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just_a_car
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Posted: Mon Apr 21st, 2008 01:01 am |
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Okay, I've updated the list with B&I to the anti-gun list. Also added Denny's in Shelton and Walmart in Puyallup to the pro-gun list. Also added the two Sheri's Restaurants I go to where the managers and the servers are all cool with me carrying.
compmanio365 wrote:
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.
Compmanio, the only one from the list above I can add is the Walmart under the rules I posted in the original post. I could add many, many places I frequent where I've had uneventful OC, but that could just be that no one noticed in the many times I've gone there. People aren't as perceptive as we give them credit for.
Edit: also just added Beth's Cafe to the pro-gun list, which I should have done a long time ago.
Last edited on Mon Apr 21st, 2008 01:09 am by just_a_car
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surfj9009
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Posted: Sat Apr 26th, 2008 03:28 am |
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Well, i stopped in to Sonic here in Spokane and had a bite. Patrick was working and so I told him the reason why I came in was because they are on the OC friendly list. He was excited about it and we talked for a while about OC. Very nice guy!!
my new favorite burger spot for sure!!
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just_a_car
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Posted: Sat Apr 26th, 2008 10:03 am |
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I'm glad to hear he's excited about being on the list and I'm happy to have him on there! 
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Shy_Panda
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 07:41 pm |
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| I think that Quiznos in Pullman should be added to the pro-OC list seeing as how we have met there on several occasions and had noting but positive experiences. Although I don't know if anyone has contacted the manager regarding the issue, a few of the employees are very pro-OC. The thread on OC in Pullman has more details on the goings on at Quiznos.
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just_a_car
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 10:00 pm |
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Shy_Panda wrote: I think that Quiznos in Pullman should be added to the pro-OC list seeing as how we have met there on several occasions and had noting but positive experiences. Although I don't know if anyone has contacted the manager regarding the issue, a few of the employees are very pro-OC. The thread on OC in Pullman has more details on the goings on at Quiznos.
I'm reluctant to, but I'll go ahead and add them. The only reason I'm adding them is because of the post about how it all went and it sounds like you had one employee say "awesome" directly in relation to the firearm (but I don't know if he thought you were a cop or not... again, why I'm reluctant). But, the fact that you talked about it so much in front of the employees with the gentlemen and there was no issue goes to help support the addition to the list.
I'd like to note I'm making an exception to my 'orginal post' rules, where I would prefer that the positive comment come from a supervisor or manager (in other words, someone that has authority to kick you out if they wanted to) and that the comment be pro-gun (and preferably pro-OC and/or pro-civilian-carry).
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Shy_Panda
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 12:15 am |
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just_a_car wrote: The only reason I'm adding them is because of the post about how it all went and it sounds like you had one employee say "awesome" directly in relation to the firearm (but I don't know if he thought you were a cop or not... again, why I'm reluctant).
It is fine if you don't decide to add it to keep the rules intact, I am a fan of rules just not being ruled. The guy was saying awesome directly in relation to my beretta, we have been in there on multiple occasions and we have given him a WGR pamphlet to which he has expressed intrest in OC. I think it was pretty clear that I was not a cop seeing as how I was dressed, and we were a large group of people (4/6 OCing).
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just_a_car
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 12:39 am |
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I added it as soon as I posted that, as I said I would. Check the first post on the first page.
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Shy_Panda
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 12:55 am |
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Chalk up another anti-gun gun store FROM IDAHO ! If you are willing to put up border businesses then the Tri-State in Moscow, ID is a do not patronize due to this thread.
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum55/8617.html
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just_a_car
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 02:32 am |
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Next time you're near Tri-State, feel free to tell them they've been DNP-listed. I really hope businesses realize just how many people read and follow this list.
