Author Topic: Cabelas Carry Policy (Read 12056 times)

JimP · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2009, 07:10:57 PM »

The People of Nebraska enshrined the right to keep and bear arms in the Constitution by petition in 1988. While the fight about just what "A well regulated militia" meant in the US Constitution was just heating up, Nebraskans set about ensuring that there wasn't any wiggle room in our State Constitution.

Carry however you wish, but by all means, Carry.

Dan W · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:12:20 PM »

What do we gain if we override the rights of private property owners with the right to keep and bears arms?

If I had spent a lifetime and millions of dollars building a business, I would certainly maintain that I had the right to determine what type of activity I would allow to occur on my property. Your rights end where mine begin... I will not support attempts to overthrow the rights of one group to advance those of another by anyone.

Of course we are free to choose to not do business with any company that does not support our views, but I will never agree that that company does not have the freedom to disagree.

Cabela's has been much more supportive of the RKBA than most. They purposely built their store in LaVista to bypass the restrictions that Omaha places on firearms possession. They allow for the legal carry of concealed firearms. They have the right to draw the line somewhere, and they have done so.

rugermanx · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2009, 09:47:04 PM »

I often open carry and I too have had some looks of "who the hell do you think you are?" But honestly I agree with Dan, we all have rights. And they end where the next persons begin. That is why we are a Republic.... so that no man's rights can be revoked by the "majority" or popular opinion.

SBarry · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2009, 09:52:01 PM »

I agree 100% Dan. Smoking is legal, but I will be damned if I am going to let someone smoke in my house or pickup. Safety is also an issue. CCW holders at least have taken a class, any fool can OC if they want. If Cabelas banned CC in their business, then I might have a problem. I know a few people I would not want carrying a gun around me. There are shooting ranges that don't allow any type of carry, and no holsters. Guns must be cased and unloaded without magazines installed or loaded. This is a shooting range, not a retail store full of sheeple. However backwards that may seem to us, it is their policy, and it is their right to exercise that policy.

It is their property. If you don't agree, take your coin elsewhere. They have done more for the NFOA than any other business. We need their support.

And the food was great.

tradhunter · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2009, 11:44:53 AM »

WOW. I think you might be misunderstanding me. I don't want to over through anyone's rights as business or private property owners. I don't like "gay pride" parades, but I whole hardily support their right to so. I don't agree with Mormonism, be will defend their right to worship. This is why this issue needs brought to the forefront, and discussed:

Customer Open-Carry and Concealed-Carry of Pistols and Revolvers in Cabela?s Retail Stores

Cabela?s company policies are intended to be aligned with applicable federal, state and local laws. Accordingly, each store location has adopted policies to comply with the laws governing the state, county and city in which the store is located.

With respect to the issue of open-carry and concealed-carry of firearms by customers ? it is Cabela?s general policy to allow customers to carry a pistol or revolver within Cabela?s stores if the customer is permitted to do so in accordance with applicable law; provided such firearm remains safely holstered while the customer is on Cabela?s property, and the activities of the customer do not raise safety concerns or otherwise interfere with Cabela?s business activities.

If a customer brings a firearm on Cabela?s property for purposes of repair, appraisal, evaluation, sale or any other purpose that will require the customer or someone else to handle the firearm or remove the firearm from a holster, the firearm must be checked in with store personnel, safely unloaded and fitted with a trigger lock.

Cabela?s supports responsible gun ownership and is committed to providing a safe family shopping environment. Accordingly, Cabela?s reserves the right to implement firearm safety procedures within its stores as Cabela?s deems appropriate.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Joe Arterburn

Corporate Communications Manager

Cabela's Inc.

One Cabela Drive

Sidney, NE 69160

joe.arterburn@cabelas.com

308-255-1204

FarmerRick · « **Reply #25 on:** November 03, 2009, 12:08:18 PM »

Looks to me like according to that letter, open carry is allowed in their stores.

SBarry · « **Reply #26 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:54:48 PM »

That is the way I see it too. Kearney does not have an open carry ordinance, so Trad should have been good to go.

JimP · « **Reply #27 on:** November 07, 2009, 08:21:56 PM »

Open carry may be allowed in their stores...... but if a manager or employee asks you to put it up, you have to comply or leave. If they ask you to leave because you don't comply and you don't, that's trespassing..... just sayin'......

Dan W · « **Reply #28 on:** November 07, 2009, 08:59:15 PM »

Quote from: JimP on November 07, 2009, 08:21:56 PM

Open carry may be allowed in their stores...... but if a manager or employee asks you to put it up, you have to comply or leave. If they ask you to leave because you don't comply and you don't, that's trespassing..... just sayin'......

