Gander Mountain - Sherman

Commander · #1

I was in Gander Mountain in Sherman today. As I entered the store I encountered the following sign: " All Firearms and Bows must be checked at the Customer Service Desk". My assumption is they are referring to guns brought in for service or trade. The only other Gander Mountain I've been in is Texarkana - that sign was not posted there.

#2

I went into a "GUN STORE" in Tyler last week. On the front door a sign with large Red Letters read "NO FIREARMS." Go figure!

JLaw · #3

Your assumption is correct. I just got back from taking my brother-in-law to Gander in Spring to check the trade in value, and they said he needed to bring the pistol to the customer service desk and have someone from the firearms dept. come pick it up there. They are not posted with 30.06 in Spring. Even if they do not want any CCW's in there, they were not posting the correct signage there, so the whole "check your gun" thing is no good for CHL's.

JLaw

bauerdj · #4

Last time I was in the one in Spring the sign said "all guns must be checked etc. , etc. This does not apply to holders of CHL"

Dave B.

KBCraig · #5

The Texarkana GM has added a couple of signs. First, they had a hand-written one that said "all firearms must be checked in at Customer Service". Then they made a computer printout with the same wording. Then someone scribbled below in magic marker: "Does not apply to concealed carry."

I think they've got an all-printed version now with that final wording. I absolutely guarantee you that GM welcomes CHLs, and they do not want to check your loaded carry gun. The manager of the Texarkana store is a friend, and my wife's ex-boss. He grumbles about their company policy against employees carrying while on duty.

Kevin

AG-EE · #6

I visited the store in Tyler and it had the "Does not apply to CHL holders" exemption below it.

What they are doing is wanting people who are bringing a gun for service or trade to check it at the desk, because they know you and others will be fumbling with it.

AV8R · #7

Cabelas Fort Worth store has a similar sign. I did not see an '.06 sign, though, so I assumed I was perfectly welcome, as long as I had a current credit card and photo ID.

racer32 · #8

FWIW, I go to GM in Sherman on a frequent basis. There is no 30.06 sign. The check firearms at counter sign is for the ppeople bringing in trades or guns for service. I've yet to see ANY 30.06 signs on any businesses in Sherman. GM is OK for you to carry, just keep it concealed.