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Saint
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Posted: Sat Jul 12th, 2008 09:27 pm |
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At about 1 PM today a friend of mine and I were coming back from Meridian and decided to stop into the Lee Reed store as my buddy is looking for an engagement ring.
Both of us were wearing jeans and button up shirts with holstered sidearms on strong side. I was carrying a Glock 19 in a Serpa holster and he was wearing an XD 9mm.
As we entered the store we were greeted by a salesman who started to show us some rings that my friend might like. After about 5 mins we were approached by the store's security officer, a man named Mike. He asked us about our sidearms to which we responded that both of us carry for personal protection and as a way to exercise our rights.
After speaking with him for several mins he left to go talk to the manager about us and we continued browsing with the store employee.
A couple mins later the manager (Sarah Read) came out and introduced herself to myself and my friend. She then said that our firearms were 'making people uncomfortable' and that she would like us to remove them from her store.
At this point I began talking to her and expressed that though it is indeed the right of a business to refuse service, I found it dissapointing that paying customers were being turned away simply because we were exercising our rights in a lawful manner. After several mins of back and forth talking with her, it came to the conclusion that Lee Reed's policy (due to Sarah making the decision) is that they will not allow firearms in their store nor will they do business with anyone carrying a firearm.
We then turned and left the building and the security guard escorted us out. He then stopped us after we left the store and started talking to us. He told us that because he had been a cop for 34 years that we didn't need firearms in his store. I told him that if Lee Reed chooses to not do business with gun owners that is their perogative.
At this point, Mike became visibly angry, pointed his finger in my face and said "That is a lie!" My friend and I then responded that it was not a lie as he and Sarah had both now told us that they would not do business with us if we had guns in the store. I then informed him that I was a member on OCDO and that one of our functions is to keep tabs on local businesses and to maintain Do Not Patronize registries.
My friend was prepared to spend over $2,500 on jewelry there and we were turned away. If you plan on not shopping at Lee Read due to their firearm policy, call up the store and let them know of your displeasure. We want them to know how much money they are going to lose.
Lee Read Store: (208) 376-8800
Ask to speak to Sarah Read and tell her that you have been made aware that Lee Read Diamonds does not support or wish for the business of Idaho Gun Owners.
Last edited on Sat Jul 12th, 2008 09:34 pm by Saint
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bourneshooter
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Posted: Sat Jul 12th, 2008 11:33 pm |
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Good info to know - someday down the road.
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BrianEMT
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Posted: Sat Jul 12th, 2008 11:55 pm |
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Copy that, thanks for the heads up.
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 06:33 am |
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Good to know, but I never want to marry, or have any desire to get married. so they automatically lose out. only thing I like is nice watches.
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Hiredgun30
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 10:33 pm |
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all i have to say is my wifes gonna be mad when I DONT take her to Lee read...lol
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Hiredgun30
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 10:42 pm |
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I am lazy so i went online and found the contact webaddress to submit comments.
here is the link.
http://www.leereadjewelers.com/contactus.php
Last edited on Sun Jul 13th, 2008 10:43 pm by Hiredgun30
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BrianEMT
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 11:23 pm |
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Hiredgun30 wrote: all i have to say is my wifes gonna be mad when I DONT take her to Lee read...lol
Ooooo...a Glock with Hogue grips. 
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BrianEMT
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Posted: Sun Jul 13th, 2008 11:36 pm |
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I went the anonymous label method. They are short, get the point across, and hard to remove. 
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Hiredgun30
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 01:05 am |
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i like my alternative to hogue grips, i go down to the local skate shop and by colored grip tape and cut to fit.
that no guns card was compliments of arizona Ocers.
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Hiredgun30
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 01:08 am |
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everybody near boise... AT 4pm on friday turn your radio to 670am for nate shelmans
Rant and Rave fridays..let everybody know about lee read by calling in and talking live.336-3700 is the number.. 4pm to 7pm
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asforme
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 01:55 am |
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Hiredgun30 wrote: i like my alternative to hogue grips, i go down to the local skate shop and by colored grip tape and cut to fit.
that no guns card was compliments of arizona Ocers.
