Mike
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http://wyominggunowners.org/videos/wyoming-starbucks-cowboy-ups - see video news report
http://wyominggunowners.org/videos/wyoming-starbucks-cowboy-ups - see video news report
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Starbucks Corp. apologizes for Casper, WY store manager's mistake in asking open carrier to leave
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Majorpain
Regular Member
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I'm glad that issue was resolved, the only place i have ever been asked to leave was Fast Lane in Shoshoni. A manager came up to me and asked me If I were a cop once I said no she asked me to leave because they didn't allow people to carry firearms into the store. I told her I would leave and no longer do any business with them, and that I would spread the word.
I noticed the other day they finally put a sign up saying no firearms allowed. I wonder if the owner knows about that because the same guy owns the gas station across the street as well (country corner) and they don't seem to care either way.
I'm glad that issue was resolved, the only place i have ever been asked to leave was Fast Lane in Shoshoni. A manager came up to me and asked me If I were a cop once I said no she asked me to leave because they didn't allow people to carry firearms into the store. I told her I would leave and no longer do any business with them, and that I would spread the word.
I noticed the other day they finally put a sign up saying no firearms allowed. I wonder if the owner knows about that because the same guy owns the gas station across the street as well (country corner) and they don't seem to care either way.
TheMrMitch
Regular Member
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Starbucks took a chance and drew their "line in the sand". They took the correct stance and I hope it pays off handsomely. My hat's off to them.
Starbucks took a chance and drew their "line in the sand". They took the correct stance and I hope it pays off handsomely. My hat's off to them.
M
McX
Guest
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are we talking free coffee to open carriers here, or just an i'm sorry?
are we talking free coffee to open carriers here, or just an i'm sorry?
Anthony_I_Am
Regular Member
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Great news.
Great news.
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Majorpain762 wrote:
I know the store across the street is owned by the same guy as well, so it sounds like time to send him a letter or two.
Majorpain762 wrote:
I was also asked to leave the Fast Lane in Shoshoni. I basically had the identical conversation with some gal. I have carried open in that very Fast Lane for 30 years with never a problem until that gal took over. They put that sign up about a week after I said something and that was nearly two years ago. I haven't been back since.
I know the store across the street is owned by the same guy as well, so it sounds like time to send him a letter or two.
Pace
Regular Member
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I want to thank you guys for your great work and support for our rights.
I can tell you this, if there was a legally armed citizen in that coffee shop where those four officers were killed earlier this year in Seattle, they still might be alive today.
I have forwarded this comment on to Starbucks along with my support.
I want to thank you guys for your great work and support for our rights.
I can tell you this, if there was a legally armed citizen in that coffee shop where those four officers were killed earlier this year in Seattle, they still might be alive today.
I have forwarded this comment on to Starbucks along with my support.
N6ATF
Banned
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If you appreciate Starbucks not prohibiting self-defense and have a Facebook account, might I suggest you become a fan of theirs and maybe post a comment? http://www.facebook.com/Starbucks
Not that they need it...
Starbucks: 5,824,545 fans
Massacres, Coffee & Tea: 35,925 fans
If you appreciate Starbucks not prohibiting self-defense and have a Facebook account, might I suggest you become a fan of theirs and maybe post a comment? http://www.facebook.com/Starbucks
Not that they need it...
Starbucks: 5,824,545 fans
Massacres, Coffee & Tea: 35,925 fans
tekshogun
Founder's Club Member
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Go Starbucks and go OC Community!
Go Starbucks and go OC Community!
tekshogun
Founder's Club Member
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I would also like to add that the news folk gave a pretty positive (or at least not aggressive or negative) look at the story.
Will definitely friend Starbucks.
I would also like to add that the news folk gave a pretty positive (or at least not aggressive or negative) look at the story.
Will definitely friend Starbucks.
sraacke
Regular Member
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Pace wrote:
Be sure to add them as a Foe of the Second Admendment to the Friend or Foe map at- http://friendorfoe.us/Default.aspx
Pace wrote:
Be sure to add them as a Foe of the Second Admendment to the Friend or Foe map at- http://friendorfoe.us/Default.aspx
Majorpain
Regular Member
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Ill be writing them a letter. Also I put them up on the Friend or foe list. Thanks
Ill be writing them a letter. Also I put them up on the Friend or foe list. Thanks
tekshogun
Founder's Club Member
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Became a fan on Facebook (I patronize Starbucks anyway) and gave them thanks for their steadfast position.
Became a fan on Facebook (I patronize Starbucks anyway) and gave them thanks for their steadfast position.
boredstudent
Regular Member
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I was fundamentally against Starbucks because of what I "thought" they stood for, as I was used to the tree huggers and hippes that patronized them at and around my college campus. Now it seems I might have to buy some hot chocolate as I hate coffee, it didn't taste that good the one time I did have it but with a little second amendment to go along with it, well it just might make it better. I'm also glad to see starbucks apologizing for their employee.
