Cabela's drawing CCW crowd

[gnbrotz]

Would it have stopped it from happening, probably not, made it less likely? Yes.

When said customer is already carrying a loaded firearm and extra mag(s)? Hardly.

It's a nonsensical policy, most certainly mandated by an insurance carrier.

[NEPAGUNNER]

I noticed that at the entrance to Cabela's... In Hamburg, PA.... On the front door, pasted to the glass, the sign clearly states this:

"With respect to the issue of open-carry and concealed-carry of firearms by customers – it is Cabela’s general policy to allow customers to carry a pistol or revolver within Cabela’s stores if the customer is permitted to do
so in accordance with applicable law; provided such firearm remains safely holstered while the customer is on Cabela’s property, and the activities of the customer do not raise safety concerns or otherwise interfere with Cabela’s business activities."

Definitly feels inviting...

[dregan]

When said customer is already carrying a loaded firearm and extra mag(s)? Hardly.

It's a nonsensical policy, most certainly mandated by an insurance carrier.

I agree. It was a short couple aisle walk from sporting goods to break room. I believe Walmart's actual policy is not to purchase ammo and firearm same visit. I could be wrong. Point is are these policies really worth getting upset about when the one that counts is CC/OC?

[gnbrotz]

I agree. It was a short couple aisle walk from sporting goods to break room. I believe Walmart's actual policy is not to purchase ammo and firearm same visit. I could be wrong. Point is are these policies really worth getting upset about when the one that counts is CC/OC?

Companies are entitled to have whatever policies they want, but I do think it's worth pointing out the absurdity and uselessness of such policies whenever one can.

[Pa. Patriot]

Yeah, I fail to see how anyone can construe Cabela's policy as "anti-carry".

The sign is up because some people are not smart enough to not take loaded guns out of holsters in the store to test holsters, ask for service on said gun, or just show it off to someone. As such they have had ND's in the store by "experts" that think the safety rules do not apply to them while in the gun store.

The policy is carry in our store if you like, but leave it in the holster like a responsible gun carrier. I have the same policy. If for some reason you want/need something with your loaded sidearm, the proper procedure is to ASK. You will then be directed to the clearing station / safe direction to unload if one is available. It pisses me of that so many people think that a gun shop is a rules exempt location and this includes owner/employees of some stores.

/rant

ETA: the policy of other stores to not sell ammo at time of firearm purchase: Utter nonsense. A solution to a nonexistent problem.

[Feddog82]

Why does this crap continue to come up over and over again?

[CHEMICAL]

ETA: the policy of other stores to not sell ammo at time of firearm purchase: Utter nonsense. A solution to a nonexistent problem.

Utter nonsense indeed, but their choice nonetheless...which is why I value the freedom to take my business elsewhere.

[bnkrtstk]

Why does this crap continue to come up over and over again?

Because the topics are on internet forums are like hollywood and the movies. There is nothing new, just remakes of old titles and ideas.

[nycems22]

Why does this crap continue to come up over and over again

Because the topics are on internet forums are like hollywood and the movies. There is nothing new, just remakes of old titles and ideas.

I was just pointing out Cabela's new page setup,not trying to "re hash" anything.

[bnkrtstk]

I was just pointing out Cabela's new page setup,not trying to "re hash" anything.

I think he was referring to the Cabelas won't let you carry posts.