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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/11/14 01:20 PM
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Cast
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Way back when I got my CHL Walmart had the 30-06 sign posted. We complained and they took it down.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Cast]
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03/11/14 03:41 PM
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Way back when I got my CHL Walmart had the 30-06 sign posted. We complained and they took it down. That's why it's important to let businesses know you don't like the 30.06 sign.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: TurkeyHunter]
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03/11/14 04:05 PM
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Way back when I got my CHL Walmart had the 30-06 sign posted. We complained and they took it down. That's why it's important to let businesses know you don't like the 30.06 sign. Yep, if sprouts got 200 emails this week, they would at least have to make a decision.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/12/14 01:01 AM
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Sprouts got at least one email today
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/17/14 03:14 AM
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Well, my wife and I will not be shopping there again...
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/18/14 03:29 PM
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Debates like this are an example of why we live in the greatest country in the world. It is your right to not go into a store for ANY reason. If a person wants to go into there but you don't... no biggie. We ALL have the right to choose where we do business. For those boycotting, congrats for standing up to your convictions... for those that are not, congrats to you to for making a decision to keep going. Just because someone still wants to shop there doesn't make them wrong and standing up for a persons belief doesn't make them dumb.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/18/14 05:42 PM
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Well stated Sprman. I live in a nice part of town and don't feel any need to carry inside of a Sprouts store. If I had to worry about going to the grocery store, I think I would move.
Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it. Don't text and drive.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Erathkid]
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03/18/14 08:44 PM
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Well stated Sprman. I live in a nice part of town and don't feel any need to carry inside of a Sprouts store. If I had to worry about going to the grocery store, I think I would move. The problem with this statement is you dont get to choose when or where bad things happen. They happen everywhere. Yes some areas can raise the chances but being in a "nice" area does not guarantee your safety. I carry every time I leave the house and the only time I disarm is when I am going into a prohibited place like a court house.
"A good life is never too short" My Dad
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/18/14 09:22 PM
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I guess I'm a hippie because I enjoy top grade produce and organic meat? Wait, dont most of us prefer home grown vegetables and organic meat in the form of harvested game? Tff, you may be surprised to know that the president and CEO is from Tx, not to say we don't have liberals and dems here, but he's not a Yankee or a west coast original.
I would venture to say most of those unlicensed have no idea what this sign means, so it's going to do more harm to their business than good IMO. Most likely from Austin.... And those folks might as well be Yankees
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: target1911]
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03/18/14 10:47 PM
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Well stated Sprman. I live in a nice part of town and don't feel any need to carry inside of a Sprouts store. If I had to worry about going to the grocery store, I think I would move. The problem with this statement is you dont get to choose when or where bad things happen. They happen everywhere. Yes some areas can raise the chances but being in a "nice" area does not guarantee your safety. I carry every time I leave the house and the only time I disarm is when I am going into a prohibited place like a court house. Yep. I didn't get my chl because I live in a rough area. I got it because you never know when a psycho is going to walk into a movie theater and start shooting.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: TFF Caribou]
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03/18/14 10:49 PM
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Well stated Sprman. I live in a nice part of town and don't feel any need to carry inside of a Sprouts store. If I had to worry about going to the grocery store, I think I would move. The problem with this statement is you dont get to choose when or where bad things happen. They happen everywhere. Yes some areas can raise the chances but being in a "nice" area does not guarantee your safety. I carry every time I leave the house and the only time I disarm is when I am going into a prohibited place like a court house. Yep. I didn't get my chl because I live in a rough area. I got it because you never know when a psycho is going to walk into a movie theater and start shooting. Or as it pertains to the topic, a grocery store, or a restaurant, or any other place. I'm not worried about carrying to stop a robbery at a convenient store in the hood. I carry because my life and more importantly my family's life is more important that a little discomfort that comes from carrying a weapon.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Navasot]
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03/19/14 01:04 AM
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Most likely from Austin.... And those folks might as well be Yankees Seems like these crazy guy shootings happen at places that you would think are safe. Luby's, Sandy Hook, Columbine, Fort Hood, Navy Yard, movie theater, college, salon, to name a few recent ones.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Brother in-law]
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03/19/14 05:09 AM
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Im glad some of yall won't go. It will make the lines shorter and allow me to get best picks of the by far best Steaks, Chicken, pork, and produce around. Prices are fair especially when on sale and store staff if helpful. To boycott a store because of a sign is just dumb. You really think this is about a sign?
When you need a Piano moved there is always someone around to help you with the stool!
