Costco official statement - they are anti-gun, anti-CCW - Page 4

Bill T · October 20, 2006, 02:33 PM

"Bill you seen the sign at Denny's?"

I haven't been in one in a while, but the last time I was it had the pistol with a line thru it sign in the waiting area. Bill T.

Wildalaska · October 20, 2006, 02:34 PM

so let me get this straight, you carry a gun to protect yourself, but you eat Denny's Food.

WildsoundslikeacontradictionAlaska

Desert Heat · October 20, 2006, 02:38 PM

I agree, If you don't support a certain policy of a business, don't support the business.

Bill T · October 21, 2006, 04:44 PM

"I agree, If you don't support a certain policy of a business, don't support the business."

It's easier to just ignore it, much the same way they choose to ignore my rights. Why handicap yourself by being forced to shop somewhere else and pay more? Money is too damn hard to come by. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. If you stay out of all business that don't agree with your way of thinking, you won't have too many places left to shop at. Bill T.

JIH · October 21, 2006, 04:57 PM

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And what WOULD YOU suggest as a good shorthand for the middle-of-the-road-fence-sitters-no-strong-opinion-either-way--on-gun-issues-general-public-which-are-the-all-important-swing-voters-at-election-time-for-keeping-our-gun-rights?

The easily-alienated.

Savage10FP308 · October 21, 2006, 05:13 PM

"As for dishonesty I don't feel it's dishonest to legally carry a legal weapon into a legal business."

And I don't feel it's dishonest to walk in to a legal bank and rob them of their legal tender. I guess that means it's ok right?

Bill T · October 21, 2006, 05:30 PM

"As for dishonesty I don't feel it's dishonest to legally carry a legal weapon into a legal business."

Nor do I. I think with the current way of thinking, and the way we are being legislated to death, especially with firearms, people will be forced to disregard more and more stupid firearms laws. I highly doubt this will result in anarchy. If Costco, or anywhere else, can produce a valid reason as to why people can't carry when the constitituion and the law says we can, I might then abide by their "law". But seeing as my personal safety is involved, and they can't produce a good reason, I'll choose to simply ignore it. Bill T.

DonR101395 · October 21, 2006, 05:44 PM

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"As for dishonesty I don't feel it's dishonest to legally carry a legal weapon into a legal business."

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And I don't feel it's dishonest to walk in to a legal bank and rob them of their legal tender. I guess that means it's ok right?

The difference between my scenario and your scenario is that in mine I have broken no laws, in your scenario you committed a felony. You seem to be hung up somehow that because a sign is posted somewhere it has some force of law.
As I said in a previous post the sign at Costco would mean absolutely nothing in Florida. If they discovered somehow that you were carrying all they could do is ask you to leave. If you refused to leave they could have a tresspassing citation issued by law enforcement. Also in Florida once a tresspassing citation is issued you don't go to jail unless you return to place the citation was issued. Incidently that is the same procedure they use for anyone who refuses to leave once asked it's not just limited to CCW. If they don't like your attitude and ask you to leave it's no different as far as the law is concerned.
Can you explain how doing something perfectly legal is dishonest? Just because some corporate executive doesn't like it doesn't make it dishonest.

Savage10FP308 · October 21, 2006, 06:10 PM

I think it is dishonest though. It is their property and if they say no guns then it would be against their rules and dishonest to take a gun in the store. I don't agree with the sign either, but that doesn't make it right of me to just waltz in the store carrying a firearm. As you said, it's your choice. If you really carry concealed then it shouldn't be a problem. Although, how would you feel if you had a "No Trespassing" sign on your property and someone didn't think it would be dishonest to come on to your property and proceeded to do so uninvited? We don't have to agree and I can sorta see where you are coming from so lets continue to have a civilized discussion.

