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The big question is, complaining about the posting 30.06 signs to the store owner, or corp office, does it have a effect having it removed ?

could we post, say one stores phone number, here on this user forum, and have all members call it, and see how long it takes to get the sign removed ?

Lets try a small Mom/Pop shop first, then post if you called them, lets see how many calls it takes!

Any takers ? OR bad idea ?

BAT

People around here post letters they write to 30.06 places all the time. I've always been skeptical that it's even worth the effort. However, if there ever was a time it is probably now with the economy in the slumps. Perhaps owners of 30.06 establishments will be vying more for every possible demographic they can get.

Stick with sending letters/emails. IMHO

I'm in. Let me know when you have a likely candidate for direct action.

Calls and letters.

I'd love to see an example of a good letter. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks,
Scott

I may be playing devils advocate here, but I say if they want to post their property, its their right. I dont bother them with my opinion because they probably arent interested anyway. I just take my business elsewhere. If they start getting a ton of calls/email, it may only serve to bolster their stereotypical images of CHL holders as gun totin, vigilante nut jobs.
I would like to see a sign that forbids people from entering without a CHL and a gun. Call it a .45-06 sign.

asleepatthereel wrote:I may be playing devils advocate here, but I say if they want to post their property, its their right. I dont bother them with my opinion because they probably arent interested anyway. I just take my business elsewhere. If they start getting a ton of calls/email, it may only serve to bolster their stereotypical images of CHL holders as gun totin, vigilante nut jobs.
I would like to see a sign that forbids people from entering without a CHL and a gun. Call it a .45-06 sign.

Letters are good, but probably the most effective action is to trash the business on the internet. Many companies spend a lot of money to create a positive image. It really irittates them when they discover folks badmouthing them over the internet. Some business owners are actually surprised to find out that people will stay away from their businesses that post these signs. They may realize that there aren't enough walking talking Bradys to to actually effect business.


One example where we in the community have been somewhat effective is with Taco Cabana. I have seen signs come down at least in some of the stores.

asleepatthereel wrote:I may be playing devils advocate here, but I say if they want to post their property, its their right. I dont bother them with my opinion because they probably arent interested anyway. I just take my business elsewhere. If they start getting a ton of calls/email, it may only serve to bolster their stereotypical images of CHL holders as gun totin, vigilante nut jobs.
I would like to see a sign that forbids people from entering without a CHL and a gun. Call it a .45-06 sign.

I agree that it is a company's right. I disagree as to whether or not they are interested. A good company always wants to know what their customers think. A bad company won't care. Those, are truly worthy of avoidance, not just because they disarm us, but because they are poorly managed and therefore not worthy of our valuable business.

I like your pro-RKBA sign idea. Flesh that out some, would you?

I suspect that companies post those signs with out giving thought to all the issues. Sort of a knee jerk reaction. It is easy to say, "we'll ban guns at our store because guns are dangerous." We should educate and persuade them. A great place to start would be Charles Cottons CHL crime stats. Another salient point would be the fact of criminal background checks of CHL's. While a 30.06 sign does not prohibit us from unarmed patronage, it certainly discourages us. I would also wonder how many patrons the would loose if they did not have the signs up. How many non-CHL's would even notice? I'd love to see a study on that.

We won't win them over with by being belligerent and argumentative. Thoughtful, intelligent, logical, vocal, and persistent.

Scott

I just simply do not give them my business. I am more than happy to take my money elsewhere.