Toys 'R' Us, Babies 'R' Us "NO GUNS" Policy

Don H · September 10, 2010, 05:27 PM

Quoted below is the response from Toys 'R' Us regarding a question from a member on another forum regarding a "NO GUNS" sign posted at a local Toys 'R' Us:

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Response (Richard Latner) - 09/10/2010 02:11 PM
Dear Mr. McDonald,

I have included a copy of the Corporate Policy Regarding Firearms in Stores:

General Company Policy on Firearms

• At Toys“R”Us, Inc., the safety and security of our customers and our employees is, and always has been, our highest priority.

• As a retailer that welcomes millions of kids and families into our stores across the country each year, we take our responsibility to create only the safest shopping environment very seriously.

• While we respect citizens’ rights to carry firearms in public areas according to certain state laws, our company policy prohibits customers from doing so in any of our stores out of an abundance of caution for the safety and protection of the children and families shopping with us.

• We make our customers aware of this policy by posting signs at the front of each of our Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide.

• It is also our policy not to sell any toy gun that could be mistaken for a real gun. Toys“R”Us was the first retailer in the U.S. to adopt this policy, which was established in 1994.

I hope this answers your questions for you and you continue to shop with Toys "R" Us. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Rich Latner
Corporate Guest Relations

The entire thread can be found here: http://www.utahconcealedcarry.com/fo...hp?f=12&t=9505

oneounceload · September 10, 2010, 06:20 PM

Their store, their choice, their policy..............don't like it, don't shop there

Microgunner · September 10, 2010, 06:31 PM

When I come across these signs posted on store fronts I ignor them. The worst they will do is throw me out. I'd rather risk that than facing a madman's gun unarmed.

C Philip · September 10, 2010, 06:31 PM

In many states, Utah being one of them, company policy against guns does not have legal backing. The only thing they can do is ask you to leave the store if they see you carrying, and if you don't leave you're guilty of tresspassing. Just carry concealed if you must shop there and you'll be fine.

oneounceload · September 10, 2010, 06:59 PM

Why would you shop at a place that you don't respect because of the way they treat your 2nd A rights? It's not like Toys R Us is the cheapest place for toys or the only place...........support companies that support your rights or do not complain about it

spacecoast · September 10, 2010, 07:02 PM

If you find yourself needing your weapon in a Toys 'r Us, I doubt if anyone is going to mind you having it.

Don H · September 10, 2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oneounceload

Their store, their choice, their policy..............don't like it, don't shop there

Precisely!

Brian Pfleuger · September 10, 2010, 07:44 PM

Interesting. I've been to the local store a number of times... armed every time... and never seen any such signage. Actually, I've never seen signs prohibiting concealed carry anywhere in NY state. I don't know if state law doesn't allow it or if (upstate) NYers just aren't so freaked out about guns as people seem to be elsewhere.

P99AS9 · September 10, 2010, 07:47 PM

I don't have young kids and wouldn't need to shop at Toys 'R' Us or Babies 'R' Us anyway, but I would just ignore the signs. It's your right.

Kreyzhorse · September 10, 2010, 08:21 PM

Their store, their policy. Take your business elsewhere or, if legal, ignore the sign.

In Kentucky for example, if I were to carry in a Toys R Us, it wouldn't be illegal for me to do so. If caught however, the store has every right to ask me to leave. If I do not, then I can be charged with trespassing but there would be no weapons charges.

**Aguila Blanca** · September 11, 2010, 01:18 AM

I don't make it a habit to shop in Toys-R-Us, but there is one in the same strip center as Barnes & Noble and the restaurant my wife and I frequent infrequently (if that makes any sense). She has dragged me in there a few times to shop for Christmas stuff for the grandchildren. I wasn't looking especially hard, but I certainly don't recall seeing any signs. If they're there, they must be pretty inconspicuous.

Interestingly, there is a sign at the entrance to the local Social Security office, but there is NOT a sign at the entrance to the post office.

sonnycrockett · September 11, 2010, 07:43 AM

when I see NO GUNS stickers on store windows i think to myself
many thing but mainly I think bad guys dont care about signs,many cant even read a sign......bad guys carry where and when they want,usually a gun they stole thats un registered ....Good guys,we go through all the paper work,classes and training to be a responsible gun owner,we know how to read and we respect others......so in short NO GUNS means responsible people who own guns keep out.........Bad guys are welcome anytime

September 10, 2010, 06:31 PM	#3
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	When I come across these signs posted on store fronts I ignor them. The worst they will do is throw me out. I'd rather risk that than facing a madman's gun unarmed. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

September 10, 2010, 07:44 PM	#8
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Interesting. I've been to the local store a number of times... armed every time... and never seen any such signage. Actually, I've never seen signs prohibiting concealed carry anywhere in NY state. I don't know if state law doesn't allow it or if (upstate) NYers just aren't so freaked out about guns as people seem to be elsewhere. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

September 10, 2010, 08:21 PM	#10
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Their store, their policy. Take your business elsewhere or, if legal, ignore the sign. In Kentucky for example, if I were to carry in a Toys R Us, it wouldn't be illegal for me to do so. If caught however, the store has every right to ask me to leave. If I do not, then I can be charged with trespassing but there would be no weapons charges. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

September 10, 2010, 06:20 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Their store, their choice, their policy..............don't like it, don't shop there

September 10, 2010, 06:31 PM	#4
C Philip Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 784	In many states, Utah being one of them, company policy against guns does not have legal backing. The only thing they can do is ask you to leave the store if they see you carrying, and if you don't leave you're guilty of tresspassing. Just carry concealed if you must shop there and you'll be fine.

September 10, 2010, 06:59 PM	#5
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Why would you shop at a place that you don't respect because of the way they treat your 2nd A rights? It's not like Toys R Us is the cheapest place for toys or the only place...........support companies that support your rights or do not complain about it

September 10, 2010, 07:02 PM	#6
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	If you find yourself needing your weapon in a Toys 'r Us, I doubt if anyone is going to mind you having it.

September 10, 2010, 07:47 PM	#9
P99AS9 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 612	I don't have young kids and wouldn't need to shop at Toys 'R' Us or Babies 'R' Us anyway, but I would just ignore the signs. It's your right.

September 11, 2010, 01:18 AM	#11
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,459	I don't make it a habit to shop in Toys-R-Us, but there is one in the same strip center as Barnes & Noble and the restaurant my wife and I frequent infrequently (if that makes any sense). She has dragged me in there a few times to shop for Christmas stuff for the grandchildren. I wasn't looking especially hard, but I certainly don't recall seeing any signs. If they're there, they must be pretty inconspicuous. Interestingly, there is a sign at the entrance to the local Social Security office, but there is NOT a sign at the entrance to the post office.

September 11, 2010, 07:43 AM	#12
sonnycrockett Junior member Join Date: July 4, 2010 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 240	when I see NO GUNS stickers on store windows i think to myself many thing but mainly I think bad guys dont care about signs,many cant even read a sign......bad guys carry where and when they want,usually a gun they stole thats un registered ....Good guys,we go through all the paper work,classes and training to be a responsible gun owner,we know how to read and we respect others......so in short NO GUNS means responsible people who own guns keep out.........Bad guys are welcome anytime