Washington Businesses that Ban Guns

[just_a_car]

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M1Gunr wrote:

I decided to check out the Sharp Shooting indoor range & gun shop at 1200 North Freya, here in Spokane. When I got to the building there is a big red stop sign at the door that reads "All Weapons Must Be Cased."
I talked to the guy at the counter and I quote "as long as it can't be seen either on your person or in a case, you're welcome to bring it in. No Open Carry Allowed."
Their policy doesn't allow you to handle the guns in the display case either. Guns can only be handled on the range. Nice range but the prices were a bit high for range time, weapons, accessories and gear.

http://www.sharpshooting.net/index.asp

DAMMIT!!! Not another gun shop! *sigh* I know it's hopeful of me, but maybe it was just a grunt employee interpreting the rules?... I'll call and ask to speak to a manager to clarify if they really mean to ostracize clientel. I really don't want a gun shop on our DNP list, much less TWO.

Edit: and on a happier note "1000th Post!"

 

[surfj9009]

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Sharp shooting is definitely against it. I have spoken with them before too about it. They have flat out refused to host the WGR pamphlet also. They will sell you range time and a gun all day long, but they are all about the money, and not the principals involved. They are ok with CC, and they OC while working, but will not respect our right to OC. Jerks.

And to think that they wondered why I drive to Post Falls to shoot at Center Target Sports instead. Huh. Go figure.

Sadly, the Spokane Rifle Club has a policy that "actions must be open at all times when not on the firing line". Open carry is not allowed there either, but they are the only shooting place in town that is very very pro-gun so I will respect the policy. It's a good old boys club with a ton of old timers. It's been there for like a hundred years or something like that. If anybody ever comes to Spokane to do some shooting when the weather is nice, I highly recommend going there. It's all outdoors. Beautiful range right along the river inside Riverside State Park.

 

[Shy_Panda]

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I am really good friends with one of the employeesat Sharp Shooting,wehave goneto school together since pre-school, I will try and talk him into convincing the owner to put up the WGR's. Their sign on the front says that all weapons do need to be in a case but the policy is not strictly enforced. I haveCC every time I have gone in and even pulled it out, unloaded it and let some of the staff play with it (Kel-Tec PF-9) without any complications. Obviously I told them before I did so and droped the mag prior to unholstering it, but they are much more comfortable with it then the policy dictates. I would hesitate putting it on the list, but because of the sign posted outside and the position of the owner I can understand why it would be put on the list, I just really hope it doesn't

 

[surfj9009]

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Here is one for the gun friendly list!!:

Sonic Burgers in Spokane
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=9857&forum_id=55&jump_to=157551#p157551

 

[just_a_car]

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Added Sonic.

I'm holding off on Sharp Shooting, as they do allow CC. The reason the other shop, Larry's Guns, was put on the list was not only that he kicked a regular patron out for OC, but he did it very rudely. Normally, as per the original post's rules, they have to not allow guns/weapons at all to be put on the list. I made a judgement call on Larry.

"I hate rude behavoir in a man. I won't tolerate it." -Woodrow F. Call from "Lonesome Dove"

 

[surfj9009]

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Well I did eat at Flamimg Joes tonight, but I did not spend one dime. I insisted that i would no go anymore and my gf really wanted to, so I gave in but she paid.

 

[compmanio365]

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I have a couple "gun friendly" places I go to around here in the Pierce County area:

• Walmart on South Hill in Puyallup (not sure if you already have this one from the story I posted a while back, general manager confirmed OC OK).
• Dennys on South Hill (by the Walmart, other side of 512); have OCd in here several times, they are always friendly and good food!
• McClendon Hardware (Canyon Rd and 112th); have OCd in here multiple times without incident.
• Happy Teriyaki (on River Rd, by the K-Mart); some of the best teriyaki around, and have never had a problem OCing there.

 

[heresolong]

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It seems like the "ban" list is getting really full of discussion and hard to navigate through to find actually business names. Could we get a page, perhaps on the NWCDO site that just has a list with a link next to each name that takes you to the discussion on that business.

It also seems like there isn't an OK list, but rather just a variety of posts, many of which are now showing up on the banned thread. Could we do the same for friendly businesses, have a list with a link to the thread in which they were discussed?

Do these lists already exist and I am just not noticing?

 

[just_a_car]

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heresolong wrote:

Do these lists already exist and I am just not noticing?

Yes, go to the first post of this thread. That's why I started it.

 

[heresolong]

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just_a_car wrote:

heresolong wrote:

Do these lists already exist and I am just not noticing?

Yes, go to the first post of this thread. That's why I started it.

Hah. There we go. So long since I have been to the first page that I forgot about it.

Thanks.

 

[Bear 45/70]

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The Dennys in Shelton has no problem with OC, per the Manager Sarah. Her husband is retire military and a gun guy, she shoots and her response was I won't go against state law.

