Target asks customers to leave firearms at home

[Gman]

Target asks customers to leave firearms at home

NEW YORK (AP) - Target is "respectfully" asking its customers to not bring firearms into its stores, even where it is allowed by law.

In a statement posted Wednesday on the retailer's corporate blog, interim CEO John Mulligan said that Target wants a "safe and inviting" atmosphere for its shoppers and employees.

"This is a complicated issue, but it boils down to a simple belief: Bringing firearms to Target creates an environment that is at odds with the family-friendly shopping and work experience we strive to create," he said.

In many states, carrying unconcealed guns in public is legal.

Molly Snyder, a Target spokeswoman, said that Target's move is a "request and not a prohibition."

"We don't have any plans for proactive communication to guests beyond what Target leadership shared today," she added.

Target does not sell guns in its stores or on its website.

Target Corp. made the announcement as it faced pressure about its policy on the "open carry" of firearms in its stores. A group called Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America gathered nearly 400,000 signatures for a petition asking Target to prohibit shoppers from carrying guns into its stores.

The group has said it is responsible for getting several chains, including Chipotle, Starbucks and Jack in the Box, to to make similar moves. It introduced the campaign after gun rights groups carrying loaded rifles frequently gathered in Target stores including Texas, Alabama and North Carolina to demonstrate in support of "open carry" laws.

"Such positive safety changes made by some of our country's leading retailers are proof of the influence of women and mothers," said Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. "As we look toward election season, we hope our legislators are taking notice that when women and mothers collectively raise our voices — and soon cast our votes, we are determined to leave an impact.

[Aloha_Shooter]

I don't shop there anyway. Any place frequented predominantly by elitists who want to give it a pseudo-French pronunciation is someplace I don't want to be.

[kidicarus13]

MDAGSA trying to create another 1683 target (pun intended) rich environments.

[roberth]

Haven't been in a Target for a couple years at least. Walmart suits me just fine.

[MrPrena]

Ah, you beat me to it!

This trend of "Respectfully requesting customers not to bring firearms" thing is getting really old now.
Okay, I will honor PUBLICLY TRADED company's PRIVATE property policy.

I have choices.
I have to waste 1-2minute(s) to unholster my firearm, and put it on a locked glove box compartment.
Or
I just go to other substitute stores which I do not need to waste my time messing with this.

As long as TGT is only store within 15-20mile radius, I would just go to competitor. Right now, retailers trying to earn every penny from consumers for next 2 quarters are critical for that specific sector.
I guess Target analysts and VP thought it was a good idea.

[two shoes]

You can't do your obligatory "Wally-Walk" with your freshly minted CHP in Target anyways...

Did they not get the memo?

[Gman]

I respectfully request Target to kiss my ass.

If I went to Target, I'd just carry concealed.

[GilpinGuy]

I respectfully request Target to kiss my ass.

If I went to Target, I'd just carry concealed.

This. And it's what I do everywhere else too.

[battle_sight_zero]

This. And it's what I do everywhere else too.

Target is not asking CCW holders to not shop at their store. I feel Target sucks as store so I don't shop there. I also don't open carry in the Denver metro area either, to many panicky people that don't understand the laws. So no difference to me.

[rootbrain]

Target is not asking CCW holders to not shop at their store. I feel Target sucks as store so I don't shop there. I also don't open carry in the Denver metro area either, to many panicky people that don't understand the laws. So no difference to me.

If you open carry in Denver, you'll lose your gun and go to the tank. Not legal in City and County of Denver, regardless of what people, panicky or otherwise do or don't understand.