CC restrictions in Gunstores..

[mbliss57]

I was at the Gander Mountain in Sheffield Village OH yesterday. There is a sign on the front door stating that all guns must be checked at the service desk, but the smaller print below that says "This does not apply to CCW permit holders."

They just don't want you taking the gun out your holster while you are in the store.

Next time I stop at the Mentor Gander M. I will double check their sign. But I read it quite carefully as I was looking for the exception to CC. I know what the store owner/ corporation wants...no ND on it property. But it's not hard to say "Do not unholster any weapons for any reason unless it's for self defense or some such language."

First mbliss57, if you live in NE Ohio why are you wasting your time at Gander Mountain, Fin Feather and Fur is so much more suitable and has better prices.

As for Fin Feather Fur vs Gander Mountain..I agree 90%. But GM is 10 minutes from my house and FFF is 1 hour. Besides I only go to GM to look at their used gun selection. I have found 3 jewels in there by doing that. IMO they under priced 2 semi autos and 1 wheel guns by several hundred each. So it's worth the 5 minutes i am in there once every couple of months to check. FFFs nor GMs used gun selection are very extensive. GMs used guns are USUALLY way over priced.

 

[Trons]

All the gun stores around my neck of the woods have a sign that basically says if you're going to remove the gun for holster fitting or gun smithing, it has to be checked, if not, then keep it holstered unless the need arises.

FYI, I do most of my gun shopping, as mentioned in previous threads, at the local GM because they price match and the staff is much nicer.

 

[isaactc]

Sorry if you disagree, but I would not do business with ANY business that does not allow concealed carry. ESPECIALLY a gun store. Who owns it, Nancy Pelosi???

 

[usm1rifle]

No problem with CC at my local GM.

Big problem with stupid prices.

Same here in MN.

 

[jfd]

LGS in my town has a large sign over the door on exterior that states "All guns must be in a case"....I've never asked about CC guns on one's body but I think of my holster as a "case" when I go there, suspect most other CCW holders do to. Have never been questioned by any store personnel. If ever told I was in violation of store policy by carrying concealed I would gladly take my business elsewhere.

 

[hoc9sw]

I travel TX, LA, and AR often. All the various stores have rules that weapons be presented at the desk, except for CC, which may NOT be displayed or removed from the holster on premises. At my ranges, you may NOT unholster a CC weapon. If you want to shoot it, remove it in the car, unload it, and put it in a case/rug.

All of the above exempt CC weapons, so long as they remain CC. I saw a guy at Cabela's hike up his shirt to "show" someone his CC. He was escorted out, and "invited" to never return.

CC means CC. Amazing how many folks do not understand that.

 

[Rastoff]

I have seen it many times. A guy with a concealed gun just has to show it off and the temptation is much larger in the gun store. These clowns take a loaded gun out and point it in all directions. Then, if a conscientious person mentions muzzle control, they try to belittle him by calling him a safety sally or some other attempt at derogation.

There are a few places around here that have similar signs. Those signs are only intended for the idiots. As long as you keep it in your holster, they don't really care.

 

[4011]

I have no problem with it. As said above to many goobers not thinking about my safety.

 

[caleb4387]

what is the other store? they wont get my businness as an ohio resident

 

[wahoo_oh]

Not sure another Ohio store was mentioned other than Fin Feather & Fur. They have a similar sign requiring any gun that is going to be handled in the store must be checked at the service desk.

Doesn't apply to CCW permit holders, so long as you keep it concealed. I've never had a problem carrying at FFF.

 

[Abflyboy]

Concealed is concealed and if you are carrying concealed, it needs to stay that way. If you want to take out and play with it, leave the store premises, make it safe, and comply with all store guidelines about bringing a firearm THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT into the store.

In my state, if you are carrying concealed in a non-government establishment that is posted NO FIREARMS and it becomes known that you have a firearm, only trespassing charges can be filed. There is no legal clause that states anyone other than law enforcement can disarm a legal CCW holder. So your choices would be 1) to carry CONCEALED and keep it concealed, knowingly disobeying that business's posted policy, 2) don't patronize that business, or 3) disarm yourself and give them your money.

