Home Depot Concealed Carry Policy

[constmantx]

Received this response by e-mail a few moments ago from Home Depot concerning concealed carry policy.

"Thank you for contacting The Home Depot.

The Home Depot does not prohibit anyone who is legally permitted to
carry firearms from entering our stores, provided the firearms are
carried in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

In addition, The Home Depot has a long-standing policy prohibiting
employees from carrying weapons in its stores.

For any further assistance please visit or contact the Store Manger of
your local Home Depot store.

Sincerely,

Felicia Walker

Resolution Expeditor-The Home Depot Email Team
1-800-654-0688 ext.72698"

 

[B2Tall]

That's good to know considering that 30 minutes ago I was CCing at a Home Depot :biggrin:

 

[Midnight]

I don't care what they're views on CC is. If they aren't posted at the front door, I'm CCing anyway.

 

[S&W645]

Just don't try getting credit thru them if you sell or manufacture anything for firearms. And I CC there just like in a Lowes.

 

[kudzu]

Just don't try getting credit thru them if you sell or manufacture anything for firearms.

Interesting, can you tell us more?

 

[S&W645]

Interesting, can you tell us more?

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Also was an article in one of the gun mags this month about it.

 

[kudzu]

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Also was an article in one of the gun mags this month about it.

Thanks! I am not surprised, just hadn't heard about the situation.

 

[NavyLCDR]

constmantx,

Exactly why did you write to them in the first place?

 

[twogunwilly]

constmantx,

Exactly why did you write to them in the first place?

This.
Sometimes gun owners are our worst enemies. Why draw attention, just go about your business. DADT is a much better policy.

 

[sprinklerguy28]

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The pictures for this article were taken of me at Home Depot. They have always been great in allowing OC or CC.

 

[constmantx]

I was informed that Lowe's didn't allow concealed carry, even if licensed.

 

[kudzu]

IMHO - If it's not posted, exactly as required by law, carry concealed and don't raise an issue likely to muck it up for everybody else.

 

[S&WM&P40]

IMHO - If it's not posted, exactly as required by law, carry concealed and don't raise an issue likely to muck it up for everybody else.

While local stores will never be able to post their stores unless getting the Ok from HQ. They are allowed to disregard HQ policy's "That they follow all local/state/Federal laws and we welcome the lawful carry of firearms in our stores" Store managers are allowed to discriminant against customers who are LAWFULLY carrying a firearm by asking them to leave and not return with the firearm. So this blanket e-mail and corporate policy is a cop-out because they fail to enforce it at store levels. They have it on the books to cover them self's should someone take issue to being asked to leave. They can play the "it's not us game" and point to their policy on firearms. Then shift all blame onto the store it's self trying to claim "store personal did not follow our policy's". In till such company's enforce such policy's to be followed they are anti in my book.

 

[S&W645]

I was informed that Lowe's didn't allow concealed carry, even if licensed.

Not a problem here. I do it all the time.

 

[S&WM&P40]

Not a problem here. I do it all the time.

LOL, well your not allowed to carry any other way but concealed in FL unless on your own land.

 

[NavyLCDR]

I was informed that Lowe's didn't allow concealed carry, even if licensed.

By whom? Probably just a rogue local store manager. You cannot assume that local managers are operating within the policies of the corporate office.

 

[S&WM&P40]

By whom? Probably just a rogue local store manager.

You cannot assume that local managers are operating within the policies of the corporate office.

But sadly most due LOL.

 

[cardinalfan]

I have never seen a sign at Lowe's and carry in there all the time.

 

[Austin]

Thanks for the FYI

 

[m1gunr]

Lowes carry policy.....

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:45
To: Stone, Jeffrey A PRC FRCNW
Subject: EIT000001946692Lowes: (Order Questions)
Replied On 8/7/2008 10:42:23 AM----------------------------------------

Dear Jeff Stone:
Thank you for giving Lowe's the opportunity to respond to your concerns regarding our policy on firearms in our stores.
Lowe's currently does, and will continue to abide by federal, state and local laws regarding firearms, and we do not prohibit customers from carrying firearms into our stores.
Our first and foremost concern is for the safety of our customers, however; we take all comments and concerns from our customers seriously. We are considerate of all customers, and will remain neutral regarding the right to carry firearms. We will respect federal, state and local laws regarding this.
If Lowe's can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call 1-866-284-8989 or email [email protected]. You may also contact us by mailing your correspondence

Thank you,
Julie Holloway
Lowe's Executive Customer Service