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Refuse to Support a Company that Doesn’t Support Me...
BY TIM SCHMIDT
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I’ve been a regular patron of my local Buffalo Wild Wings for
several years now, ever since they opened in late 2009.
Correction:
I WAS a regular patron of my local
Buffalo Wild Wings for several years. That is�until they posted
a sign banning guns on their premises. As you can
imagine, I saw that sign and turned right back around. I never
made it inside.
I did a little research and found that earlier this year,
Buffalo Wild Wings corporate headquarters came under fire over
their stance on concealed weapons in their corporate franchises
around the country. They issued the following statement:
“Buffalo Wild Wings respects the right of individuals to carry
firearms. One of our top priorities is the comfort, safety and
enjoyment of our Guests and we have elected to exercise our
right to prohibit the carrying of firearms in our company-owned
restaurants. We regret any inconvenience this may cause but
believe that this long-standing position is in the best interest
of our Guests and our Team Members. This position may vary in
independently owned franchised locations.”
Hold on a second. Best interest? I don’t know about
you, but I don’t believe anyone knows more about my
best interest than me.
The sad part is that this is just one example in a string of
similar incidents. Other well-known companies across the nation
have faced major scrutiny for their stances on guns.
You’ll likely recall how just last month Starbucks ignited
outrage from the concealed carry community after calling guns
“unwelcome” in their stores. The funny thing is, Starbucks also
issued a statement saying they weren’t actually banning
firearms and that customers who carry will not be asked
to leave. As much as I don’t like their choice of the word
“unwelcome,” at least they’re leaving the choice to carry in my
hands�exactlyy where it should be.
My point in all of this is that if I let down my guard and
continue to support a company that doesn’t support my rights, I
might as well jump to the other side of the fence. You may think
it’s an extreme move, but it’s the right one for me. You and I
both know that any attempt to infringe on our right to protect
ourselves and our families�evven seemingly small
attempts�are still dangerous.
I carry to keep my family safe�and if I can’t do that whilee out
for some chicken wings, then I’ll simply take my business
elsewhere. What will YOU do?
Take Care
and Stay Safe,
Tim Schmidt
Publisher - Concealed Carry Report
USCCA Founder
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