I OC'd at Meijer on Southport road yesterday (as I always do). I was wearing an INGO shirt and was stopped by a fellow INGOer. I did not catch his name, but nice guy (if you are reading this, sorry I didn't introduce myself).
Later, as I was waiting in line to check out a woman a few aisles over notices my piece and says something to her husband. They obviously did not approve. She proceeded to glare at me for the next 5 minutes while we waited our turn to checkout... Probably making sure my 6-year old son didn't disarm me...
Beacon Credit Union in Peru, opening a new account.
Bank employee came up from behind, and placed her hand on the grip of gun. Luckily I recognized her as an employee before getting overly defensive. She said that the next time I come in there, to leave "this" outside. There were no signs posted, and I there is nothing in any of the new account paperwork about the policies. I'm going to be sending an email to their corporate in the next few days to inquire about their policy regarding firearms, and employees touching things they shouldn't.
What in the world possess a person to touch another persons gun?
Beacon Credit Union in Peru, opening a new account.
Bank employee came up from behind, and placed her hand on the grip of gun. Luckily I recognized her as an employee before getting overly defensive. She said that the next time I come in there, to leave "this" outside. There were no signs posted, and I there is nothing in any of the new account paperwork about the policies. I'm going to be sending an email to their corporate in the next few days to inquire about their policy regarding firearms, and employees touching things they shouldn't.
What in the world possess a person to touch another persons gun?
Beacon Credit Union in Peru, opening a new account.
Bank employee came up from behind, and placed her hand on the grip of gun. Luckily I recognized her as an employee before getting overly defensive. She said that the next time I come in there, to leave "this" outside. There were no signs posted, and I there is nothing in any of the new account paperwork about the policies. I'm going to be sending an email to their corporate in the next few days to inquire about their policy regarding firearms, and employees touching things they shouldn't.
What in the world possess a person to touch another persons gun?
If they are that concerned, they don't need to call to verify your Larry. Show it to them so they can note it in your account details that you are a confirmed legal carrier. That way a teller can get nervous when you walk in the door, but as soon as they pull up your account it can be seen that you are cool. (And nothing is wrong as long as it stays in the holster)
She still should see major consequences. She's lucky. You could have easily gone into a hostile threat/retention mode if she was perceived as a threat incorrectly for her reckless action. Losing her job would not be too harsh. She's lucky to not have a broken arm, nose, etc. due to a tactical reflex. How did she know she wouldnt be mistaken for a 5yo?
Edit: text above heavily edited. I think half the people here dont have a problem with being understood, they are using an ipad with autocorrect. Sheesh. I read it after I posted and even *I* couldnt understand what I meant.
I'm sure my account is already flagged for a notice. I'm glad that I saw her a few seconds earlier behind the counter, otherwise it may have ended differently. How the hell do you move on with the situation after securing your weapon from the threat that turns out to just be a sticky fingered employee who didn't know better? "Sorry for breaking your wrist.. oh, your calling the cops on me for assault?"
I think police understand weapon retention.
If she walked up to a police behind him, and grabbed his weapon, what would happen?