I was in toys r us yesterday, open carrying as usual.
My wife spoke with an employee about a toy, and the employee spoke to her and left.
After she left, my daughter was playing with the toy train display they have, and I was approached by the same employee.
She informed me that they don't allow guns in the store, it is a new policy, and that there was a sign posted on the door.
I responded "Ok, I better go stop my wife from spending money here then."
I picked up my daughter, and approached my wife, and from about 15 ft away told her "Don't buy that, they are anti gun."
Several people were standing at the checkout line and heard me say that. Not sure what they thought.
My wife expressed concern, since we wanted to buy a toy for my daughter, so I assured her (loudly, but not overly so) "Don't worry, we'll buy the same toy from a place that respects our rights."
We left. On the way out I verified that there is a no firearms sign on the door.
As such, I will be writing a letter to toys 'r' us detailing my disappointment in their policy, and asking if it is a national policy or if this local store is acting on it's own. I will also be informing them that I will not be spending money in their stores unless and until they fix their policies.
I ask others to join me until this is resolved.
This is the text of an email I sent to Toys 'R' Us.
To whom it may concern,
Earlier today I was open carrying a firearm in accordance with Utah law in the Orem, Utah Toys 'R' Us store.
I was going to buy a toy for my daughter, but before I was able to, I was informed by an employee that I could not have my firearm in the store. I was further informed there is a sign to that effect on the front door of the store.
I replied that I would leave, and not spend any money there. I put the toy back and left.
I went to a local Wal-Mart and bought the exact same toy there, despite the slightly higher price.
I am a concealed carry permit holder, and carry a firearm for defense of myself and my family.
I would like to inquire if this is a corporate policy, or if this might be an individual store doing it's own thing.
Pending your response, I will not be spending any money in any Toys 'R' Us stores, or Babies 'R' Us stores.
I will also being asking members of www.utahconcealedcarry.com and www.opencarry.org as well as everyone with whom I regularly associate with, to join me in such a boycott.
I would appreciate a timely reply on this matter.
Sincerly,
Thx.
My wife spoke with an employee about a toy, and the employee spoke to her and left.
After she left, my daughter was playing with the toy train display they have, and I was approached by the same employee.
She informed me that they don't allow guns in the store, it is a new policy, and that there was a sign posted on the door.
I responded "Ok, I better go stop my wife from spending money here then."
I picked up my daughter, and approached my wife, and from about 15 ft away told her "Don't buy that, they are anti gun."
Several people were standing at the checkout line and heard me say that. Not sure what they thought.
My wife expressed concern, since we wanted to buy a toy for my daughter, so I assured her (loudly, but not overly so) "Don't worry, we'll buy the same toy from a place that respects our rights."
We left. On the way out I verified that there is a no firearms sign on the door.
As such, I will be writing a letter to toys 'r' us detailing my disappointment in their policy, and asking if it is a national policy or if this local store is acting on it's own. I will also be informing them that I will not be spending money in their stores unless and until they fix their policies.
I ask others to join me until this is resolved.
This is the text of an email I sent to Toys 'R' Us.
To whom it may concern,
Earlier today I was open carrying a firearm in accordance with Utah law in the Orem, Utah Toys 'R' Us store.
I was going to buy a toy for my daughter, but before I was able to, I was informed by an employee that I could not have my firearm in the store. I was further informed there is a sign to that effect on the front door of the store.
I replied that I would leave, and not spend any money there. I put the toy back and left.
I went to a local Wal-Mart and bought the exact same toy there, despite the slightly higher price.
I am a concealed carry permit holder, and carry a firearm for defense of myself and my family.
I would like to inquire if this is a corporate policy, or if this might be an individual store doing it's own thing.
Pending your response, I will not be spending any money in any Toys 'R' Us stores, or Babies 'R' Us stores.
I will also being asking members of www.utahconcealedcarry.com and www.opencarry.org as well as everyone with whom I regularly associate with, to join me in such a boycott.
I would appreciate a timely reply on this matter.
Sincerly,
Thx.