TechnoWeenie
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I had sent an email to corporate before I joined, who stated that they allow lawful carrying of firearms. Obviously disallowing carry in a state/area that doesn't not allow it.
I went there to pull about 5K$ out for an upcoming auction, and within about 30 seconds of standing in line, I had a gentleman who was talking to whom I later learned was the assistant manager. I was about 15 feet away and heard him say 'that guy has a firearm, can he do that? he doesn't look like an officer or anything, I guess he's a security guard or something'.
I removed myself from the line, went over to the gentleman, and politely introduced myself and explained that I overheard him mentioning my firearm. He asked if I was security, I told him no, that you can carry anywhere, I was just a regular joe blow.
The asst manager then said that I could NOT carry and told me to put my weapon in my car, I politely interjected that I had already talked it over with corporate, and had an email response from them echoing that conversation. She excused herself to make a phone call.
I got back in line, waited about 2 more mins, when she came out and again asked if I was a security guard, then asked for my member ID, I gave it to her. She went back in..
I waited another 5 mins or so, finally getting up to the teller window, when the asst. manager came in behind the teller and said she just called the regional manager and I was not allowed to carry, and asked me to put my weapon in my vehicle. I again politely informed her that it had already been addressed, I was at the window and would like to finish my transaction at which point I would leave, she refused, stating that she would not help me if I was armed, and again repeated that I needed to put my weapon in my vehicle.
Not really having a choice, as I needed the money today, I locked my firearm in my car, and walked back in with an empty holster, but mag holder still occupied, and I finished the transaction.
I then went back to the manager and asked how they would rectify the situation, and she said that Vicki, the regional manager, or the 'security department' ,would call me (Sound familiar Colt?). I expressed my frustration, she apologized and emphasized that she didn't think I was a threat, but it was not allowed. I told her I understood her apprehension, but a man lawfully carrying a firearm, in a holster, with his ID, wallet, and bank card out, with a company polo on, dressed respectfully, is not gonna be the one to rob the bank. She again emphasized that it wasn't a matter of trusting me, it was a matter of policy. I told her how I was uneasy making such a large withdrawal being unarmed, and she kinda laughed and said something to the effect that 'in this area, I would be too'..
I then left.
They were polite at all times, which is at least a good change from all my other encounters.
I had sent an email to corporate before I joined, who stated that they allow lawful carrying of firearms. Obviously disallowing carry in a state/area that doesn't not allow it.
I went there to pull about 5K$ out for an upcoming auction, and within about 30 seconds of standing in line, I had a gentleman who was talking to whom I later learned was the assistant manager. I was about 15 feet away and heard him say 'that guy has a firearm, can he do that? he doesn't look like an officer or anything, I guess he's a security guard or something'.
I removed myself from the line, went over to the gentleman, and politely introduced myself and explained that I overheard him mentioning my firearm. He asked if I was security, I told him no, that you can carry anywhere, I was just a regular joe blow.
The asst manager then said that I could NOT carry and told me to put my weapon in my car, I politely interjected that I had already talked it over with corporate, and had an email response from them echoing that conversation. She excused herself to make a phone call.
I got back in line, waited about 2 more mins, when she came out and again asked if I was a security guard, then asked for my member ID, I gave it to her. She went back in..
I waited another 5 mins or so, finally getting up to the teller window, when the asst. manager came in behind the teller and said she just called the regional manager and I was not allowed to carry, and asked me to put my weapon in my vehicle. I again politely informed her that it had already been addressed, I was at the window and would like to finish my transaction at which point I would leave, she refused, stating that she would not help me if I was armed, and again repeated that I needed to put my weapon in my vehicle.
Not really having a choice, as I needed the money today, I locked my firearm in my car, and walked back in with an empty holster, but mag holder still occupied, and I finished the transaction.
I then went back to the manager and asked how they would rectify the situation, and she said that Vicki, the regional manager, or the 'security department' ,would call me (Sound familiar Colt?). I expressed my frustration, she apologized and emphasized that she didn't think I was a threat, but it was not allowed. I told her I understood her apprehension, but a man lawfully carrying a firearm, in a holster, with his ID, wallet, and bank card out, with a company polo on, dressed respectfully, is not gonna be the one to rob the bank. She again emphasized that it wasn't a matter of trusting me, it was a matter of policy. I told her how I was uneasy making such a large withdrawal being unarmed, and she kinda laughed and said something to the effect that 'in this area, I would be too'..
I then left.
They were polite at all times, which is at least a good change from all my other encounters.