StevenSTL
Regular Member
So, today I decided to OC at Bass Pro in St. Charles for a bit to blow some time before my dinner with Kellogg. I was in the store looking at camping equipment and pistols for about 15 minutes before I was confronted by a manager. He politely pulled me to the side and informed me that Bass Pro was a family oriented business and that I needed to go to my car and remove my firearm or have my slide locked open with a zip-tie. As we walked towards the door together I asked if concealed carry was allowed in the store. He said yes. So, I went to my car and changed from my Blackhawk holster into my Crossbreed holster and went back into the store with it concealed. While walking to my car, I noticed a St. Charles city police officer in the parking lot. I don't know if it was coincidence or if they had called him, but I noted it either way. When I returned to the store, the manager met me at the door and then walked me to the gun counter and helped fondle all the guns I was looking at. I would never buy a gun from them on the basis they are overpriced, but I needed some way to waste some time before dinner.
After dinner, I went to WalMart where I was confronted twice by customers and asked if I was a cop. After I told them no, they asked me what I was carrying for. I said personal protection. They asked what I was scared of and I gave them my favorite response, "Nothing now, I have backup on my hip."
Interesting Open Carry day for sure.
After dinner, I went to WalMart where I was confronted twice by customers and asked if I was a cop. After I told them no, they asked me what I was carrying for. I said personal protection. They asked what I was scared of and I gave them my favorite response, "Nothing now, I have backup on my hip."
Interesting Open Carry day for sure.