Don't your hands start bleeding after 200 or so rounds at the range? I prefer my a-grips, comfortable and still grippy.
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Hiredgun30
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 03:08 am |
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I naturally have dry skin so it doesnt present an issue..
brooks tactical actually sells pre cut pieces to place on yout weapon.
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asforme
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 03:15 am |
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Hiredgun30 wrote: brooks tactical actually sells pre cut pieces to place on yout weapon.
That's what I have, the a-grips. http://www.brookstactical.com/
I know it looks like skateboard tape in the picture, but it's not. It's almost a faux suede. It's almost fuzzy, but grabs the hand really and keeps it from getting slick with sweat.
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Posted: Mon Jul 14th, 2008 07:57 pm |
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I hope you call in. Lemme know what they say. edit to add: just sent them a note via their contact page.
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GreenDrake
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 01:29 pm |
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I live up north but I posted a note on their Contact Us page as well, noting that they set a terrible example as a business in this great state of Idaho and that anyone I know in your area will be encouraged to stay away from any business that frowns on a persons rights.
They need a herd of you guys to shop there after your next OC luncheon. Let's see how they handle 20 armed law abiding citizens shopping peacefully. Maybe that's not a great idea but worth making the statement.
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Seabolt
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Posted: Fri Jul 18th, 2008 07:00 am |
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I would like to encourage everyone to join the website http://www.Checkabiz.com it already covers many local businesses and has quite a few members in the local area. Tons of people check this site. And it is used in many business review searches on the web.
It will be a great tool for us to use to inform others about businesses that do not care about its customers protection and safety. Just be honest and say what you did like, but be sure to mention their view on OC. even if you have no problems and its a good experience. Post it on there. That way when comes to argue. If they say we are only on there to badger them about our concerns. We can say “no, ... I submitted this review that was good for that store... and didn’t once mention OC in that review.... and so on.”
also the occasional note, that the store will be a more likely target and even easier and safe one for the criminals wouldn’t be out of line. After all that’s what they are doing, removing the danger for the criminals, and making it safer for them one gun at a time.
Force them to change. Advertise to the criminals that these are gun safe stores, or “Criminal Friendly Stores”. That wouldn’t be a good image for any business. And they would have to change that fast.
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Mike
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Posted: Fri Jul 18th, 2008 03:04 pm |
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GreenDrake wrote: I live up north but I posted a note on their Contact Us page as well, noting that they set a terrible example as a business in this great state of Idaho and that anyone I know in your area will be encouraged to stay away from any business that frowns on a persons rights.
They need a herd of you guys to shop there after your next OC luncheon. Let's see how they handle 20 armed law abiding citizens shopping peacefully. Maybe that's not a great idea but worth making the statement.
No - not the right idea here to show up en masse to some business just to penalize them for an alleged no gun policy and surprize them or induce a panic - that's not the right approach. it's a private business - if they really ban gun carry and post 9never ask them to do so) , boycott them. If they have a confused policy sometimes enforced, try to go their while discreetly open carrying for short visits and buy stuff - if normal people OC frequently in daily life, businesses will accept it.
Last edited on Fri Jul 18th, 2008 03:25 pm by Mike
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BrianEMT
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Posted: Fri Jul 18th, 2008 10:06 pm |
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Although true, I have yet to see a single other person OC in Boise...
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Hiredgun30
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Posted: Fri Jul 18th, 2008 10:20 pm |
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i emailed a letter to sara reed, i have yet to hear back.. i even encouraged her to call.
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Hiredgun30
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Posted: Tue Jul 22nd, 2008 03:39 am |
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still no reply from anyone at lee reed..
I am saddened to say that the wedding ring i am wearing is from this establishment..
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