I received this in an e-mail from a (gun nut) buddy in Louisville, KY today:
ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP
America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization
October 31, 2006
JPFO ALERT: COSTCO GUN BAN
We received the following email from a member, who had
heard that Costco Wholesale warehouse clubs had banned
firearms in their stores. Read the letter, and the response
from Costco below. While JPFO agrees that Costco has the
right to restrict firearm possession on their premises, we
also believe that firearms supporters have the right to
protest with their dollars, by not shopping at Costco.
If you're a Costco member and decide to discontinue your
membership as a result of this policy, we suggest that you
make sure that Costco knows why!
And don't forget to read the new book _Guns in the
Workplace_ by Chuck Klein. It's available through
Amazon.Com and at booksellers nationwide.
- The Liberty Crew
-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxx
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 4:16 PM
To: Investor Relations
Subject: Banning guns
I heard through the grapevine that Costco had banned guns
in their stores.
Please confirm or deny the allegation.
Thanks.
-----Costco Response-----
From: Stephanie Bradley [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 12:43 PM
To: Investor Relations
Subject: RE: Banning guns
Dear Mr. xxx,
This email is in response to your October 20, 2006 letter
to our Investor Relations department, regarding Costco's
"No Firearms" policy at its warehouse stores.
As an initial matter, Costco is not a place of ?public
accommodation? within the meaning of civil rights laws. The
definition of ?public accommodation? does not include a
bona fide private club or other establishment that is not
in fact open to the public. Costco Wholesale is a
membership-only warehouse club. It is not open to the
general public. It restricts membership to a limited group
of qualified individuals who agree to membership
conditions. We have the right, and the obligation to our
members, to enact and enforce membership rules. The Member
Service Employees at the exit doors are obliged to follow
these rules. By obtaining a Costco membership card, our
members agree to comply with the Membership Rules and the
Privileges and Conditions of membership.
Costco does not believe that it is necessary for firearms
to be brought into its warehouse stores, except in the case
of authorized law enforcement officers. For the protection
of all our members and employees, we feel this is a
reasonable and prudent precaution to ensure a pleasant
shopping experience and safe workplace. Our policy is meant
to protect our members and employees in all warehouses
around the world. This is not a new policy and we do not
customize the policy for each individual
city/county/state/country where we do business. The shopping
experience is not enhanced by bringing a firearm into our
warehouse.
Our primary goal at Costco Wholesale is to keep our members
happy.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Bradley
Executive Assistant to:
Joel Benoliel - SVP-Legal & Administration
Paul Latham - VP-Membership, Marketing & Services
[email protected]
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Original Material in JPFO ALERTS is Copyright 2006 JPFO, Inc.
Permission is granted to reproduce this alert in full, so long
as the following JPFO contact information is included:
Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership PO Box 270143
Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
Phone: 1-262-673-9745
Order line: 1-800-869-1884 (toll-free!)
Fax: 1-262-673-9746
Web: http://www.jpfo.org/
ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP
America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization
October 31, 2006
JPFO ALERT: COSTCO GUN BAN
We received the following email from a member, who had
heard that Costco Wholesale warehouse clubs had banned
firearms in their stores. Read the letter, and the response
from Costco below. While JPFO agrees that Costco has the
right to restrict firearm possession on their premises, we
also believe that firearms supporters have the right to
protest with their dollars, by not shopping at Costco.
If you're a Costco member and decide to discontinue your
membership as a result of this policy, we suggest that you
make sure that Costco knows why!
And don't forget to read the new book _Guns in the
Workplace_ by Chuck Klein. It's available through
Amazon.Com and at booksellers nationwide.
- The Liberty Crew
-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxx
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 4:16 PM
To: Investor Relations
Subject: Banning guns
I heard through the grapevine that Costco had banned guns
in their stores.
Please confirm or deny the allegation.
Thanks.
-----Costco Response-----
From: Stephanie Bradley [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 12:43 PM
To: Investor Relations
Subject: RE: Banning guns
Dear Mr. xxx,
This email is in response to your October 20, 2006 letter
to our Investor Relations department, regarding Costco's
"No Firearms" policy at its warehouse stores.
As an initial matter, Costco is not a place of ?public
accommodation? within the meaning of civil rights laws. The
definition of ?public accommodation? does not include a
bona fide private club or other establishment that is not
in fact open to the public. Costco Wholesale is a
membership-only warehouse club. It is not open to the
general public. It restricts membership to a limited group
of qualified individuals who agree to membership
conditions. We have the right, and the obligation to our
members, to enact and enforce membership rules. The Member
Service Employees at the exit doors are obliged to follow
these rules. By obtaining a Costco membership card, our
members agree to comply with the Membership Rules and the
Privileges and Conditions of membership.
Costco does not believe that it is necessary for firearms
to be brought into its warehouse stores, except in the case
of authorized law enforcement officers. For the protection
of all our members and employees, we feel this is a
reasonable and prudent precaution to ensure a pleasant
shopping experience and safe workplace. Our policy is meant
to protect our members and employees in all warehouses
around the world. This is not a new policy and we do not
customize the policy for each individual
city/county/state/country where we do business. The shopping
experience is not enhanced by bringing a firearm into our
warehouse.
Our primary goal at Costco Wholesale is to keep our members
happy.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Bradley
Executive Assistant to:
Joel Benoliel - SVP-Legal & Administration
Paul Latham - VP-Membership, Marketing & Services
[email protected]
============================================================
JPFO mirror site: http://www.jpfo.net
============================================================
LET JPFO KEEP YOU INFORMED -- Sign up today for JPFO Alerts!
Just send a blank e-mail to [email protected].
To unsubscribe, send a blank email to
[email protected]
=============================================================
Regain your freedom - download the song "Justice Day" today!
http://www.rebelfirerock.com/downloadjd.html
=============================================================
Original Material in JPFO ALERTS is Copyright 2006 JPFO, Inc.
Permission is granted to reproduce this alert in full, so long
as the following JPFO contact information is included:
Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership PO Box 270143
Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
Phone: 1-262-673-9745
Order line: 1-800-869-1884 (toll-free!)
Fax: 1-262-673-9746
Web: http://www.jpfo.org/