Staples Says Gun Store Can't Enter Contest!

[NRA Member]

This is really vile! I would not spend one cent at Staples after reading this story! Comparing a legal business to hate groups, illegal drugs, obscene or offensive material.

If you would like to contact them with an e mail to express you displeasure here is the contact info:
This will take you to their contact page..... let them have it!

http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/progr...e/contact.html



STAPLES SAYS GUN STORE CAN NOT ENTER CONTEST!

By Todd Starnes, Fox News Radio

A small Nebraska gun shop has decided to buy its ink pens and post-it notes somewhere else after they said Staples rejected their entry into a marketing contest because they are in the firearms business.

Travis Vonseggern and Bill Jackson own Maple Creek Gunsmithing in Fremont, Neb. The store offers gunsmithing, guns, ammo, and firearms training.

But a few days later, the men received a rejection email:

“We’re sorry, but your small business entry into the Staples PUSH It Forward Contest has been rejected for the following reason(s): Entry contains content that promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous; promotes any particular political agenda or message; is obscene or offensive; or endorses any form of hate or hate group.”

The email also stated that Staples “reserves the right to reject any entry that they deem is not in accordance with the official rules.”

Jackson said he was shocked that Staples considered their business to be on par with drug dealers and criminals.


A Staples spokesperson confirmed to Fox News that they do not allow businesses that deal in firearms from entering the contest.

Jackson said he went from disgusted to angry.

“They lumped us in with criminals,” he said.

http://nation.foxnews.com/2013/05/30...-enter-contest

[streaker69]

Posted here: http://forum.pafoa.org/national-11/220726-staples.html

[Yellowfin]

Anyone yet not convinced that the anti gun ideology is the new racism?

[HiredGoon]

STAPLES... hypocrites!

They themselves sell "weapons" like scissors, box cutters and pens with pointy points on them

[snakeman21]

This REALLY pisses me off. I used to work for Staples. ALL of my managers knew that I carried, and that at any given point in time, there was a gun in my car. They knew for a fact that I carried in the store when I wasn't on the clock, and guess how many of them cared? NONE. People would OC into our store sometimes and guess who cared? Nobody. Hearing this pisses me off to no end.

[DClan]

Well, they lost my business, Windsor Fish and Games business, and as many of our thousand members as can be convinced not to spend there. I sent them an email saying just that. It should be a boycott by all 2nd amendment supporters.

[bdriller]

They lost are Well & Pump Service business, we bought supplies from them in the past but no more now. they are attacking law abiding people in every way possible

[glocke12]

looks like they may have changed their mind:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/149...HEARD_YOU.html

"Got this email from staples after I complained:
(Regarding their recent ruling that a Gun Store couldn't enter or win their contest)
Link

Hi Scott, thank you for your feedback.

We heard you! At Staples, we value all of our customers and appreciate your feedback. We now realize the rules of our Push It Forward contest were too restrictive and kept out legitimate businesses. Unfortunately, we can’t change the rules once the contest is underway. But we will revise our rules to make sure future contests are more inclusive and reflect our commitment to helping all small businesses.

Thank you for this opportunity to respond to your inquiry. I hope you will continue to look to Staples with confidence and satisfaction for all of your office supply needs.

If you would like to contact one of our representatives, please reply to this email or call us at the number listed below.



Sarah

Customer Service Representative
Exclusive coupons, mystery deals and more! Sign up for Staples emails now!
e-mail: support@orders.staples.com
phone : 1-800-333-3330
fax : 1-800-333-3199
online: http://"

[Shodan]

looks like they may have changed their mind:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/149...HEARD_YOU.html

"Got this email from staples after I complained:
(Regarding their recent ruling that a Gun Store couldn't enter or win their contest)
Link

Hi Scott, thank you for your feedback.

We heard you! At Staples, we value all of our customers and appreciate your feedback. We now realize the rules of our Push It Forward contest were too restrictive and kept out legitimate businesses. Unfortunately, we can’t change the rules once the contest is underway. But we will revise our rules to make sure future contests are more inclusive and reflect our commitment to helping all small businesses.

Thank you for this opportunity to respond to your inquiry. I hope you will continue to look to Staples with confidence and satisfaction for all of your office supply needs.

If you would like to contact one of our representatives, please reply to this email or call us at the number listed below.



Sarah

Customer Service Representative
Exclusive coupons, mystery deals and more! Sign up for Staples emails now!
e-mail: support@orders.staples.com
phone : 1-800-333-3330
fax : 1-800-333-3199
online: http://"

That just means that they will never have another contest.