DoubleTap
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It's always nice to hear about positive encounters!
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2023 Statute change
- Thread starter ADulay
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ADulay
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The funny thing about all of the LEO stops previously is that although I was obviously stopped for the openly carried sidearm, not a single stop had me actually disarm!
Most asked for ID but other than that, it was "have a nice day" and I was on my way.
I haven't been stopped in a long time now. And haven't heard any complaints from other people in the restaurants and stores.
Just yesterday I was in a West Marine store getting an obscure boat electrical part and the manager mentioned that I couldn't have my sidearm in the store. I told him I'd go back out and put a shirt on if he would like. He just shook his head and said "don't shoot anybody". I told him I'd give it my best shot.
Perhaps West Marine does have a gun policy but I wasn't aware of it so no harm, no foul.
The checkout girl said the manager was in a bad mood as they were closing the store soon.
AD
Most asked for ID but other than that, it was "have a nice day" and I was on my way.
I haven't been stopped in a long time now. And haven't heard any complaints from other people in the restaurants and stores.
Just yesterday I was in a West Marine store getting an obscure boat electrical part and the manager mentioned that I couldn't have my sidearm in the store. I told him I'd go back out and put a shirt on if he would like. He just shook his head and said "don't shoot anybody". I told him I'd give it my best shot.
Perhaps West Marine does have a gun policy but I wasn't aware of it so no harm, no foul.
The checkout girl said the manager was in a bad mood as they were closing the store soon.
AD
Curmudgeon
Regular Member
Good on you to maintain your sense of humor. That manager, or anyone close enough to see/hear
might always remember that it was "the gun guy" who had the cooler head and better demeanor.
might always remember that it was "the gun guy" who had the cooler head and better demeanor.
color of law
Accomplished Advocate
The West Marine store at 700 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 is closing. This closure is part of a broader restructuring and bankruptcy process affecting the retailer, with specific reports indicating the shuttering of stores in Southwest Florida, including locations in Bonita Springs and Punta Gorda.