AZ gun store: No Obama voters allowed

[OakRidgeStars]

Love it.

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From TPM:

A gun shop in Arizona has a clear message to would-be customers who happened to vote for President Barack Obama: take your business elsewhere.

The Southwest Shooting Authority in Pinetop, Ariz. took out an advertisement last week in the local newspaper, the White Mountain Independent, that spelled out the store's new policy in explicit terms.

"If you voted for Barack Obama your business is not welcome at Southwest Shooting Authority," the ad reads. "You have proven that you are not responsible enough to own a firearm."

A sign on the store's front door contains a similar message. Cope Reynolds, the owner of the Southwest Shooting Authority, posted a letter on the website AmmoLand shortly after the election last week to explain his motives, writing that his personal convictions trump profit:

Read more here: http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/e ... rs-allowed

[Snakester]

I saw this advertisment earlier today... Makes perfect sense to me !!!

[TheGodfather]

[Tweaker]

I can't tell you how much I wanted to go off on the idiotic "urban gentlemen" who walked in to the gun shop I work at, wearing "I voted" and African Unamericans for Owebongo stickers.

As the owner, I would assume they were there to protest and toss them out on sight.

[davasmith]

If Arizona was to sucede, I would probably want to move to that country. I have family that lives there and I have family that owns parts of Arizona. It sounds to me like there still is some intelligence left in this country, and not to mention some good ole fashioned humor.

[Kreutz]

This is a good publicity stunt.

[donut]

It's a phenomenal PR stunt for his store but really bad for the 2A fight when it comes to gathering support. I say that because I wonder how this looks to someone who usually doesn't go and and partake in things like recreational shooting, or know what the difference is between a pre-ban and post ban weapon? It makes the pro-2A side look increasingly polarized and a whole lot more exclusive. You're going to use my endorsement one right to deny me business in using another? It seems as if someone is a sore loser over the election flopping on the ground kicking and screaming for attention like a child because he didn't get what he wanted.Now granted he is a private businessman, and can refuse anybody business so I suppose it isn't exactly illegal. Although it borders on discriminatory. Much less do people walk into a gun shop and talk about who they voted for. I just think it's sad rationale that this owner cannot reconcile the two, and he's in a red state to begin with. So again he scored great PR at minimum risk to his shop that's like hitting 21 on the table. However he also is a fine example of how NOT to attract new supporters to the cause. But hey if he views that as sticking to his principles then go for it.

[ShotgunBlast]

It's a phenomenal PR stunt for his store but really bad for the 2A fight when it comes to gathering support. I say that because I wonder how this looks to someone who usually doesn't go and and partake in things like recreational shooting, or know what the difference is between a pre-ban and post ban weapon? It makes the pro-2A side look increasingly polarized and a whole lot more exclusive. You're going to use my endorsement one right to deny me business in using another? It seems as if someone is a sore loser over the election flopping on the ground kicking and screaming for attention like a child because he didn't get what he wanted.Now granted he is a private businessman, and can refuse anybody business so I suppose it isn't exactly illegal. Although it borders on discriminatory. Much less do people walk into a gun shop and talk about who they voted for. I just think it's sad rationale that this owner cannot reconcile the two, and he's in a red state to begin with. So again he scored great PR at minimum risk to his shop that's like hitting 21 on the table. However he also is a fine example of how NOT to attract new supporters to the cause. But hey if he views that as sticking to his principles then go for it.

I get what you're saying, but this guy wins either way. His shop has probably had the most publicity because of this sign. If you looked at the numbers, the bulk of gun owners probably didn't vote Obama. From those that are left that did vote Obama, they kinda know after being in the gun community for a little bit that most of the gun community doesn't like Obama, so they more or less keep it to themselves. I doubt anyone is leaving there in a huff because of that sign and I doubt the staff there is questioning all of the customers about who they voted for prior to service. They're probably relying on the Mitt Romney strategy of self-deportation.

So really it's both. Best PR stunt that location ever had and the owner can stick to his beliefs.

[fiasconva]

His store, his rules. I have no problem with it.

[thekinetic]

How the heck is he sticking to principles? And what idiot goes around bragging about who they voted for? I mean you'd have to be a serious moron to do so, it's just so pointless. The sign is not even that clever!

No matter who you voted for they'll probably just go "oh look he hates obama, ok big deal now to get my gun".

[Tweaker]

" And what idiot goes around bragging about who they voted for? I mean you'd have to be a serious moron to do so, it's just so pointless. "

See below from a post befoe yours.

"I can't tell you how much I wanted to go off on the idiotic "urban gentlemen" who walked in to the gun shop I work at, wearing "I voted" and African Unamericans for Owebongo stickers."

There are idiots everywhere. Now they vote. Perhaps they will go back to sitting on their azzes again, once there isn't a Trayvon "No Limit negro" Martin lookalike on the ballot. I hope voting for free cheese has not become a habit with these moochers.

[Kreutz]

How the heck is he sticking to principles? And what idiot goes around bragging about who they voted for? I mean you'd have to be a serious moron to do so, it's just so pointless. The sign is not even that clever!

No matter who you voted for they'll probably just go "oh look he hates obama, ok big deal now to get my gun".

Its not pointless; the guy got more free advertising than he could dream of from this.

Its "pointless" in that its unenforcable unless he has a telepath posted at the door to scan the minds of customers ocming in to see who they voted for, but who really cares? His sales will go up from this, so it was a smart idea.

[Tweaker]

Now granted he is a private businessman, and can refuse anybody business so I suppose it isn't exactly illegal. Although it borders on discriminatory. .

Stupid independent businessman, exercising his own executive decisions, in that damned free market! Who does he think he is?


Discriminate? He sure as hell is! His right. Shop elsewhere, non-self aware statist.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ ... ?qsrc=2446

2. to note or observe a difference; distinguish accurately: to discriminate between things.

He notes that a customer is an active aggressor against his freedoms and rights, among other things. He acts accordingly. He chooses NOT to ARM them. Sounds pretty damned logical.

[dorminWS]

Although I share the shopowner's sentiments, I would not take the approach he has. I would smile and thank the guy for his business, then donate the margin generated thereby to either the NRA or some political foe of Obama's. In fact, I'd urge the guy to bring all his friends back.

[Reverenddel]

CORRECT DORM!

Every time I pay "Progressive Insurance" (anti-gun), I make a donation to VCDL. Even it out.

[Tweaker]

All valid personal choices, exercised by free men seeking happiness as they see fit. That seems to piss off a great many people, including some on this forum.

[SHMIV]

All valid personal choices, exercised by free men seeking happiness as they see fit.

Yessir.

[Wolvee]

Good for them.

[OakRidgeStars]

Surprise: Gun Store Owner Who Banned Obama Supporters Says 'Business Is Booming'

The least surprising story of the day

http://cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-wi ... ss-booming

[Reverenddel]

Doesn't surprise me.

BARRACK OBAMA!

NRA SALESMAN OF THE CENTURY!