As for the mention of the four cops in the coffee shop, that is truly sad and regrettable nobody was able to react in time.
I was fundamentally against Starbucks because of what I "thought" they stood for, as I was used to the tree huggers and hippes that patronized them at and around my college campus. Now it seems I might have to buy some hot chocolate as I hate coffee, it didn't taste that good the one time I did have it but with a little second amendment to go along with it, well it just might make it better. I'm also glad to see starbucks apologizing for their employee.
As for the mention of the four cops in the coffee shop, that is truly sad and regrettable nobody was able to react in time.
Bookman
Campaign Veteran
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boredstudent wrote:
It was a sad day in the Puget Sound area; especially after the cop killing on Halloween. All in all we had 8 LEOs shot with 6 of them dying within a 6 week period. They say bad things come in threes. This has made me a believer. 3 shootings, 6 dead LEOs
My heart weeps.
boredstudent wrote:
It was a sad day in the Puget Sound area; especially after the cop killing on Halloween. All in all we had 8 LEOs shot with 6 of them dying within a 6 week period. They say bad things come in threes. This has made me a believer. 3 shootings, 6 dead LEOs
My heart weeps.
boredstudent
Regular Member
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Bookman wrote:
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I work at a gas station if anyone comes in open carrying, especially third shift, I make it a point to comment. Kinda scary, I knew more about the one cops gun than he did (SIG P226), During the middle of the day there was a guy OC and at a glance it looked like a phone since he was on other side of counter but as he turned away there was no mistaking it. Mentioned it to one of the "management" more as "wow can't believe people people use their rights". He flipped out and said I should have called the cops. Now he knows open carry IS LEGAL spending 30min looking it up on Google through his phone...Also he thought we had one of the no guns signs on the door (almost as if all businesses must have to have them kinda deal). He ended up stealing more money from the company that the guy who came in with a gun.
But I know who supports guns, and was pleasantly surprised by some I talk to. As per insurance issues I would believe is why employees can't have firearms on company property or knives over 3in, or bomb making materials (yeah that put something to that effect). No mention of general public.
Bookman wrote:
Creepy with the 3 thing! I live around Toledo, Oh. I was about to mention Keith Dressel was the last LEO in the area to have been killed. To which point when I found out in 3 days it will be 3 years ago. (http://www.odmp.org/officer/18718-detective-keith-dressel) and then i forgot what the rest of my response was going to be
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I work at a gas station if anyone comes in open carrying, especially third shift, I make it a point to comment. Kinda scary, I knew more about the one cops gun than he did (SIG P226), During the middle of the day there was a guy OC and at a glance it looked like a phone since he was on other side of counter but as he turned away there was no mistaking it. Mentioned it to one of the "management" more as "wow can't believe people people use their rights". He flipped out and said I should have called the cops. Now he knows open carry IS LEGAL spending 30min looking it up on Google through his phone...Also he thought we had one of the no guns signs on the door (almost as if all businesses must have to have them kinda deal). He ended up stealing more money from the company that the guy who came in with a gun.
But I know who supports guns, and was pleasantly surprised by some I talk to. As per insurance issues I would believe is why employees can't have firearms on company property or knives over 3in, or bomb making materials (yeah that put something to that effect). No mention of general public.
turbodog
Regular Member
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boredstudent wrote:
But, like several here, on learning of their stand against the Brady bunch, I sent them an message of support. As you said, a little 2A makes their coffee that much betta!
boredstudent wrote:
The only thing I ever had against Starbucks was the overpricing of what is, in essence, just flavored water. Mind you I do love coffee!
But, like several here, on learning of their stand against the Brady bunch, I sent them an message of support. As you said, a little 2A makes their coffee that much betta!
We-the-People
Regular Member
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It also makes their coffee shop my new coffee shop. I go out of my way to stop in and pick up a refill. It's $1.25 at the college shop (to refill my big insulated cup with plain coffee) and only $1.75 at Starbucks (plain refill). Not sure what other local prices are but I can OC at Starbucks and the college prohibits (unlawfully here in Oregon) my carry.
I make a point of telling the barista's that they're getting my business BECAUSE of their firearms friendly policy from corporate.
I sent a message to their corporate customer service as well thanking them for respecting my right to self defense.
GO STARBUCKS.
It also makes their coffee shop my new coffee shop. I go out of my way to stop in and pick up a refill. It's $1.25 at the college shop (to refill my big insulated cup with plain coffee) and only $1.75 at Starbucks (plain refill). Not sure what other local prices are but I can OC at Starbucks and the college prohibits (unlawfully here in Oregon) my carry.
I make a point of telling the barista's that they're getting my business BECAUSE of their firearms friendly policy from corporate.
I sent a message to their corporate customer service as well thanking them for respecting my right to self defense.
GO STARBUCKS.