Boycot Kroger: Speedway Shopping Center Location

[MrsGungho]

Oh for Christ sake, all that Kroger wishes is that you conceal your firearm when you enter their store. Ergo, they don't wish for anyone to open carry.

I'm all for seeing naked women too. However, it doesn't mean that I want to view their genitalia while I'm shopping the dairy aisle. That aisle is reserved for the breasts.

The "in your face" approach to private enterprise in regard to carry issues, is rarely successful. Pushing the issue not only hurts all parties involved, but the cause as well.

really? you didn't see my post then where I clearly stated I had put a jacket on over my gun and the jacket must have shifted. I wasn't asked to cover, I was asked to leave it in the car or not return. I chose to not return.
The Corporate bigwigs can say all they want, what the little guys running the stores do though is not always the same.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Oh for Christ sake, all that Kroger wishes is that you conceal your firearm when you enter their store. Ergo, they don't wish for anyone to open carry.

But in the Kroger in Speedway if they just want u to cover it up they are asking you to break the law, I know its not an enforced ordinance right know but that could change at any time depending on who's the chief.

 

[JBusch8899]

really? you didn't see my post then where I clearly stated I had put a jacket on over my gun and the jacket must have shifted. I wasn't asked to cover, I was asked to leave it in the car or not return. I chose to not return.
The Corporate bigwigs can say all they want, what the little guys running the stores do though is not always the same.

I'm not doubting that some idiot at the store told you this. I'm also not doubting your belief, as I believe it as well, that some idiot higher up in the corporate chain was responsible.

However, now that there is a stated and published corporate position on the subject for Indiana, we all have the necessary power to effect the change locally.

Despite the history, let's take a more cautious approach to this matter now. It has the potential to benefit everyone.

 

[Brick House]

What??? You cant CC in Speedway ??? I grew up in speedway, and lived there til I was 30 years old and CC'ed every day and never knew that !

 

[ATM]

What??? You cant CC in Speedway ??? I grew up in speedway, and lived there til I was 30 years old and CC'ed every day and never knew that !

Of course you can - it's just illegal.

What an awesome excuse to OC!

 

[bassplayrguy]

I know the LP guy at the Kroger here so I'll ask him what their policy is at the columbus location. WE can conceal here so its probably not as big of a deal. Also, It seems like he asked you politely and you went into dick mode and acted like an ass. You could have just said ok. Then you ended up spending twice as long in another store trying to find stuff they didn't have. I do wish people weren't so damn uptight about guns though! Flame away guys thats my stand on it! Kroger is my store of choice because they always have what I need and its easy to get into and out of.

Dick mode?? That guy had NO BUSINESS asking about his handgun. It is legal and has NOTHING to due with loss prevention. The kroger employee was out of bounds on this. If you believe in having a right to carry then that means not having to cover up or leave it in the car. That is bull****.

 

[bglaze]

I agree you have every right to have a gun. I want everyone to exercise that right but I guess I am just too polite of a person to pull that.

The British are renowned for their politeness. Guess who now owns this big ass country known as the U.S.A.? Politeness can be a grave downfall when something big is at stake. And basic human rights are about as big as it gets...

 

[bglaze]

One might have to respond to a LEO's questions, but not a security guard.

You don't really have to respond to LEO's questioning either.

"Have I committed an infraction or an ordinance violation? Am I free to go?", is all that really needs to be said.

 

[finity]

You don't really have to respond to LEO's questioning either.

"Have I committed an infraction or an ordinance violation? Am I free to go?", is all that really needs to be said.

...Unless they are asking about your LTCH status. Then you either have to answer or not mind going to jail for carrying without a license. Granted you will be released when they finally find out that you have one but why go through all the drama for the same end result?

 

[bglaze]

If I owned a store, I would post signs at all entrances that read, "We encourage all licensed gun owners to carry freely and openly while shopping with us."

After all, I would want to create the safest and most risk-free environment as possible, and I believe these signs would accomplish that.

 

[finity]

If I owned a store, I would post signs at all entrances that read, "We encourage all licensed gun owners to carry freely and openly while shopping with us."

After all, I would want to create the safest and most risk-free environment as possible, and I believe these signs would accomplish that.

Holy ! I actually agree with bglaze!!

 

[bglaze]

It's a liability to approach someone that is armed, in a public area, without backup, a firearm for yourself, armor, or immediate communication with backup law enforcement.

The employees/managers that hassle us know very well that Open Carrying customers are not a threat. Yet, they confront us and ask us to "cover up", because our actions are somehow "threatening." However, if we were really a threat, they wouldn't be approaching us. See how this works?

A coward gets pleasure by exercising power over someone who he knows won't fight back. The LP "officer" is secretly pleased that the OP left and said he would not be back. It isn't the LP officer's store. He's just the hired "muscle." So what does he care?

If these people REALLY thought we were a threat, they would call the cops, and they sure as hell wouldn't approach us.

The OP was obviously a paying customer; he was in the process of paying real money at a checkout lane. Real criminals don't pay in the first place. Also, criminals don't wear their guns openly in holsters with their shirts tucked in. They conceal carry until the most opportune time presents itself.

 

[bglaze]

...Unless they are asking about your LTCH status. Then you either have to answer or not mind going to jail for carrying without a license. Granted you will be released when they finally find out that you have one but why go through all the drama for the same end result?

agreed.

 

[bglaze]

Oh for Christ sake, all that Kroger wishes is that you conceal your firearm when you enter their store. Ergo, they don't wish for anyone to open carry.

Yes, people, let us all conceal carry for the sake of Jesus Christ, the creator the universe, the redeemer of all mankind, the final judge of all creation at the end of time. It is His divine will that we conceal our firearms (though illegal) while in the Kroger at Speedway.

Amen.

 

[ATM]

You do know that he can't respond, right?


Of course, I'm talking about JB, not JC.

 

[Wabatuckian]

Huh. Year old thread has arisen.

Anyway, on topic, if Marsh doesn't have what you're looking for, they will order it, especially if you talk to the manager and tell him you are giving them your business over Kroger due to an unpleasant experience in Kroger's store.

In Wabash, most nobody looks at you if you open carry anyplace, but if they do, it's usually gun people asking about it.

However, I'll not go into the Speedway Kroger if I have to stop in Speedway.

Josh

 

[bglaze]

You do know that he can't respond, right?


Of course, I'm talking about JB, not JC.

Doh! I didn't even look at the dates of this thread and these posts. That's definitely my bad.

 

[ryanmercer]

I must admit, I've only been in there twice since I posted this, and only after I just couldn't find what I wanted elsewhere *nods*

 

[SpeedwayShooter]

I OC at the speedway Kroger often. Never had an issue.

 

[djones]

No CC in Speedway...

I had no clue you couldn't carry concealed in Speedway. I work in speedway this is a good thing to know I guess. What would happen if I would get caught concealed carrying in Speedway?? Is there a place to look up other towns that might have laws such as this?

Thanks,

David