Carriers, have gained a step in our fight for Freedom and Liberty.
Woodman's has agreed to change their policy regarding Legal Open Carry. We are free to enter their store as we like. Pistol holstered and in the open. This has been verified by this site and ICarry.Org. Please thank Woodman's if you get the chance.
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My wife and I went shopping at Woodman's tonight and had two managers confront us on the way to the exit. They told us, "Woodman's is NO GUNS ALLOWED!"
I asked if it was the corporate office's policy and they said yes. My wife, God Bless Her, said; "I don't believe I want to shop in a place that impedes our Constitutional Rights." To be fair, they both said that if it were up to them, they wouldn't be asking us to leave and they said it's not our fault, it's because of a few others.
They first said it was because they sell alcohol and they mumbled something about guns around their customers. My wife said; "I don't think it's right that we should have to pay for a few others so we'll shop elsewhere but thank you for being so polite about it."
They apparently knew I was carrying but didn't want to lose the sale. They looked the other way while we shopped for over two hours, followed us around the store (we noticed we had a couple of shadows straight out of a 007 flick) and; of course, they let us pay for our groceries first, before speaking to us. Kind of funny actually, Curiously, they were waiting for us by the door that we entered at. I would think that would indicate they knew which door we entered the store at. So I would also conclude they knew I was carrying from that point on.
So their policy is to get the money first. Then kick you to the curb. I guess my first carry there was a fluke. No one talked to me that time.
They do not display a sign "No Guns Allowed" so we should probably spread the word.
Or maybe hold a rally nearby with signs of our own that show Corporate Woodman's for what they are. Constitutional rights bashers. They think your money is fine but your rights are OK to trample on. When they do something like this, they are trampling on the American Flag. On the American Way of life and on the American People. I have had just about enough.
I for one will not be spending a dime there any longer. He said it didn't matter if we had spent a hundred or a thousand dollars today. This is Woodman's Policy.
I did have a great experience at Gander Mountain Where I open carried and purchased primers and boxes of ammo. Even at Gander Mountain, the two guys at the gun counter were transfixed on my sidearm. We also shopped at Walmart where we had a very nice time shopping and were not harassed by anyone.
I ran into bnhcomputing there and had a nice long conversation. Had a fellow stop and ask us why we were armed and we were able to explain our position to him. Just like Johnny Apple Seed, every time we plant a positive image it may sprout and bring forth positive fruit. I have to admit, it was very nice to have met a fellow Open Carrier. A first for me. I have felt like the Lone Ranger for a long time.
I sure wish there were more people who would open carry so it would be more comfortable for folks who see us and become accustomed to us and be less frightened and confused. Further, they would come to understand the Constitution and the history that has been buried by progressives for so long.
Our forefathers sacrificed everything for the Constitution and the Bill of Rights our futures and our fortunes rest on what these brave men gave us. They gave all. Their families, fortunes and their lives. All we have to do is carry to make our statement.
Update:[sub][sup]
Due to the combined efforts of several individuals and groups, We, Open Carriers, have gained a step in our fight for Freedom and Liberty.
Woodman's has agreed to change their policy regarding Legal Open Carry. We are free to enter their store as we like. Pistol holstered and in the open. This has been verified by this site and ICarry.Org. Please thank Woodman's if you get the chance.
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My wife and I went shopping at Woodman's tonight and had two managers confront us on the way to the exit. They told us, "Woodman's is NO GUNS ALLOWED!"
I asked if it was the corporate office's policy and they said yes. My wife, God Bless Her, said; "I don't believe I want to shop in a place that impedes our Constitutional Rights." To be fair, they both said that if it were up to them, they wouldn't be asking us to leave and they said it's not our fault, it's because of a few others.
They first said it was because they sell alcohol and they mumbled something about guns around their customers. My wife said; "I don't think it's right that we should have to pay for a few others so we'll shop elsewhere but thank you for being so polite about it."
They apparently knew I was carrying but didn't want to lose the sale. They looked the other way while we shopped for over two hours, followed us around the store (we noticed we had a couple of shadows straight out of a 007 flick) and; of course, they let us pay for our groceries first, before speaking to us. Kind of funny actually, Curiously, they were waiting for us by the door that we entered at. I would think that would indicate they knew which door we entered the store at. So I would also conclude they knew I was carrying from that point on.
So their policy is to get the money first. Then kick you to the curb. I guess my first carry there was a fluke. No one talked to me that time.
They do not display a sign "No Guns Allowed" so we should probably spread the word.
Or maybe hold a rally nearby with signs of our own that show Corporate Woodman's for what they are. Constitutional rights bashers. They think your money is fine but your rights are OK to trample on. When they do something like this, they are trampling on the American Flag. On the American Way of life and on the American People. I have had just about enough.
I for one will not be spending a dime there any longer. He said it didn't matter if we had spent a hundred or a thousand dollars today. This is Woodman's Policy.
I did have a great experience at Gander Mountain Where I open carried and purchased primers and boxes of ammo. Even at Gander Mountain, the two guys at the gun counter were transfixed on my sidearm. We also shopped at Walmart where we had a very nice time shopping and were not harassed by anyone.
I ran into bnhcomputing there and had a nice long conversation. Had a fellow stop and ask us why we were armed and we were able to explain our position to him. Just like Johnny Apple Seed, every time we plant a positive image it may sprout and bring forth positive fruit. I have to admit, it was very nice to have met a fellow Open Carrier. A first for me. I have felt like the Lone Ranger for a long time.
I sure wish there were more people who would open carry so it would be more comfortable for folks who see us and become accustomed to us and be less frightened and confused. Further, they would come to understand the Constitution and the history that has been buried by progressives for so long.
Our forefathers sacrificed everything for the Constitution and the Bill of Rights our futures and our fortunes rest on what these brave men gave us. They gave all. Their families, fortunes and their lives. All we have to do is carry to make our statement.