Armed trespass no less, and the charge could be a serious detriment to ever carrying a firearm again

LawyerJan · « **Reply #29 on:** November 11, 2009, 05:12:57 PM »

I always get a twinge of nervousness when I go to Scheels or Cabela's while CCW (would even more so open). Afraid someone, maybe another customer will think I've shoplifted or something. Then I'd have police harassing me for an hour or more while my wife faxed up the serial number off my case...

Speaking of Scheels, anyone else hate with a passion the new bars on their "display" counters?

FarmerRick · « **Reply #30 on:** November 11, 2009, 06:45:55 PM »

Quote from: LawyerJan on November 11, 2009, 05:12:57 PM

I always get a twinge of nervousness when I go to Scheels or Cabela's while CCW (would even more so open). Afraid someone, maybe another customer will think I've shoplifted or something. Then I'd have police harassing me for an hour or more while my wife faxed up the serial number off my case...

Speaking of Scheels, anyone else hate with a passion the new bars on their "display" counters?

It seems just a bit overdone, doesn't it?

FLUFF · « **Reply #31 on:** November 11, 2009, 10:06:34 PM »

I sure us funny how quickly some people jumped in and said We should not interfere with the buissiness owners property rights at Cabelas. We got CC so were ok with some restrictions ??

On the front page there is a list of property owners who NFOA has identified as not supporting our rights so we should not do buissness with them

What about there property owners rights ??

Pro 2A or Not Pro 2a or just when it is convienient ??

Hmmm Let's think about this

I think CC is the best way to go, No sense in scaring the SHEEP if you don't have to

FLUFF

Dan W · « **Reply #32 on:** November 11, 2009, 10:23:15 PM »

What is funny about believing in personal property rights? The 2nd amendment has nothing to do with private property rights.

It is a limit on the power of government , not on the rights of individuals

FLUFF · « **Reply #33 on:** November 12, 2009, 07:19:08 AM »

On one side of the fence we hammer unfrendly Business owners on our front page when they place restrictions on our CC rights.

On the other side of the fence we say it is ok for Cabelas to place restictions on our 2A rights to open carry ???

So who's rights are more important ?? Property owners or Mine
What about my rights to have the ability to protect myself ??? Are property owners going to protect me ??

Not looking to start an argument, because the question of who's rights are more important all depends on who you ask. It just appears to me like a double standard and that some people are ok accepting some restrictions on there personal rights.

My lesson in free speach came the first time I back talked to my mother and dad put a boot in my ass......

Randy · « **Reply #34 on:** November 12, 2009, 12:51:46 PM »

Those bars make it near impossible to see the goods.
Was told that they are looking into a different type of bar set up.

bullit · « **Reply #35 on:** November 12, 2009, 12:55:42 PM »

Okay, I'll jump in b/c I'm bored......

If a property owner doesn't want a firearm on his property, that is his/her right. You (and I) don't have to agree with them, but we must respect it (or get cited/arrested for trespassing). You and I have the same rights to decline doing business with them. No different if you choose not to shop or buy gas at a convenience store the sells porno.

Nit picking whether a business allows OC or CC is just that.....nit picking. Again, if the property owner is okay with CC and it is kosher with your philosophy support them. If you are pent up on your right to OC and they say no....excercise your right and go somewhere else. To me there is no double standard in any of this. Some here may choose to do business with those that post no CC and that is fine by me. I for one have made my choice i.e. not gonna happen.

In the illustrious words of the "Supreme Leader" in the White House, a robust dialogue is fitting in some circumstances.

Jay · « **Reply #36 on:** November 12, 2009, 03:16:30 PM »

Just wanted to check in and say that I have really enjoyed reading this thread. Great discussion by all, and some great points have been made.

Yes, Kim and I OC quite a bit, so I have enjoyed everyone's thoughts here. Some of my favorite posters have chimed in with their usual wisdom which has made it even better.

Mike M. · « **Reply #37 on:** November 13, 2009, 06:31:25 PM »

The reason we hammer on the unfriendly buisness is because they restrict our 2A rights completly. Cabelas at least lets us cc.

son of liberty · « **Reply #38 on:** January 10, 2010, 09:34:01 PM »

WOW! i had no idea the kearney cabelas had that policy. i think its absurd. concealed ok, but open not ok? its not right :angry9:

00BUCK · « **Reply #39 on:** January 21, 2010, 01:36:51 AM »

Gun shows are pretty much the same way. CCW ok, OC not. In fact some gun shows don't allow CCW. Are you all boycotting those? Probably not.
As long as Cabela's doesn't tell me I can't CCW then I could care less what their OC policy is. It's their store, they own it and they get to make the rules. Guns Unlimited has the same policy. Not sure about Scheels but I bet that OPD or LPD will be up your arse quickly if you were to try.