Last week while with my son and father I was walking into BP. There's usually a greeter at the front who lets you know if there are sales or specials. This day I was OCing my G17 in a Serpa for all to see.
The young gentleman at the door says all weapons are checked in or covered. No exceptions.
I replied that was contrary to previous visits. Was it a new policy?
He stated that was how it has always been since he had worked for the company. Now that could have been for years or minutes but I drew my line in the sand there and then. I asked if law enforcement had to cover and he replied of course not.
That's when I politely asked to speak with management.
He walked away and quickly came back saying it would be alright for this visit and the manager was on a conference call. So we went in and did our shopping. As we walked to the register I stated I wanted to speak with a manager.
I may as well have asked for an audience with the pope.
5 other people running interference for him tried to "help me with my issue". I said I wanted the manager only. I introduced myself and told him about INGO and that BP was not on our list of places that didn't allow carrying of sidearms and how distuebed our members would be to learn of this new policy.
The manager said the greeter was mistaken and would be taught that this is not the company's policy whatsoever. Please carry as I see fit as ling as its legal and safe. BP is very pro-2A. He said to contact him personally if I had any other concerns.
My father was under the impression the greeter was enforcing some personal agenda and I can't disagree. All's well that ends well.
The young gentleman at the door says all weapons are checked in or covered. No exceptions.
I replied that was contrary to previous visits. Was it a new policy?
He stated that was how it has always been since he had worked for the company. Now that could have been for years or minutes but I drew my line in the sand there and then. I asked if law enforcement had to cover and he replied of course not.
That's when I politely asked to speak with management.
He walked away and quickly came back saying it would be alright for this visit and the manager was on a conference call. So we went in and did our shopping. As we walked to the register I stated I wanted to speak with a manager.
I may as well have asked for an audience with the pope.
5 other people running interference for him tried to "help me with my issue". I said I wanted the manager only. I introduced myself and told him about INGO and that BP was not on our list of places that didn't allow carrying of sidearms and how distuebed our members would be to learn of this new policy.
The manager said the greeter was mistaken and would be taught that this is not the company's policy whatsoever. Please carry as I see fit as ling as its legal and safe. BP is very pro-2A. He said to contact him personally if I had any other concerns.
My father was under the impression the greeter was enforcing some personal agenda and I can't disagree. All's well that ends well.