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: target1911]
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03/19/14 06:26 AM
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Well stated Sprman. I live in a nice part of town and don't feel any need to carry inside of a Sprouts store. If I had to worry about going to the grocery store, I think I would move. The problem with this statement is you dont get to choose when or where bad things happen. They happen everywhere. Yes some areas can raise the chances but being in a "nice" area does not guarantee your safety. I carry every time I leave the house and the only time I disarm is when I am going into a prohibited place like a court house. Bingo.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/19/14 02:30 PM
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If you don't stand for something, sooner or later you'll fall for anything...
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/19/14 02:43 PM
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Dear Sprouts,
I live in Texas, and I recently noticed a 30.06 sign posted at the entrance to my local Sprouts. If you don't already know, this sign prohibits holders of a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) from entering your store with a concealed handgun.
As a law abiding citizen, I will respect the law and no longer enter your store. Please be aware, however, that criminals do not care what legal signage is posted, and if they want to commit a crime at your store, a 30.06 sign will only indicate to them that your "gun free zone" is an easy target. Because of this policy, criminals now know (if they can read) that they will face little to no opposition if they decide to rob or murder someone on your property.
Because of this, myself and thousands of other CHL holders will no longer do business with you which is truly a shame. I urge you to review this policy, and I hope you choose to support our Second Amendment rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: MeanGreen85]
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03/19/14 03:12 PM
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Dear Sprouts,
I live in Texas, and I recently noticed a 30.06 sign posted at the entrance to my local Sprouts. If you don't already know, this sign prohibits holders of a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) from entering your store with a concealed handgun.
As a law abiding citizen, I will respect the law and no longer enter your store. Please be aware, however, that criminals do not care what legal signage is posted, and if they want to commit a crime at your store, a 30.06 sign will only indicate to them that your "gun free zone" is an easy target. Because of this policy, criminals now know (if they can read) that they will face little to no opposition if they decide to rob or murder someone on your property.
Because of this, myself and thousands of other CHL holders will no longer do business with you which is truly a shame. I urge you to review this policy, and I hope you choose to support our Second Amendment rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America. I copied this and responded to Sprouts since it is well worded and written.
God has a plan and something special in mind for all of us. Do you know the direction that God wants to send you?
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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03/21/14 03:18 AM
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I am PRO Second Amendment. I have the choice to carry or not. I am a prime target for street crime as I am older, I walk with a limp, gimp, hitch in my git a long. I move slow and deliberate. If I hurt I park in handicap parking. If it is a good day I will walk and let someone less fortunate than me have the spot close to the door. I generally carry going to large parking lots of businesses I frequent. If a store has a sign, 30.06 and I needed/wanted what they have for sale, I would respect their wishes and do my business. I live in an area small enough I cannot eliminate all 30.06 businesses. Pharmacies, grocery stores, clothing????? Bigger cities you can do that but we are not afforded that luxury. Or you can break the law and hope you do not get caught, but if you do, you must pay the Piper.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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04/07/14 06:48 PM
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I agree with the reason for having a CHL and standing for something... I have one as well. There are a bunch of places that we cannot carry and you still go into them..... Just gotta be on your guard in all situations.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: target1911]
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04/12/14 12:05 PM
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Well stated Sprman. I live in a nice part of town and don't feel any need to carry inside of a Sprouts store. If I had to worry about going to the grocery store, I think I would move. The problem with this statement is you dont get to choose when or where bad things happen. They happen everywhere. Yes some areas can raise the chances but being in a "nice" area does not guarantee your safety. I carry every time I leave the house and the only time I disarm is when I am going into a prohibited place like a court house. Very much so. My wife and I were in a grocery store in a nice area when we heard a loud angry voice across the store. Some guy got extremely irate about something in the deli section and was yelling, cussing, and threw some stuff. He walked out after his tirade, but it could have also gone the other way. You just never know how people will react anymore.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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04/12/14 10:31 PM
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I don't pay much attention to 30.06 signs.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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04/13/14 11:21 AM
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Its a wonder some of you folks ever work up the courage to leave your house.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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04/14/14 02:37 AM
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I dropped em and Time Warner Cable.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
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04/15/14 12:49 PM
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Its a wonder some of you folks ever work up the courage to leave your house.
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Re: No more Sprouts
[Re: Stevarino]
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04/22/14 02:59 AM
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Well sprouts, albeit a great store, is now off my shopping list. Just need to let the wife know.
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. -- Ronald Reagan
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