I got run out of a store today

[dralarms]

I've been going to the "Super Pawn" here in Athens for years, today after I was done shopping I was told by the employee that the owner "didn't want anyone carrying guns in his business" and for me to leave it in my car from now on.

Now this dipstick (the owner) owns 5 of these pawn shops here in eastern Tennessee. I feel it is my duty to make sure all of us that carry know we are not welcome in his business.

I was nice and polite and told the employee that while I respect the owners wishes I won't be back.

The sad part is the employee has his HCP and is no longer allowed to carry his either.

[Guest cjr]

I thought all pawn brokers carried

[Guest goomba]

well THAT sucks..

[Volzfan]

Do they have an email?

[oldogy]

You must have been OC ing again. Watching those boys at the gun shop OC ing:cool: Which store did you get run out of? I never like going in:rolleyes: any of those pawn shops but sometimes I just need to see what they have.

oldogy

[dralarms]

I thought all pawn brokers carried

well I spent about 18 months working in a pawn shop, carried every day and I did not have a HCP.

I just want to make sure everyone knows that you can't fix stupid.

[dralarms]

You must have been OC ing again. Watching those boys at the gun shop OC ing:cool: Which store did you get run out of? I never like going in:rolleyes: any of those pawn shops but sometimes I just need to see what they have.

oldogy

Super Pawn, across from Brownies Resturant. and no I was not OC'ing. I was carrying the same way I always do. on my hip covered with a shirt. I know you can see it but that ain't my problem.

[dralarms]

Do they have an email?

Nope, but I got the owners phone number 423-775-8028 Ext. 4

[Guest Bluemax]

I know the place though don't frequent it often, It reminds me of WD's Sporting Goods on Alcoa Hwy. They have a small but nice shop, offer carry classes but have a sign on the door that say's no loaded guns. I am willing to give these guys the benefit of the doubt that their insurance requires this but how can you offer carry classes if you are posted ?

[Guest flyinglowwithheat]

Super Pawn, across from Brownies Resturant. and no I was not OC'ing. I was carrying the same way I always do. on my hip covered with a shirt. I know you can see it but that ain't my problem.

+1!! GOOD 4 U..Glad to hear about your pleasantness too!!! goes a long way to having people realize that we're the GG's...no need to wear a parka simply to "hide" your right.

No crime to OC....let's just simply put that place on the LIST and NEVER step foot in the place AND maybe give him a ring to remind him politely that he's now on our list...POWER in NUMBERS if we stick to our guns!!

PS; Does anyone know if the Sportsman's Warehouse in Chattanooga is OK?? I think there a great store BUT I won't go in if there posted>>PROMISE!>>>I know we can email them if required.

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/customer_survey/

How many people are signed up on this site?? We need to find emails/surveys for all the places on the list and remind them that we won't be doing business with them.

Here is one that I recall reading about on a post>>EMAIL time!

http://www.demosrestaurants.com/contact.cfm

Edited October 25, 2009 by flyinglowwithheat

[Volzfan]

Nope, but I got the owners phone number 423-775-8028 Ext. 4

I can't call and tell them that I won't be back anymore cause they will see my Nashville phone #. I was gonna send an email though!

[deafdogdief]

+1!! GOOD 4 U..Glad to hear about your pleasantness too!!! goes a long way to having people realize that we're the GG's...no need to wear a parka simply to "hide" your right.

No crime to OC....let's just simply put that place on the LIST and NEVER step foot in the place AND maybe give him a ring to remind him politely that he's now on our list...POWER in NUMBERS if we stick to our guns!!

PS; Does anyone know if the Sportsman's Warehouse in Chattanooga is OK?? I think there a great store BUT I won't go in if there posted>>PROMISE!>>>I know we can email them if required.

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/customer_survey/

How many people are signed up on this site?? We need to find emails/surveys for all the places on the list and remind them that we won't be doing business with them.

Here is one that I recall reading about on a post>>EMAIL time!

Demos | Contact Us

I've looked before and have never seen a sign, but that was a little while ago.