DonR101395 · October 21, 2006, 06:36 PM

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I think it is dishonest though. It is their property and if they say no guns then it would be against their rules and dishonest to take a gun in the store. I don't agree with the sign either, but that doesn't make it right of me to just waltz in the store carrying a firearm. As you said, it's your choice. If you really carry concealed then it shouldn't be a problem. Although, how would you feel if you had a "No Trespassing" sign on your property and someone didn't think it would be dishonest to come on to your property and proceeded to do so uninvited? We don't have to agree and I can sorta see where you are coming from so lets continue to have a civilized discussion.

The example you used was an illegal act vs. mine which was a legal act. Once again your example is flawed. A no tresspassing sign has the force of law in FL and most if not all other states. There are laws governing tresspassing and there are laws governing CCW. The tresspassing laws say you can't go somewhere has posted "no tresspassing". The laws in FL governing CCW say you can't go into a school, bar (unless you're in an area setup primarily for dining), courthouse, police station, polling place, government building or any other place excluded by federal law. Unlike Texas with there 30.06 signs, Ohio with their signs and other states, Florida made no provision for signs in the law.

I think a better example for you to use would be to compare swearing in public. There is nothing illegal about saying GD in public, but it wouldn't be courteous especially if someone posted a sign asking you not to do it. It also might be seen as incourteous(sp) to CCW in a business if they posted a sign.

I see the point your trying to make. I just don't believe it's dishonest to exercise a legal and protected right. Even if I don't like the fact that they make you get a permit to exercise it. The real question here should be why do we need to get a permit to exercise our 2A rights, but not our 1A rights or any of the others?
As far as the signs go, I would advise do what your conscience tells you based on the laws in your state.

Edit: All for a civil debate. Please take no offense.

Glenn Bartley · October 21, 2006, 10:24 PM

I don't see what the problem is with what Costco wants on their own property. They have rights as do any other Americans, or people in America. Under the Constitution specifically the amendments to it in the Bill of Rights, your right to keep an bear arms is a meant as a protection from the government infringing on said right. There is no law, statutory or otherwise, of which i am aware, that allows you to infringe on the right of someone to run there priivate property the way they see fit. Of course businesses have to follow civil rights regulations and such, but this is not such an issue - though I think it should be viewed as just that. Private property, is after all - just that private property. If a state has laws that say otherwise, fine, but if this is not a question of law regarding concealed carry statutes, then forget about infringing on Costco's rights. What is good for the goose is good for the gander so to speak. As you have rights so to do they.

My advice if you do not like the policy is to start a grass roots boycot. It may do more than you might think to support the cause if you stick with it.

DonR101395 · October 21, 2006, 11:48 PM

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I don't see what the problem is with what Costco wants on their own property. They have rights as do any other Americans, or people in America. Under the Constitution specifically the amendments to it in the Bill of Rights, your right to keep an bear arms is a meant as a protection from the government infringing on said right. There is no law, statutory or otherwise, of which i am aware, that allows you to infringe on the right of someone to run there priivate property the way they see fit.

You're correct it's their property and my money. Maybe they should have a dress code also to make the shopping experience better. Me carrying a concealed gun on my person in no way infringes on them unless I show them my gun.

paramedic70002 · October 22, 2006, 09:33 AM

Costco (or any business) does not have to follow the principles laid down by the US Constitution, but they have to follow federal regulations, which are NOT in the Constitution. Arrrrrrhhh!!!!!!
It's time for a constitutional amendment to make the bill of rights universally applicable. Maybe during the next disaster, Blackwater USA can house their personnel in someone's house, or the national guard can search your home without a warrant (oh wait)!

mgdavis · October 22, 2006, 02:46 PM

We have no signs at the local Costco. Concealed is concealed, nobody knows but me. I went there last week and noticed a squished .223 casing in the parking lot on my way in. I think it would be amusing to scatter random peices of brass in the parking lots of anti-gun businesses.

