Reads to me as though the Costco manager had been trained by a national corporate policy to perform actions X,y,z in a hostile armed circumstance. Probably over-reacted, so much so that the PA system was used to direct all shoppers to leave the premises.
That action alone for a major bulk sales outlet has to cause a sizable dent in daily revenue and goodwill.
Compound this with the newsworthy incident outside, and IMHO, Costco will be lucky to resolve this out of court.
This brings up another issue regarding Corporate policies implemented in multiple States where local and State laws allow for open carry and CCW permits. How much of this issue is caused by a poorly thought out Corporate policy prepared for New England and implemented in Nevada?
“This brings up another issue regarding Corporate policies implemented in multiple States where local and State laws allow for open carry and CCW permits. How much of this issue is caused by a poorly thought out Corporate policy prepared for New England and implemented in Nevada?”
Bingo!!! Hammer hits nail!!!
If Costco HADN’T had this ‘contrary policy against freedom’ this confrontation would not have happened. CCW is allowed, and as I understand from other posts, this store DID NOT post any sign saying anything against CCW not allowed in the store. Costco asked for this very outcome by being unfriendly to CCW and 2nd amendment rights.
BOYCOTT COSTCO UNTIL THEY RELEASE UNDOCTORED TAPES!!!!!!!!!!!