Five retailers have announced this week that they will start asking customers not to openly carry guns into their stores in states where open carry is legal.
Walgreens (WBA), CVS (CVS) and Wegmans announced the new policy Thursday afternoon, following announcements from Walmart (WMT) and Kroger (KR) on Wednesday.”We support the efforts of individuals and groups working to prevent gun violence, and continually review our policies and procedures to ensure our stores remain a safe environment,” CVS said in a statement.All of the retailers will still allow law enforcement officers to openly carry firearms.
It’s going to be interesting to observe how I’m treated by these establishments when I visit them next. As far as I can tell, they are making ‘requests’ and not setting ‘policy’.
I had an encounter with a local mall security manager a few years ago. One of his constables told me I couldn’t have my side-arm on their property. The property was not posted. After several emails and a face-to-face meeting with the head of security, I was assured that I would be treated respectfully by his staff on my next visit.
I’m thinking of printing the following essay and posting it at my local Walmart:
https://babylonbee.com/news/walmart-discontinues-sale-of-auto-parts-to-prevent-car-accidents
After all, a man has to have some fun …
chuckle, and they will not make the connection.
“No gun signs” = Liberals emotional feel good spasms.
“No gun signs” = Bureaucrats control ramping-up spasms.
“No Gun signs” = Come on in mass shooter.