 

[Brad Cowin]

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Chalk another one up for anti-OC in Sharp Shooting. (In addition to their unloaded and cased sign)

I've got about 17 months before I can legally carry, but I went in there today to look at a Glock 21 and an XD 45. I liked the XD a lot and will probably have my dad make the purchase for me in a few months if I like the way it shoots. Anyways...

While I was checking out the Glock, I acknowledged the gun on the guy’s hip and asked him if he ever openly carried in public. He said no in a pretty negative way. He said it was a legal grey area and all it took was one call to the police from a concerned citizen to have you arrested. I wasn't looking to make a debate or argument out of it so I just nodded and asked if he'd ever heard of OCDO. He said he had, but that you shouldn't listen to what they say and to do your own research.

Right after that, he gave the "making yourself a prime target for an armed robber" scenario. To which I replied something along the lines of most criminals are just looking for a quick, easy buck and probably aren't going to commit murder for a couple hundred bucks in a cash register. In all likelihood, they’re going to go home and rethink it or at least find an easier target. That pretty much ended our OC discussion right there.

He was a great guy, professional, and courteous, just not pro or even neutral OC.

 

[joeroket]

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Brad Cowin wrote:

I wasn't looking to make a debate or argument out of it so I just nodded and asked if he'd ever heard of OCDO. He said he had, but that you shouldn't listen to what they say and to do your own research.

I wonder if he has even visited the site to see exactly how much research has already been done.

 

[Bear 45/70]

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joeroket wrote:

Brad Cowin wrote:

I wasn't looking to make a debate or argument out of it so I just nodded and asked if he'd ever heard of OCDO. He said he had, but that you shouldn't listen to what they say and to do your own research.

I wonder if he has even visited the site to see exactly how much research has already been done.

He doesn't have too. He works at a gun store and knows everything, just ask him. There are more idiots working gun counters than you can count that know nothing but have all the answers.

 

[Mainsail]

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When it comes to gun stores, I strongly believe in voting with your wallet. I was turned off for years because of the surly attitude of the employees at Bullseye in Tacoma. They’ve managed to turn it around a lot and have gotten noticeably better. My favorite gun store, however, is still Mary’s Pistols hands down.

 

[Bear 45/70]

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Mainsail wrote:

When it comes to gun stores, I strongly believe in voting with your wallet. I was turned off for years because of the surly attitude of the employees at Bullseye in Tacoma. They’ve managed to turn it around a lot and have gotten noticeably better. My favorite gun store, however, is still Mary’s Pistols hands down.

The old owner being forced out by the ATF for having firearm go out the door without paper work (the DC sniper). The new owner has his shit together.

 

[Ajetpilot]

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Brad, I had exactly the same conversation with the guy behind the counter at Boerner Firearms in Bremerton (Gorst).

I've never been back.

 

[joeroket]

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Bear 45/70 wrote:

joeroket wrote:

Brad Cowin wrote:

I wasn't looking to make a debate or argument out of it so I just nodded and asked if he'd ever heard of OCDO. He said he had, but that you shouldn't listen to what they say and to do your own research.

I wonder if he has even visited the site to see exactly how much research has already been done.

He doesn't have too. He works at a gun store and knows everything, just ask him. There are more idiots working gun counters than you can count that know nothing but have all the answers.

HAHA You got me on that one Bear.

 

[Trigger Dr]

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Bruce,

I was in Boerners the other day and he commented that I would eventually get arrested for OC. I asked what the charge would be and he replied "Reckless endangerment" in a very surly and strong voice.

I said Bill, you mean to tell me that the gun in the holster, just setting there is reckless endangerment? his response;;;No, but when the lady in the store calls the cops and they come running lights and sirens, and hit someone...THAT"S RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT!!!!

I have known Bill Boerner for 20+ years and he has a marvelous ability to interpret the law. What an idiot. Sorry Bill if you are reading this, but you ain't gotta clue.

Using that logic, every LEO accident should result in an arrest for reckless endangerment.

 

[Bill Starks]

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B&I Shopping complex at B & I Public Market Place. 8012 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma. I saw no signs until I was leaving and holding the door for some folks. The signs are laminated white pieces of paper with info about the flying of gang colors. Near the bottom is a line about no guns or weapons allowed. With all the crap hanging by the doors I missed the signs going in while OC'ing. I walked right passed 2 security guards to go in and walked strong side to another as I walked into the shop I was doing business with (so much for their powers of observation).
Me thinks my weapon blends in too well. Its all black with black Houge rubber grips in a black Serpa holster. That will all change next week when the rosewood & black rubber Pachmayr grips arrive (thanks to the post by Stealth Potato).

No issue while at the Starlite swap meet. I even found a guy that will make me a leather belt to my specifications.

No issue at the at the Country Rose Cafe in Spanaway. Great breakfast.