Menards

[2A_Tom]

Nice work on your part. Sometimes a little effort goes a long way. BTW, I've never had any issue at Schererville Menards.

I had a positive talk with the Shererville Menards manager a year ago he asked me questions about indiana law and I answered them and directed lim to the IN Legislature so he could look up the citations for himself and encouraced him to get his larry. Very positive.

 

[2A_Tom]

Now if they would start selling ammo!

That would be awesome, with their buying power they could even bring the price back to reasonable limits.

 

[Rhoadmar]

Just recently bought storm doors and siding from Mishawaka Menards. Open carried there no problems. I will make them my first choice now that they have shown themselves to 2nd amendment friendly.

 

[Vilage.Idiot]

I am glad to hear Menards Has a pro-2A stance. I do most of my shopping there because of their large selection of heavily advertised AMERICAN MADE products

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Couple of things:

to the few who have said they're glad Menards has a "pro 2-A" stance... That's not entirely true.

Simply put, they're not "Anti-2A". They don't seem to care one way or another. IE - like Starbucks' stance: We follow state/local laws.

That is indeed a nit, but I like to pick nits.

Also, OP, it's not against forum rules for you to copy/paste your own email correspondence into a thread.

-J-

 

[wolfman]

Now if they would start selling ammo!

They already sell a lot of hunting gear in the fall, tree stands, ground blinds, and some deer processing tools.

 

[2A_Tom]

Ok, here you go.

Sent: 07/01/2013 09:49:10 PM CST
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I have spent thousands of, dollars at menards over the years. I live near the Griffith menards. I am in there all the time. Almost every employee know me by sight. I carry a side arm for personal protection. I open carry everywhere, and have been in the Griffith store hundreds of times without incident. *The security guard that has been there for years and knows me well has not been there the last several times I've been there. *There is a new guard there who allowed me to enter unaccosted, but as I was leaving after making a purchace, he stopped me and told me,that the manager had asked that I don't return unless I conceal my firearm. *Hello Home Depot. I will not buy anything from mENARDS any more.

Blue,

You are more than welcome to bring in your side arm. *I'll address this issue with the store manager.

Thank you,
Ray

-----Original Message-----
From:*guest@menards.info
*[mailto:guest@menards.info
]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 9:49 PM
To: Menard, Inc. - Guest Services
Subject: Website Guest Contact 07/01/2013 09:49:10 PM

Blue,- I am writing in regards to your email about your visit to our store. I definitely apologize for the inconvenience that you experienced. I personally want*to say, you are more than welcome to shop in our store with a side arm. Please allow us a second chance at retaining your business. I will address this with my security service along with my management staff. Please feel free to*contact me @ 219-972-4328 or by reply email.*
Thank You

JASON AGUIRRE
General Manager 1st Asst
Menard, Inc - GRIFFITH
6050 WEST RIDGE ROAD
GARY, IN 46408-1701
[P] (219) 972-4329
[F] 219-838-2616
GRIFGeneralManager@menards.com
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I just want to thank you again for your prompt response to my recent difficulty at your Griffith Indiana store. I shared the incident with a few friends and they advised me to give you a link to the Indiana Gun Owners forum so you could see the the positive response to your pro Second Amendment stance. Thank you again for your support of our Constitution.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry-issues-self-defense/305182-menards.html

 

[SMiller]

I have 2k worth of kitchen and bath supplies to buy this weekend, was planning to go to Lows since they are close, will be driving out of my way to go to Westfield Menards now.

I do not ask for a buisness to be 2A, all I ask is that they follow the state laws and not make their own, don't go out of your way to enforce your beliefs or rules...

 

[kawtech87]

Couple of things:

to the few who have said they're glad Menards has a "pro 2-A" stance... That's not entirely true.

Simply put, they're not "Anti-2A". They don't seem to care one way or another. IE - like Starbucks' stance: We follow state/local laws.

That is indeed a nit, but I like to pick nits.

 

[kawtech87]

I've been into Menards several times always while carrying. No problems.

 

[Redhorse]

They may be neutral about 2A arguments, however, at least they welcome gun owners into their stores.

 

[henktermaat]

I also love Menards and OC often when I go. I won't go to Home Depot at all, and Lows is a maybe.... but Menards is my #1 choice!

I've rated the two I go to as being 2AFriendly, looks like others in Indiana have as well

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Excellent! I hardly ever win anything!!!

-J-

 

[sempreobie]

Now if they would start selling ammo![/QUOTE

I would love to see that!

 

[rhino]

I like Menard's.

 

[wolfeden]

I am glad to hear that about the Menard chain of stores. I have spent thousands of dollars at the Valparaiso store throughout the years. The store manager there has on many occasions shown his compassion for his customers. I am glad to hear that Mr. Menard is a Constitutional supporter. My business will still take place with such a fine establishment.

 

[Dirtebiker]

That would be awesome, with their buying power they could even bring the price back to reasonable limits.

"free after rebate"