Bill T · October 22, 2006, 03:05 PM

All this is about is what Costco "wants". Who cares? If you feel the need to carry concealed at Costco then do so. Whats going to happen if your found out? My guess is nothing. Why piss off a membership paying customer? All this is about is responding to what some [color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color] white shirt exec. wants. I worry more about the weather. Bill T.

gunslinger555 · October 22, 2006, 03:30 PM

From my understanding its not illegal to carry their so why not?

divemedic · October 22, 2006, 08:53 PM

The problem that I have with the "private property rights" crowd is this:

How can you claim that you have the right to remove my best means of defending myself from criminals, yet accept no responsibility for my safety? If I am robbed or injured by a violent criminal on your property AFTER being disarmed by your policy, you should be responsible for my damages.

Instead, the businesses who post "no weapons" signs hide behind "third party intervention" and claim not to be responsible for the acts of criminals, even though the signs they posted made the criminal more brazen AND took away my main means of self defense. I bet the owners of those large businesses travel with armed guards. I bet the money belonging to those businesses travels with armed guards. Guns are bad, unless they are guarding your stuff, I guess.

I will carry anyway. My right to be alive after defending myself from attack trumps your right to save money on your insurance by posting silly signs that accomplish nothing.

4D5 · October 22, 2006, 09:16 PM

Haven't been there in a while so I don't know if they have signage at the COSTCO here. However, I carry, concealed means concealed, if made I'd leave the cart and say have a nice "re-stocking day".

However, the most fun is leaving on your way out. They make you do the check your cart and reciept thing. Like they'ed know that small item in the bottom of your cart covered by a ton of other things. When I take my retired mom I usually send her ahead of me to the car because the following experience doesn't do much for her.

So... I've paid for my items, checker checked, another person loads paid for items in cart and away I go after paying. Get to the "line" to get my reciept "checked" and I just go around the line to the exit. I get the "hey just a minute I need to check your reciept/cart". I say, I just had a checker ring the items up, another put them in my cart and I paid for them them. If you want to check my reciept/cart, follow me to my vehicle and check it out as I load it into my vehicle

Mean while the sheeple just look on totally amazed

rem33 · October 22, 2006, 10:45 PM

Lets see, I quit em 'bout ten years ago, so what have I saved? $450 or so, and now I don't have to deal the carry problem or the city traffic to shop there either. I dislike heavy traffic and enjoy saving, so I'd say it's a win win situation.

David Armstrong · October 23, 2006, 02:57 PM

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As for dishonesty I don't feel it's dishonest to legally carry a legal weapon into a legal business.

I don't either, but many here are not suggesting that. They are suggesting/saying that they advocate illegally carrying.

David Armstrong · October 23, 2006, 03:00 PM

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I think with the current way of thinking, and the way we are being legislated to death, especially with firearms, people will be forced to disregard more and more stupid firearms laws.

and according to NAMBLA laws that prohibit sex between men and young boys are stupid. So it would be OK for them to disregard a law that they felt was stupid??

Glenn E. Meyer · October 23, 2006, 03:03 PM

My problem with the socalled private propetry mantra is that if bad things happen to said store owner, they call the police - paid for by my tax dollars.

Why should my tax dollars go to protect someone who wants to take away my right to defend myself on their private property. Let them hire their own private police and firearm to deal with trouble on their private property.

If they open themselves to the public - the private property mantra is BS.

David Armstrong · October 23, 2006, 03:08 PM

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How can you claim that you have the right to remove my best means of defending myself from criminals, yet accept no responsibility for my safety? If I am robbed or injured by a violent criminal on your property AFTER being disarmed by your policy, you should be responsible for my damages.

The business is not removing anything from you. The business is entering into an agreement with you---"we will allow you to shop with us if you will follow our rules." If you don't want to follow the rules, you don't have to. Nobody is forcing you to utilize that business and/or go on that property.

David Armstrong · October 23, 2006, 03:11 PM

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Why should my tax dollars go to protect someone who wants to take away my right to defend myself on their private property.

If it will make you feel better, Glenn, they are probably providing far more tax dollars than you are, assuming the same abyssmal level of academic pay we have<G>! But don't you expect people that visit your private property to follow your rules, and not do anything you specifically object to?

Bill T · October 23, 2006, 03:29 PM

"If you don't want to follow the rules, you don't have to."

