New gun shop

[oink]

I was on SR5 in N. Stuart, N. of the bridge, when I saw stick in the ground signs saying "gun sale", then I noticed a new gun store/surplus store in the strip mall next to the road. I'm thinking, "Oh, cool".

On my return trip I stopped by. As I walked up to the door I saw some signage that appeared to support the 2nd amendment, but next to that were two other signs. One was the standard square sign with the image of a handgun with the red circle with the line through it. And then in case that wasn't clear, in pretty large letters next to that is clearly states "No Firearms". I've noticed it's fairly common for stores to have "No Firearms" signage posted but to also have next to that, signage stating "Licensed Concealed Carry Welcome" or words to that effect. But there was no such signage present.

Not expecting a gun shop to have a total no firearms policy I stuck my head in the door. There was an employee sitting at a desk close by so I questioned him on the signage. He replied that that's what the owner wants. (He didn't sound very happy but that could just be his personality.) I simply replied "Well he won't get any of my business." I then pulled my head back out of the door and left, never to let my shadow cross the threshold again.

If I remember, the next time I go by that way maybe I'll get a picture.

 

[Sevens]

Your next picture may be a vacant slot in a strip mall, formerly that of a business that was too dumb to understand it's potential customer base.

 

[Breakaway500]

First time I saw a Target store I thought "cool" till I was told the truth.

 

[Onomea]

Kinda like trying to make a success of a cigar bar with a no smoking policy.

 

[oink]

Went back by that way yesterday:

 

[Rpg]

I've seen similar signage on sporting goods stores here in Colorado. It's a confusing situation.

I've enquired about it in the store. I've learned that it means that cc liscenced folks can carry in the store but folks without cannot.

Much ado about nothing.

 

[LVSteve]

I've seen similar signage on sporting goods stores here in Colorado. It's a confusing situation.

I've enquired about it in the store. I've learned that it means that cc liscenced folks can carry in the store but folks without cannot.

Much ado about nothing.

Is that codified in Colorado law?

 

[Buford57]

Here in the Land of Lincoln, that sign means ONLY CCL holders are prohibited from entry.

Now there are plenty of state laws related to carrying firearms, but the statute number on the only sign that has any force of law applies only as a restriction on the CCL. And yes, I have had some success calmly explaining that to merchants who only displayed the sign because their insurance agent recommended it. Our state rifle association printed fliers explaining the facts when the law was passed and I saw some signs removed, including chain groceries and big box stores. If it works here I would imagine in an gun-friendly state like Florida the adjacent "Closed" sign in the OPs picture will soon become permanent.

 

[Rudi]

Blithering idiots.

 

[Kevin J.]

Seems like an oxymoron to me.

My LGS has a sign stating "all weapons need to unloaded and cased. All CCW sidearms need to be holstered until needed.".

Seems to make more sense.

 

[oink]

I've seen similar signage on sporting goods stores here in Colorado. It's a confusing situation.

I've enquired about it in the store. I've learned that it means that cc liscenced folks can carry in the store but folks without cannot.

Much ado about nothing.

As I stated in the OP, I asked. No firearms, period!

 

[Rpg]

Is that codified in Colorado law?

No it's not from Colorado statutes.

It's an effort not to annoy those with cc permits but allow those with a modicum of understanding of the law and training in, but exclude those without.

Probably something the insurer likes and will charge less for than if the insured let anyone in with a gun. Insurance companies have extraordinarily comprehensive data on risk: better than law enforcement . It's all about reducing the risk.

 

[wood714]

That's the thing about concealed carry.

They'd never know you have it. Those signs don't mean anything to me.

 

[Rustyt1953]

^^^^

Yep, concealed means concealed. Unless they have wands, detectors or x-ray vision they won't know.

 

[oink]

Yes, it's unlikely anyone would have seen my AIWB Hellcat. Yes, he's free to post any sign he wants. I'm free to not patronage his establishment, and I won't.

Florida is not at this time a constitutional carry State. Bad guys will just ignore the sign. Anyone without a CCW permit is committing a crime if they carry openly or concealed, with few exceptions. Therefore I must assume the sign was directed at CCW holders. Plus I verbally confirmed it. I can get anything I need elsewhere.

 

[wuluf]

This is the door to the LGS where I work part time..

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