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I dont like there products but think there gun laws are great. The comments are great.
Also, saying they "follow state law" is disingenuous. State law allows them as private property owners to forbid weapons from their property. Costco is following state law and they ban firearms.
Not true. Costco doesn't ban guns, at least not all of them do. The one by me isn't pro-gun but they aren't anti either. I went in there OCing and when manager came out to talk to me she simply said it had to be concealed if I wanted to carry it in the store. There's no sign at the door, but apparently I was "scaring other patrons" with my big bad 1911.
Not true. Costco doesn't ban guns, at least not all of them do. The one by me isn't pro-gun but they aren't anti either. I went in there OCing and when manager came out to talk to me she simply said it had to be concealed if I wanted to carry it in the store. There's no sign at the door, but apparently I was "scaring other patrons" with my big bad 1911.
Not true. Costco doesn't ban guns, at least not all of them do. The one by me isn't pro-gun but they aren't anti either. I went in there OCing and when manager came out to talk to me she simply said it had to be concealed if I wanted to carry it in the store. There's no sign at the door, but apparently I was "scaring other patrons" with my big bad 1911.
Did you tell her to stick it?
It is not posted on their doors, or always enforced fully. Here is an excerpt from a policy that you have to dig very hard to find:
"Costco does not believe that it is necessary for firearms to be brought into its warehouse stores, except in the case of authorized law enforcement officers. For the protection of all our members and employees, we feel this is a reasonable and prudent precaution to ensure a pleasant shopping experience and safe workplace. Our policy is meant to protect our members and employees in all warehouses around the world. This is not a new policy and we do not customize the policy for each individual city/county/state/country where we do business.
Our primary goal at Costco Wholesale is to keep our members happy.(just not the ones who wish to exercise their 2A rights) added If you believe that our policy restricting members from bringing firearms into our warehouse stores is either unfair or excessively burdensome, or you cannot agree to abide by this policy, or you are dissatisfied for any other reason, Costco will promptly refund your annual membership fee in full."(We don't care if you are satisfied or happy, we just want it OUR way.) added
I see you are in WA, and I know numerous people who have been asked to leave their gun in the car at the Lacey store.
Ill be oc'ing at my local starbucks saturday