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I am starting this a little early tonight because I have EMS class and won't be out til later. Its evening time here, after 5PM so if you live in England, it is night time. Anywho...
I GOT KICKED OUT OF A TOYS R US.
Yes you read that right. As in escorted out by managment. And yes I guess I should have known better. I blame Aaaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.
As many of you have read, this year's baseball products are being driven to insane prices and are becoming more scarce due to the success of young players like Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Andrew Benintendi. Case in point is the retail offering of 2017 Topps Chrome baseball. Collectors are scouring all over the countryside searching out for the elusive blasters, mega boxes, and rack packs of Chrome. I visited 4 Walmarts, and yes, even a Toys R Us to find my bounty. And I failed.......and was escorted out.
In North Carolina, its not uncommon to see people carrying firearms out in public. Our state is an open carry state where you can openly carry a firearm as long as it is not concealed(must have a concealed carry permit for that). Times are a bit tense an I will carry when I'm out and about as I have found myself in some really precarious situations. Well, yesterday I decided to check out Toys R Us just in case they might have some new blasters in stock. I had my Taurus PT111 Gen II 9mm holstered on my side. I like it because it is small, compact, and packs one hell of a punch should the need arise to use it. I parked and got out and walked thru the doors of Toys R Us as I have at many other retail outlets with no issue. As soon as I walked thru the door, I noticed an employee eyeball me and walk behind me. Another larger fellow came over as I stopped on the Lego aisle. He asked me if I was a member of law enforcement to which I replied "no". I did let him know I am a firefighter/first responder and showed him my ID as I thought there was some sort of issue. There was an issue. With me. And my firearm. He was fairly polite and informed me that I couldn't have a weapon on the premises. I explained to him I was of no danger and I carry for personal protection when in public and that I abide by all laws set forth by the state.
He then informed me that if I HAD READ the sign on the door, which was fairly small and out of place, ( I dont' normally read signs on doors but rather walk thru them) I would have seen that there was a policy for no firearms. I apologized but was then told I wasn't allowed so I was watched and basically booted from the store. Oh well. Damn you Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger!!! Its all your fault!
Check in peeps. Lets bust at atleast 6 pages tonight! Check in!!!
I GOT KICKED OUT OF A TOYS R US.
Yes you read that right. As in escorted out by managment. And yes I guess I should have known better. I blame Aaaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.
As many of you have read, this year's baseball products are being driven to insane prices and are becoming more scarce due to the success of young players like Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Andrew Benintendi. Case in point is the retail offering of 2017 Topps Chrome baseball. Collectors are scouring all over the countryside searching out for the elusive blasters, mega boxes, and rack packs of Chrome. I visited 4 Walmarts, and yes, even a Toys R Us to find my bounty. And I failed.......and was escorted out.
In North Carolina, its not uncommon to see people carrying firearms out in public. Our state is an open carry state where you can openly carry a firearm as long as it is not concealed(must have a concealed carry permit for that). Times are a bit tense an I will carry when I'm out and about as I have found myself in some really precarious situations. Well, yesterday I decided to check out Toys R Us just in case they might have some new blasters in stock. I had my Taurus PT111 Gen II 9mm holstered on my side. I like it because it is small, compact, and packs one hell of a punch should the need arise to use it. I parked and got out and walked thru the doors of Toys R Us as I have at many other retail outlets with no issue. As soon as I walked thru the door, I noticed an employee eyeball me and walk behind me. Another larger fellow came over as I stopped on the Lego aisle. He asked me if I was a member of law enforcement to which I replied "no". I did let him know I am a firefighter/first responder and showed him my ID as I thought there was some sort of issue. There was an issue. With me. And my firearm. He was fairly polite and informed me that I couldn't have a weapon on the premises. I explained to him I was of no danger and I carry for personal protection when in public and that I abide by all laws set forth by the state.
He then informed me that if I HAD READ the sign on the door, which was fairly small and out of place, ( I dont' normally read signs on doors but rather walk thru them) I would have seen that there was a policy for no firearms. I apologized but was then told I wasn't allowed so I was watched and basically booted from the store. Oh well. Damn you Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger!!! Its all your fault!
Check in peeps. Lets bust at atleast 6 pages tonight! Check in!!!