Bank of America (Gun Owners READ)

[wxchick.h3]

WOW they just keep digging themselves into a bigger hole. I will never bank there!

 

[ludlow]

Folks need to dump BOF for many many reasons, with the gun aspect the iceing on the cake. Find a local community bank or credit union. Any large bank is a good idea to stay away from.

Completely agree. Many good options out there that offer the same level of service (if not better) than the big banks.

 

[Boiler1529]

My gf is in the banking field and does nothing but complain about bofa and their lack of professionalism when she has to deal with them. I'll have to share this with her to just fuel her hatred.

 

[Pocketman]

I'm no fan of BofA, but something tells me there's more to this story that what we're hearing from McMillan.

NRA-ILA | Bank Of America Clarifies Position

 

[Roadie]

I'm no fan of BofA, but something tells me there's more to this story that what we're hearing from McMillan.

NRA-ILA | Bank Of America Clarifies Position

Somebody is lying to cover their ass, and I tend to lean toward it being BoA..

 

[OneBadV8]

Somebody is lying to cover their ass, and I tend to lean toward it being BoA..

I'm betting they're losing more business and/or getting more backlash than they expected. They probably assumed that since most gun owners are quiet and mind their own business that this wouldn't affect them.

 

[Phil502]

Mcmillan made a pretty bold statement, if it's a lie, I think they could get sued for slander, maybe.

 

[nucone]

Isn't it interesting that boa is the card issued by Bass Pro Shops. I think I will cancel that card.

 

[brandonq2]

I'm no fan of BofA, but something tells me there's more to this story that what we're hearing from McMillan.

NRA-ILA | Bank Of America Clarifies Position

Article posted May 28, 2010. It appears that the NRA should re-visit it's position to " monitor business activities to ensure that gun owners and gun related business receive fair treatment." I think this article from 2 years ago just confirms that this has been an ongoing issue.

 

[Roadie]

Article posted May 28, 2010. It appears that the NRA should re-visit it's position to " monitor business activities to ensure that gun owners and gun related business receive fair treatment." I think this article from 2 years ago just confirms that this has been an ongoing issue.

Excellent observation.. I didnt notice the date myself.

 

[cordex]

Apparently this was posted by BoA via Facebook (I don't Facebook so ...):

We want to let you know that we hear your comments and questions regarding one of our customers. While we cannot discuss the details of any individual client we work with, we can assure you the allegations being made here are completely false. Bank of America does not have a policy that prohibits us from banking clients in this industry. In fact, we have numerous, longstanding customers in the industry.
We are also extremely proud of our support of the US military and reject any assertion to the contrary. We count as clients many companies that provide for our nation’s defense. We employ thousands of veterans, Guardsmen, and Reservists, and plan to increase our hiring this year.

 

[jbhummer2]

I am not surprised by them doing that. they shouldn't even have the name America in their name. even though we do own them....

 

[acss502]

Glad their not my b. I know my bank funds great firearm/military research!!

 

[jmdavis984]

Folks need to dump BOF for many many reasons, with the gun aspect the iceing on the cake. Find a local community bank or credit union. Any large bank is a good idea to stay away from.

+1 on a locally owned community bank. They can't afford to turn customers away, and the service is always great. I've banked small and local since I've had a bank account, and they get the same rates for $ as all the big guys.

 

[1911 mike]

I just cancelled my B O A credit account. They wanted to know why. The lady at the bank said she had never heard of it and would get back with me asap. My savings acct. was $3970.43. Checking acct. was $1933.02. She says," if I can get this cleared up will you bring your business back with us?" I told her I'd think about it. Since, I opened an acct. with a Credit Union in my town. BOA, I'm waiting!!!

 

[looney2ns]

I just cancelled my B O A credit account. They wanted to know why. The lady at the bank said she had never heard of it and would get back with me asap. My savings acct. was $3970.43. Checking acct. was $1933.02. She says," if I can get this cleared up will you bring your business back with us?" I told her I'd think about it. Since, I opened an acct. with a Credit Union in my town. BOA, I'm waiting!!!

Many other reasons to leave BOA besides the McMillian deal.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Apparently this was posted by BoA via Facebook (I don't Facebook so ...): We are also extremely proud of our support of the US military and reject any assertion to the contrary. We count as clients many companies that provide for our nation’s defense. We employ thousands of veterans, Guardsmen, and Reservists, and plan to increase our hiring this year.

I know you didn't write this so it isn't directed at you but what does that have to do with being anti-Gun?

Are vets, guardsmen and reservists the "only ones professional enough in this room to handle a Glock Fotay??"

 

[SSGSAD]

Are we sure this is real? This is the most poorly written letter from a director of operations that I have ever seen. Makes me wonder about it's validity.

boa, has a "special program" for ILLEGAL aliens, to get CREDIT..... Heard that on Paul Harveys' show, several years ago ..... THAT is enough for ME NOT to do ANY bus. w/ them .....

 

[cordex]

I know you didn't write this so it isn't directed at you but what does that have to do with being anti-Gun?

Are vets, guardsmen and reservists the "only ones professional enough in this room to handle a Glock Fotay??"

While I didn't write it, I think it probably is to address the folks who are pointing to McMillan's work with the military and implying that BoA's closing McMillan's accounts is a sign of them being anti-military.

 

[2A_Tom]

I admit that I did not rfead every post so if this is a dupe sorry, hard to read on my phone.

http://consumerist.com/2010/04/reach-bank-of-americas-ceo.html

brian.t.moynihan@bankofamerica.com

I sent an e mail to their ceo and suggested they change their name.

Suggested, Bank of Obama or Banko Nazional Zocialist Internazional ( B NAZI)