Howdy Folks!
Before I stumbled onto this thread, I visited the Verizon store in Brighton. Walked in, got the software on one of my phones upgraded, asked about new products and services, was treated with courtesy and respect, concluded my business and left.
That being said, I had the notion that I was being led to the back of the store away from the other customers right from the moment I walked in, escorted by the sales person as I checked out other phones near the front, and escorted to the door as I left.
Nothing was said about my sidearm. Aside from being escorted around the store, no indication that my weapon might be a problem for them.
While I understand that corporate policy is the topic of this thread, I have only my personal experience. The comportment of the folks at the Verizon store was friendly, helpful and courteous with no fuss raised about my openly carried firearm.
I have been a customer of Verizon for quite a number of years. There were times they angered me greatly, and others where I was floored by their service to me as a customer. I've raked them over the coals when they had it coming, and praised them when they done me good. In the case of the Brighton Verizon store, they done me good and I commend them on their demeanor. My one OC experience at the Verizon store was a positive one, and enjoyed my interaction with the folks at the store.
Perhaps it mattered that my account is a 'government' account. We have that for the discount because my wife works at the sheriff's office. I don't know if it made any difference or not, but they treated me real good. I tend to judge by how I am treated, and they were just great to me.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin