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A few weeks ago my wife and I were shopping at Wal Mart Grocery on Lake Mead, between Torrey Pines & Jones. I was carrying (Open Carry) a Kahr CW 45 that I hadn't added to my permit yet (I have qulified with itsince; still waiting on revised permit).The gal at the front door (greeter) really watched me as I walked in with my cart. I even mentioned to my wife how I wondered if anything would happen. After about 5 -7 minutes, a manager approached me. asking if I had a permit to carry my gun. Realizing she had no idea what she was talking about, I used it as a chance to educate her.
I first told her that Nevada was an open carry state and a permit was not required to carry as I was. I mentioned that the gun was registered and that I would show her my registration card if she wanted me to. She asked to see it. While I had my wallet out, I went ahead and pulled out my CCW. I then explained the difference to her. She thanked me for the education and went about her business.
Anyway, I had been in that Wal Mart on three other occasions after that event, under the same circumstances, with no issuea at all. Last week, my wife and I were shopping again; I had my gun in plane sight. A large gentleman approached me and asked me to unarm myself in the parking lot and I could continue shopping.
I tried to explain to him that it was my right to carry and that he had no rightto force me to do that. I mentioned that iffirearms were not allowed in Wal Mart then Wal Mart should post a sign stating so but until then I would continue to do so. He mentioned an off duty officer was in the week before and when he was asked, he complied with no problems. I told him that it was the officers perogotive to do so.
I finally did complywith his request.I'm curious if I was right in what I said and if I could have refused and continued shopping. I realize that Metro probably would have been called but if I'm within my rights, I'll deal with that.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. If there are any officers out there, you're feedback would also be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
A few weeks ago my wife and I were shopping at Wal Mart Grocery on Lake Mead, between Torrey Pines & Jones. I was carrying (Open Carry) a Kahr CW 45 that I hadn't added to my permit yet (I have qulified with itsince; still waiting on revised permit).The gal at the front door (greeter) really watched me as I walked in with my cart. I even mentioned to my wife how I wondered if anything would happen. After about 5 -7 minutes, a manager approached me. asking if I had a permit to carry my gun. Realizing she had no idea what she was talking about, I used it as a chance to educate her.
I first told her that Nevada was an open carry state and a permit was not required to carry as I was. I mentioned that the gun was registered and that I would show her my registration card if she wanted me to. She asked to see it. While I had my wallet out, I went ahead and pulled out my CCW. I then explained the difference to her. She thanked me for the education and went about her business.
Anyway, I had been in that Wal Mart on three other occasions after that event, under the same circumstances, with no issuea at all. Last week, my wife and I were shopping again; I had my gun in plane sight. A large gentleman approached me and asked me to unarm myself in the parking lot and I could continue shopping.
I tried to explain to him that it was my right to carry and that he had no rightto force me to do that. I mentioned that iffirearms were not allowed in Wal Mart then Wal Mart should post a sign stating so but until then I would continue to do so. He mentioned an off duty officer was in the week before and when he was asked, he complied with no problems. I told him that it was the officers perogotive to do so.
I finally did complywith his request.I'm curious if I was right in what I said and if I could have refused and continued shopping. I realize that Metro probably would have been called but if I'm within my rights, I'll deal with that.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. If there are any officers out there, you're feedback would also be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.