Posterchild informed me that the Goodyear next door to our office has a sign stating "No Weapons on Allowed on Premises" with a picture of a handgun with a bar though it.
So I verified that and decided to voice my opinion on the matter to them:
To Goodyear
I recently had an object in my tire and used your company's services to have it repaired. The location is on Colorado Ave in Stuart, FL. The service was done in a professional manner and the cost was within what I considered fair.
However, after paying for the repair, I noticed a sign stating "No Weapons on Premises". I am licensed BY THE STATE to be able to carry a concealed weapon, and as such I will no longer be spending my wages in your establishments for several reasons.
1.) I have gone through the classes, I have met all requirements mandated BY THE STATE and have been given LEGAL RIGHT to carry. Who is GoodYear to take that right from me?
2.) If a criminal saw this, would he hesitate to enter knowing that law-abiding citizens with CWPs would not carry in their, or like me, wouldn't use GoodYear's services. I feel this makes your establishment far more dangerous for everyone involved.
3.) My weapon is carried CONCEALED. Do I get strip-searched? Who is given the job of violating me and my rights against illegal search and seizure?
In closing, I hope that you will review your policies, as you do provide a valuable service in a timely manner, and your location, to me, is convenient.
Darrell Batton
=================================The snippy response I received:
From:
[email protected] on 11/03/2004 10:30 AM
Sent by: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Consumer Relations 728 1144 East Market Street Akron, OH 44316 Voice #: 800.321.2136 Fax #:
330.796.6829
Dear Darrell, Thank you for contacting our website. We are sorry that you feel the need to carry a gun with you to our company owned
Goodyear Auto Service Store in Stuart, FL. Perhaps you would be more comfortable going to a location that allows you to carry your
weapon onto their premises.PBayless
=================================And my final response:
Apparently, you've missed my point. It's not GoodYear's call on where I can and cannot carry a weapon, it is the State of Florida. I feel more comfortable going to a place that does NOT infringe upon my rights.
Rest assured that I will be passing the word to those that believe as I do on your company's stance.
Darrell Batton
=================================One more place I'll not be spending my money.
Spread the word!
Kaz