[dralarms]

+1!! GOOD 4 U..Glad to hear about your pleasantness too!!! goes a long way to having people realize that we're the GG's...no need to wear a parka simply to "hide" your right.

No crime to OC....let's just simply put that place on the LIST and NEVER step foot in the place AND maybe give him a ring to remind him politely that he's now on our list...POWER in NUMBERS if we stick to our guns!!

PS; Does anyone know if the Sportsman's Warehouse in Chattanooga is OK?? I think there a great store BUT I won't go in if there posted>>PROMISE!>>>I know we can email them if required.

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/customer_survey/

How many people are signed up on this site?? We need to find emails/surveys for all the places on the list and remind them that we won't be doing business with them.

Here is one that I recall reading about on a post>>EMAIL time!

Demos | Contact Us

I've been there a bunch too and I've never seen a sign.

[bvarnell]

Sportsmans Whse is not posted. I carry in there weekly, but not open.

They do have a sign about checking guns brought into the store, but that has to do more with long guns. Don't want any confusion about whose gun you are carrying back out.

[dralarms]

Now back to the previous topic.

Any way to really let this guy know how much business he is loosing?

[Oh Shoot]

I've been there a bunch too and I've never seen a sign.

They actually have a rather extensively worded sign: something to the effect that HCP carry is fine as long as it remains holstered, and that all other guns must be unloaded, maybe checked in or something, can't remember about that part.

Was just there 3 weeks ago and that same sign has been there for the last couple years.

- OS

[dralarms]

They actually have a rather extensively worded sign: something to the effect that HCP carry is fine as long as it remains holstered, and that all other guns must be unloaded, maybe checked in or something, can't remember about that part.

Was just there 3 weeks ago and that same sign has been there for the last couple years.

- OS

I meant a sign banning hadguns.

LOL I'm messing with ya, to be honest I didn't even see that one.

[TNTitan]

Now back to the previous topic.

Any way to really let this guy know how much business he is loosing?

Picket him.

[Oh Shoot]

I meant a sign banning hadguns.

LOL I'm messing with ya, to be honest I didn't even see that one.

It's on the second set of doors as you go in, best I remember.

I pop in there about once a month when I'm down there. Always ogle at the pawn shop by Airport Rd. too. The biker bar next door seems to have closed down.

Also, speaking of 'Nooga posting, there are NO signs on the Brainerd levee greeenway, either direction. I walked all the way to the Camp Jordan loop, and no signs there, but didn't go around the loop to check it out.

- OS

[rg65]

I can't call and tell them that I won't be back anymore cause they will see my Nashville phone #. I was gonna send an email though!

FYI...on most cellular carriers you can put a *67 in front of the number to block your number from being delivered.

[Guest Hi Point]

That phone number is from Dayton, Tennessee. I wonder what pawn shop he owns in the Dayton and Chattanooga areas?

[Guest 70below]

I know the place though don't frequent it often, It reminds me of WD's Sporting Goods on Alcoa Hwy. They have a small but nice shop, offer carry classes but have a sign on the door that say's no loaded guns. I am willing to give these guys the benefit of the doubt that their insurance requires this but how can you offer carry classes if you are posted ?

My understanding was that didn't apply to HCP holders, more of an issue with people coming in the store with loaded rifles or pistols to have issues checked out or to try and trade.

[lowbud]

I would have simply said No need to leave it in the car. I'll not be returning. Thank You!

[Hotshot]

Now back to the previous topic.

Any way to really let this guy know how much business he is loosing?

Again, he may not have a choice. If you don't wanna go there again, fine. But do you want to really form a posse and put him out of business, take food from his family? Staying concealed would have prevented this. A pawn shop in OR has a sign, I just obey it. It's his right whether I agree with it or not. Just my opinion. Just like some gun stores, you can have it, just keep it out of sight.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Again, he may not have a choice. If you don't wanna go there again, fine. But do you want to really form a posse and put him out of business, take food from his family? Staying concealed would have prevented this. A pawn shop in OR has a sign, I just obey it. It's his right whether I agree with it or not. Just my opinion. Just like some gun stores, you can have it, just keep it out of sight.

So you disarm or just conceal there in OR?