 

[therewolf]

Vote with your wallet. I don't buy where I can't carry.

Whole states lose my business. NJ, IL, CA, NY, MD, when I

travel, I either drive through them without stopping, or don't

cross their border in the first place. Stores are the same. If

they want me as a customer, they better treat me right. I spend

too much money to be giving it to people who have their heads

stuck up their, ah, sleeves. Yeah, that's it...

 

[Kid44]

General Motors?

Cabela's here has a similar sign but it's referring to guns you intend to remove from the protection of your holster. We can carry openly or concealed without 'checking' the gun in on arrival. If you intend to test fit your gun to their holster, they want to check it first. Not unreasonable.

Believe it or not, but there are stupid people that own guns. The store doesn't want a customer trying to jam a loaded handgun into a holster with other customers around.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure General Motors has an indoor range, it's right down the hall from the executive cafeteria.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Unless I am going through a metal detector, I ignore those signs like I ignore the yellow speed limit signs on exit ramps. I consider them merely a suggestion. My carry gun(s) are well concealed, and I don't take it out except to use it, no matter what. I'll take my chances with management if I have to . . .

I stopped by GM and another large shooting range gun shop last night to do some window shopping. Maybe I am nuts but why would a store that sells ammo and guns and have a range require you to check your guns at the door. No loaded guns allowed. Is this normal in all states..Ohio is pretty gun friendly. This struck me as very odd.
The employees at the range all open carried firearms yet they didn't want me in there if I had a concealed/ unconcealed loaded gun...yet the teach CCW classes.

The GM store actually wanted all guns checked in when you walked in. Maybe they would put a zip tie through the lock works I didn't ask.
Now that I think about it they do that same at all gun shows..just not sure I understand it.
It's like double talk..." buy your CCWs here but you cannot use it here."

 

[KSDeputy]

I have never been in a gun store in KS that requires that, including Cabela's. I would not surrender mine ever if there were such a sign because by KS law I can carry mine anywhere an active officer can.

 

[Comrad]

There's a steel can looks like a safe about the size of a one pound coffee can at the door of the Bass Pro in NJ. Is that to fire into to be sure the chamber is empty, I can't find the name of it and that has to raise a few eye brows if there is one in the pipe and it's a big one. I'd be pretty mad if someone fired a round in the store without warning, I have enough problems with my hearing.

 

[HarrishMasher]

Every gun store here in South Florida has a sign on the door:

"No loaded guns allowed" That applies to concealed guns or otherwise. Always surprised me. I carry anyway and so does everyone else. But never pull your concealed gun out in a gun store, it is a great way to get shot dead. On video it will totally be a justified shooting too.

I have seen more than one dumbass pull their concealed gun out in a gunstore. I hit the deck every time. They then get a lecture from the staff on how they could have been shot.

 

[Mainsail]

In my state, if you are carrying concealed in a non-government establishment that is posted NO FIREARMS and it becomes known that you have a firearm, only trespassing charges can be filed.

What state would that be?

Traditionally you have to be told to leave before a trespassing citation could be issued.

 

[Rastoff]

Vote with your wallet. I don't buy where I can't carry.

Whole states lose my business. NJ, IL, CA, DE, MD, when I

travel, I either drive through them without stopping, or don't

cross their border in the first place.

Always nice to see a gun enthusiast that supports gun control. This is exactly what they want. Those state governments thank you for supporting their agenda.

 

[Muss Muggins]

There's a steel can looks like a safe about the size of a one pound coffee can at the door of the Bass Pro in NJ. Is that to fire into to be sure the chamber is empty, I can't find the name of it and that has to raise a few eye brows if there is one in the pipe and it's a big one. I'd be pretty mad if someone fired a round in the store without warning, I have enough problems with my hearing.

Those devices are are usually called clearing stations or unloading barrels. They're used to point the muzzle at while unloading. Nobody just points a gun at it and pulls the trigger.

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