Chris.R.Anderson
Regular Member
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This is a copy of my letter to Costco, and below that, their response.
Note this message was submitted through the costco.com web site customer suggestion page on 01/05/2010 17:33:46 PST
Comment/Suggestion/Request/Question Text:
Hello, I would like to start out by saying that I am a long time fan of your franchise and much enjoy being a member and shopping at Costco.
I recently heard something that disturbed me though, I was told that Costco has corporate policy banning firearms in all stores. This is particularly disconcerting as I am a concealed carry permit holder, a supporter of the second ammendment and of the open carry of firearms.
I am greatly interested in your response, as it will determine if my family and I ever renew our membership or return to a Costco store. I would like VERY much to continue to do business with you, but I cannot do so at the expense of my rights, and my protection.
I would also like to inform you that (not because of me) your business has been placed on the Do Not Patronise list of a large community of supporters of the second ammendment and the open carry of firearms. This community currently has over 25,000 members and is growning.
Please put much consideration into this issue, as the constitution is a very important thing to most people in our nation, and supporting the rights therein is the foundation of our society, and our nation.
With respect,
Chris Anderson
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Dear Chris,
Thank you for your email to Costco Wholesale.
Costco Wholesale is a membership-only warehouse club. It is not open to the general public. It restricts membership to a limited group of qualified individuals who agree to membership conditions. We have the right and the obligation to our members, to enact and enforce membership rules. The Member Service Employees at the exit doors are obliged to follow these rules. By obtaining a Costco membership card, our members agree to comply with the Membership Rules and the Privileges and Conditions of membership.
Costco does not believe that it is necessary for firearms to be brought into its warehouse stores, except in the case of authorized law enforcement officers. For the protection of all our members and employees, we feel this is a reasonable and prudent precaution to ensure a pleasant shopping experience and safe workplace. Our policy is meant to protect our members and employees in all warehouses around the world. This is not a new policy and we do not customize the policy for each individual city/county/state/country where we do business.
Our primary goal at Costco Wholesale is to keep our members happy. If you believe that our policy restricting members from bringing firearms into our warehouse stores is either unfair or excessively burdensome, or you cannot agree to abide by this policy, or you are dissatisfied for any other reason, Costco will promptly refund your annual membership fee in full.
Thank you,
Beth
Costco Wholesale Corporation
CRA
This is a copy of my letter to Costco, and below that, their response.
Note this message was submitted through the costco.com web site customer suggestion page on 01/05/2010 17:33:46 PST
Comment/Suggestion/Request/Question Text:
Hello, I would like to start out by saying that I am a long time fan of your franchise and much enjoy being a member and shopping at Costco.
I recently heard something that disturbed me though, I was told that Costco has corporate policy banning firearms in all stores. This is particularly disconcerting as I am a concealed carry permit holder, a supporter of the second ammendment and of the open carry of firearms.
I am greatly interested in your response, as it will determine if my family and I ever renew our membership or return to a Costco store. I would like VERY much to continue to do business with you, but I cannot do so at the expense of my rights, and my protection.
I would also like to inform you that (not because of me) your business has been placed on the Do Not Patronise list of a large community of supporters of the second ammendment and the open carry of firearms. This community currently has over 25,000 members and is growning.
Please put much consideration into this issue, as the constitution is a very important thing to most people in our nation, and supporting the rights therein is the foundation of our society, and our nation.
With respect,
Chris Anderson
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Dear Chris,
Thank you for your email to Costco Wholesale.
Costco Wholesale is a membership-only warehouse club. It is not open to the general public. It restricts membership to a limited group of qualified individuals who agree to membership conditions. We have the right and the obligation to our members, to enact and enforce membership rules. The Member Service Employees at the exit doors are obliged to follow these rules. By obtaining a Costco membership card, our members agree to comply with the Membership Rules and the Privileges and Conditions of membership.
Costco does not believe that it is necessary for firearms to be brought into its warehouse stores, except in the case of authorized law enforcement officers. For the protection of all our members and employees, we feel this is a reasonable and prudent precaution to ensure a pleasant shopping experience and safe workplace. Our policy is meant to protect our members and employees in all warehouses around the world. This is not a new policy and we do not customize the policy for each individual city/county/state/country where we do business.
Our primary goal at Costco Wholesale is to keep our members happy. If you believe that our policy restricting members from bringing firearms into our warehouse stores is either unfair or excessively burdensome, or you cannot agree to abide by this policy, or you are dissatisfied for any other reason, Costco will promptly refund your annual membership fee in full.
Thank you,
Beth
Costco Wholesale Corporation
CRA