Thats my thinking. I carry in Costco. Bill T.

October 21, 2006, 05:13 PM	#81
Savage10FP308 Junior member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Location: I live in Southern Illinois. Posts: 422	Don... "As for dishonesty I don't feel it's dishonest to legally carry a legal weapon into a legal business." And I don't feel it's dishonest to walk in to a legal bank and rob them of their legal tender. I guess that means it's ok right?

October 21, 2006, 06:10 PM	#84
Savage10FP308 Junior member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Location: I live in Southern Illinois. Posts: 422	I never said it was illegal. I think it is dishonest though. It is their property and if they say no guns then it would be against their rules and dishonest to take a gun in the store. I don't agree with the sign either, but that doesn't make it right of me to just waltz in the store carrying a firearm. As you said, it's your choice. If you really carry concealed then it shouldn't be a problem. Although, how would you feel if you had a "No Trespassing" sign on your property and someone didn't think it would be dishonest to come on to your property and proceeded to do so uninvited? We don't have to agree and I can sorta see where you are coming from so lets continue to have a civilized discussion.

October 21, 2006, 10:24 PM	#86
Glenn Bartley Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 283	I don't see what the problem is with what Costco wants on their own property. They have rights as do any other Americans, or people in America. Under the Constitution specifically the amendments to it in the Bill of Rights, your right to keep an bear arms is a meant as a protection from the government infringing on said right. There is no law, statutory or otherwise, of which i am aware, that allows you to infringe on the right of someone to run there priivate property the way they see fit. Of course businesses have to follow civil rights regulations and such, but this is not such an issue - though I think it should be viewed as just that. Private property, is after all - just that private property. If a state has laws that say otherwise, fine, but if this is not a question of law regarding concealed carry statutes, then forget about infringing on Costco's rights. What is good for the goose is good for the gander so to speak. As you have rights so to do they. My advice if you do not like the policy is to start a grass roots boycot. It may do more than you might think to support the cause if you stick with it. __________________ When I look in the mirror, I am happy to see, some of that nine year old boy, who used to be me. http://ballseyesboomers.blogspot.com/

October 22, 2006, 02:46 PM	#89
mgdavis Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2004 Location: Western Washington Posts: 397	We have no signs at the local Costco. Concealed is concealed, nobody knows but me. I went there last week and noticed a squished .223 casing in the parking lot on my way in. I think it would be amusing to scatter random peices of brass in the parking lots of anti-gun businesses. __________________ Since the internet is anonymous, I'm really good looking too.

October 22, 2006, 03:30 PM	#91
gunslinger555 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: Lima, ohio Posts: 580	From my understanding its not illegal to carry their so why not? __________________ (")_(") OMG!!! I think I shot bunny in the face!

October 20, 2006, 02:33 PM	#76
Bill T Junior member Join Date: September 19, 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 298	"Bill you seen the sign at Denny's?" I haven't been in one in a while, but the last time I was it had the pistol with a line thru it sign in the waiting area. Bill T.

October 20, 2006, 02:34 PM	#77
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	so let me get this straight, you carry a gun to protect yourself, but you eat Denny's Food. WildsoundslikeacontradictionAlaska

October 20, 2006, 02:38 PM	#78
Desert Heat Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 341	I agree, If you don't support a certain policy of a business, don't support the business.

October 21, 2006, 04:44 PM	#79
Bill T Junior member Join Date: September 19, 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 298	"I agree, If you don't support a certain policy of a business, don't support the business." It's easier to just ignore it, much the same way they choose to ignore my rights. Why handicap yourself by being forced to shop somewhere else and pay more? Money is too damn hard to come by. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. If you stay out of all business that don't agree with your way of thinking, you won't have too many places left to shop at. Bill T.

