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Bruser 160 wrote:
My friend and I were just in Great Lakes Gun Shop here in Lapeer, and in big letters on the door it states,"No loaded guns, No exceptions." I find this offensive for a gun shop to have this rule. It`s not going to deter crime in any way, as we all know. I just wanted to let everyone know about this.:banghead::banghead::banghead:
We have a store here in Moscow, Idaho, called Tri-State Distributors, which started as an Army Surplus store. They stock and sell several hundred firearms, as well as all manner of hunting, fishing, and camping supplies. They are also an Ace Hardwaredealer.We are located in a college town, in a town that is often described as being the most liberal in Idaho.
I was told many months ago by the sporting goods manager that they do not allow open carry in their store. I had heard that from other area OC'ers, but decided to test it for myself. When I asked why a store that sell guns and started as an Army surplus store would not allow OC, I was informed that other customers had complained about being "uncomfortable" when seeing OC'ers in the store.
Although it is one of the only stores in this small town for many of the items one would want to buy, I now refuse to shop ther unless I know I just can't get it anywhere else. I have been in there recently for a few things during their Dutch Auction sale where they give big discounts for older merchandise (I got a new pair of wading boots for fishing and some lures), but aside from that I do not shop there regularly anymore. Sad, because it used to be my favorite store.
I have also decided to send them letters/notices when I spend money on stuff I could have gotten there, letting them know how much money their store lost out on for that purchase.
Dave R