“It’s a stupid policy all the way around.”
No, it is legalese to protect them from lawsuits if there is a shooting in the store. Twenty years ago they wouldn’t have needed the sign, but now with so many un- and underemployed lawyers running commercials all day asking if someone looked at you funny, businesses have no choice.
Look at all the warnings everywhere in a business; they aren’t trying to be killjoys, but rather are often meeting an insurance company’s requirements.
“No, it is legalese to protect them from lawsuits if there is a shooting in the store. Twenty years ago they wouldn’t have needed the sign, but now with so many un- and underemployed lawyers running commercials all day asking if someone looked at you funny, businesses have no choice.”
A common misconception. I have never seen an insurance policy or lawsuit to this effect.
There are, however some states that grant immunity from lawsuit if you allow legally armed citizens in your store. Wisconsin is one, I will have to research for others, but they exist.