October 21, 2006, 05:30 PM	#82
Bill T Junior member Join Date: September 19, 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 298	"As for dishonesty I don't feel it's dishonest to legally carry a legal weapon into a legal business." Nor do I. I think with the current way of thinking, and the way we are being legislated to death, especially with firearms, people will be forced to disregard more and more stupid firearms laws. I highly doubt this will result in anarchy. If Costco, or anywhere else, can produce a valid reason as to why people can't carry when the constitituion and the law says we can, I might then abide by their "law". But seeing as my personal safety is involved, and they can't produce a good reason, I'll choose to simply ignore it. Bill T.

October 22, 2006, 09:33 AM	#88
paramedic70002 Member Join Date: July 11, 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 93	Costco (or any business) does not have to follow the principles laid down by the US Constitution, but they have to follow federal regulations, which are NOT in the Constitution. Arrrrrrhhh!!!!!! It's time for a constitutional amendment to make the bill of rights universally applicable. Maybe during the next disaster, Blackwater USA can house their personnel in someone's house, or the national guard can search your home without a warrant (oh wait)!

October 22, 2006, 03:05 PM	#90
Bill T Junior member Join Date: September 19, 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 298	All this is about is what Costco "wants". Who cares? If you feel the need to carry concealed at Costco then do so. Whats going to happen if your found out? My guess is nothing. Why piss off a membership paying customer? All this is about is responding to what some [color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color] white shirt exec. wants. I worry more about the weather. Bill T.

October 22, 2006, 08:53 PM	#92
divemedic Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2006 Posts: 1,310	The problem that I have with the "private property rights" crowd is this: How can you claim that you have the right to remove my best means of defending myself from criminals, yet accept no responsibility for my safety? If I am robbed or injured by a violent criminal on your property AFTER being disarmed by your policy, you should be responsible for my damages. Instead, the businesses who post "no weapons" signs hide behind "third party intervention" and claim not to be responsible for the acts of criminals, even though the signs they posted made the criminal more brazen AND took away my main means of self defense. I bet the owners of those large businesses travel with armed guards. I bet the money belonging to those businesses travels with armed guards. Guns are bad, unless they are guarding your stuff, I guess. I will carry anyway. My right to be alive after defending myself from attack trumps your right to save money on your insurance by posting silly signs that accomplish nothing. Last edited by divemedic; October 22, 2006 at 08:55 PM. Reason: my poor spelling and typing skills

October 22, 2006, 09:16 PM	#93
4D5 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Nevada, Carson Valley Posts: 194	When I do go... Haven't been there in a while so I don't know if they have signage at the COSTCO here. However, I carry, concealed means concealed, if made I'd leave the cart and say have a nice "re-stocking day". However, the most fun is leaving on your way out. They make you do the check your cart and reciept thing. Like they'ed know that small item in the bottom of your cart covered by a ton of other things. When I take my retired mom I usually send her ahead of me to the car because the following experience doesn't do much for her. So... I've paid for my items, checker checked, another person loads paid for items in cart and away I go after paying. Get to the "line" to get my reciept "checked" and I just go around the line to the exit. I get the "hey just a minute I need to check your reciept/cart". I say, I just had a checker ring the items up, another put them in my cart and I paid for them them. If you want to check my reciept/cart, follow me to my vehicle and check it out as I load it into my vehicle Mean while the sheeple just look on totally amazed

October 22, 2006, 10:45 PM	#94
rem33 Junior member Join Date: March 31, 2006 Posts: 1,528	Lets see, I quit em 'bout ten years ago, so what have I saved? $450 or so, and now I don't have to deal the carry problem or the city traffic to shop there either. I dislike heavy traffic and enjoy saving, so I'd say it's a win win situation.

October 23, 2006, 03:03 PM	#97
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	My problem with the socalled private propetry mantra is that if bad things happen to said store owner, they call the police - paid for by my tax dollars. Why should my tax dollars go to protect someone who wants to take away my right to defend myself on their private property. Let them hire their own private police and firearm to deal with trouble on their private property. If they open themselves to the public - the private property mantra is BS. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

October 23, 2006, 03:29 PM	#100
Bill T Junior member Join Date: September 19, 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 298	"If you don't want to follow the rules, you don't have to." Thats my thinking. I carry in Costco. Bill T.