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Shy_Panda
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 06:26 am |
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I feel bad for posting so many businesses that are in Idaho, but since I got Tri-State blacklisted I figure that I should suggest an alternative location to shop for ammo at least that is very pro-OC. Charles, the owner of Sure Shot in Moscow, ID has seen me and several others OC in his store on multiple occasions and his reaction according to my friend Roy who asked if 'this is alright?' (refering to his OCing) was "so long as you don't try and shoot me I ain't got no problem with it." Today when Dave and I were killing time waiting for the manager of Tri-State to return we stopped by and hung out for 15-20 min. with no problems. Although this is a somewhat small store and their selection is somewhat limited, this is a very pro-gun business that I think truely deserves our support.
Again sorry about all the Idaho businesses, but here in Pullman there really isn't anyplace major to shop until you get across the border.
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just_a_car
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 06:38 am |
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Shy_Panda wrote: Again sorry about all the Idaho businesses, but here in Pullman there really isn't anyplace major to shop until you get across the border.
Which is exactly why I just added it to the list and why I am happy to do so. As I said before, I want this to be a Washington State list, not just a Western Washington list, and having been over through that part of WA (and into ID) a few times, I know exactly what you mean. Plus, since ID has similar OC-laws to WA, I think the application of our dollars isn't wasted on a poor legislative state, either.
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Shy_Panda
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 06:43 am |
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I am glad to see that the pro-OC list is growing much faster than is the DNP one.
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just_a_car
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 06:49 am |
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So am I, SP.
I noticed a couple edits ago that there were more total Pro-Gun Biz's on the list than there were on the DNP and the Watch lists, put together. That made me really happy.
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Shy_Panda
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 01:21 am |
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| Shopko in Pullman on the watch list until things get sorted out with corporate.
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 02:47 am |
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I just checked the list in the first post and I was surprised to not see Applebee's up there. Although our encounter there was less than plesent, the Area Director told me face to face that they mirror state law and our sidearms are welcome at any time.
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just_a_car
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 04:25 am |
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Phssthpok wrote: I just checked the list in the first post and I was surprised to not see Applebee's up there. Although our encounter there was less than plesent, the Area Director told me face to face that they mirror state law and our sidearms are welcome at any time.
That is exactly why they're not up there. Also, I've OC'd at the following Applebee's without issue Lynnwood (10+ times), Everett Mall Way, Canyon Park, and Factoria.
Added to the watch list, pending you getting your 10-15 minutes of writing back. 
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Shy_Panda
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 05:18 pm |
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| Just curious, and mabey I skimmed over it, but does anyone have a blanket letter that we can modify for each individual business preferably a pro and anti-gun style letting them know about their status here? If so where is it posted, if at all.
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just_a_car
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 07:52 pm |
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SP, I don't believe we have any kind of literature regarding this list. I started it a while back because it was needed and I felt I could do it professionally and consistently... plus, I also felt it gave me a way to give back to the people here on the forum; kind of like a service.
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 11:52 pm |
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just_a_car wrote: Phssthpok wrote: I just checked the list in the first post and I was surprised to not see Applebee's up there. Although our encounter there was less than plesent, the Area Director told me face to face that they mirror state law and our sidearms are welcome at any time.
That is exactly why they're not up there. Also, I've OC'd at the following Applebee's without issue Lynnwood (10+ times), Everett Mall Way, Canyon Park, and Factoria.
Added to the watch list, pending you getting your 10-15 minutes of writing back.
OK... I'm lost.
What I meant was that I was surprised to nto see Applebee's on the 'friendly' list.
I'm not sure why they'd be on the 'watch' list, nor what you mean by my '10-15 minutes of writing back'.
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Trigger Dr
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 12:22 am |
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My suggested format for a Do Not Patronize Letter.
Please comment and suggest any changes.
President, CEO
XYZ Retail Business
As the result of an encounter with _______ the manager of your store located in___________,
it has come to my attention that your company prohibits the legal carrying of firearms within the confines of your store, by any person other than law enforcement officers.
As an American citizen, and being licensed by the State of _____ to legally carry a firearm, your policy is discriminating. As a result, my business will be directed to your competitors.
Also, your company is being placed on a DO NOT PATRONIZE list on the OpenCarry.org website, until such time I receive notice that your company will mirror state law and allow legally carried firearms in your stores.
My name
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