I got kicked out of Lowes in Chambersburg.

[Pro2A]

So I went to the Lowes in Chambersburg today to get a few things and all was well until I was approached by an employee, I'm assuming a manager. He proceeded to tell me "I understand you may have a permit and all, but you can't have that in here, and that you need to leave it in the car"

I basically gave him all the shit in my cart, and said "Fine, I'll take my business elsewhere" and then left. He didn't seem to care. I will be writing a formal complaint to their corporate office and I will send a letter to the GM at the store.

[ungawa]

I was in the Lowes around here for a long time yesterday and today. No problems. Dealt with a few employees over a long period of time both days. Also been there a few times in the last few months. No problems.

[BTA88]

Wait until you hear back from corporate before saying they are not gun friendly. Many people on here have been ejected from private businesses by ignorant employees and managers, only to write corporate and be issued an apology and having the employee/manager reprimanded.

Write your letter, start making calls to corporate. If someone tells you that the corporate policy is that only victims are allowed to shop in their stores, ask for a copy of that part of their corporate policy. If they cannot cite it, move up the food chain.

I'd put my money on there is no policy against it, and likely, their policy is to follow state laws regarding firearms, such is the case with most large retail chains.

[TXDMERC73]

alot of stores are becoming anti-carry its getting awful and yes i would take my business elsewhere . they shouldnt bitch as long your doing it legal ... why they worry about scaring the customers , when THEY are losing customers like u.

[YllwFvr]

Originally Posted by BTA88

Wait until you hear back from corporate before saying they are not gun friendly. Many people on here have been ejected from private businesses by ignorant employees and managers, only to write corporate and be issued an apology and having the employee/manager reprimanded.

Write your letter, start making calls to corporate. If someone tells you that the corporate policy is that only victims are allowed to shop in their stores, ask for a copy of that part of their corporate policy. If they cannot cite it, move up the food chain.

I'd put my money on there is no policy against it, and likely, their policy is to follow state laws regarding firearms, such is the case with most large retail chains.

^ This. Seriously.
I have read many threads where someone was given the boot and contacted corporate only to have the big wigs come down on the store.
Even read of the guy who gave the boot smiling and being friendly after he got a call

[Michele]

Wait till you hear from corporate.

Never an issue with O/C up here in Erie.

[Big Dog]

My son works at Lowes in Indiana, not a problem! Lowes adheres to state law.

[IV_Warrior]

Originally Posted by BTA88

Wait until you hear back from corporate before saying they are not gun friendly. Many people on here have been ejected from private businesses by ignorant employees and managers, only to write corporate and be issued an apology and having the employee/manager reprimanded.

This.

I've OC'd in my local Lowes without issue a number of times.

[Pro2A]

I wrote up a letter, and will send one copy to corporate and one copy to the store manager. Here is the letter. I took a bit of it from the no guns = no $$$ card from PA open carry.

I am sad to report that I will no longer be spending my money at Lowe's.

I went to your location in Chambersburg, PA today July, 4th around 11am to get some items I needed for a carpet repair. I enjoy going to Lowe's as I find your employees helpful, and prices excellent. I was legally open carrying a firearm as I do everywhere I go, and as I have multiple times at this store location without cause for alarm. Under Pennsylvania statute it is legal to openly carry a handgun in public. I have included further information in the envelope about open carry.

An employee stopped me around the carpet area. I think he may have been the manager. He proceeded to tell me "I understand you may have a permit and all, but you can't have that in here, and that you need to leave it in the car", at which point I gave him the stuff in my cart and told him I will take my business elsewhere. He did not care that I told him that, he actually seemed happy I was going to take my business elsewhere. I also told him I would spread the word to other gun owners that we are not welcome there.

Is it a corporate policy at Lowe's to discriminate against gun owners? While we may not be a protected category under federal civil rights laws, we do consider it discrimination and we are very vocal about it. I will make certain that every other gun owner, and all our friends, know that your company discriminates against gun owners.

If you have chosen to ban firearms in your store, I will be forced to choose to take my gun, and my money to your competitors until such time as you choose to allow law-abiding armed citizens in your establishment. Citizens are legally allowed to carry firearms openly or concealed (with a valid license) to protect themselves and their families in case someone else threatens to harm them.

By prohibiting all weapons, you have disarmed and made helpless anyone who enters your store except for criminals, who won’t follow your policy anyway. In essence, you’ve made your store more dangerous for patrons who carry legally and safer for criminals.

Please consider changing your policy. There may come a time when an armed, law-abiding citizen stands between you and an armed criminal.

If it is your policy to discriminate you should own up to it up front and not wait until we enter the store and then embarrass us in front of others in a crowded store. I will wait ten business (July 17th) days from Monday July 6th for your response before I decide whether or not to post my experience on every gun owner forum online that I know of. These forums are read by 20,000 Pennsylvanian gun owners, and another 50,000+ gun owners who carry legally nation wide.

Thank you for your time.

[ungawa]

It's my opinion that you should not tell a retail establishment that you won't be shopping there anymore. I would prefer to indicate I am looking for satisfaction on the issue and it will be an ongoing process if necessary. And, of course, get them to provide a copy of their policy on such matters as you have covered.