Joann's Franklin TN

[BravoSierra2012]

My wife smiled as we walked past the sign. The woman in the store had no clue about the sign or it's meaning. She did seem disturbed when I told her it could be inviting criminal activity. She asked why. I said a store with mostly women shoppers, unarmed from the car to the store and vice versa would seem an easy target. My wife said the sign encouraged her to choose a different store or to carry more:).

[Dana1956]

I already ranted about that in another forum. JoAnn Fabrics has made it their corporate policy to post the NO GUNS sign for the comfort and safety of their customers. I wrote them and that stupid remark is from them. As a result, I no longer shop there althought I was a long time customer. I make jewelry and so I have spent a lot of money there. I know go to Pat Catan's (in Ohio) where they DO NOT have a NO GUN sign. I guess since JoAnn's has posted that sign, they are now responsible for my safety in the store. Yeah, right.

[BravoSierra2012]

I already ranted about that in another forum. JoAnn Fabrics has made it their corporate policy to post the NO GUNS sign for the comfort and safety of their customers. I wrote them and that stupid remark is from them. As a result, I no longer shop there althought I was a long time customer. I make jewelry and so I have spent a lot of money there. I know go to Pat Catan's (in Ohio) where they DO NOT have a NO GUN sign. I guess since JoAnn's has posted that sign, they are now responsible for my safety in the store. Yeah, right.

Sorry about the repost, new to the forum.

[Dana1956]

Oh....that's fine. I'm still ranting about them. I'm just glad to see that someone else is taking a stand as well. For me it was kind of like an old friend telling me they didn't like me any more and slamming the door in my face. I've shopped there for years, and miss shopping there now, but hey....I definately don't feel safe and comfortable in their store as they would hope the NO GUN sign would make me feel.

[tranktn]

Here in wi, ive been to a joann a few times. No sign and no problems

[BravoSierra2012]

Here in wi, ive been to a joann a few times. No sign and no problems

Isn't CCW new in WI? Just curious , of so it could be they have not caught on yet that they need to post.

[tranktn]

It is fairly new, however open carry has always been an option. This joann store is fairly new as well but you'd think if it was policy it would be posted already. Maybe its coming. Then, we too will go elsewhere.

[Dana1956]

According to their website, banning us good people with concealed carry permits is a corporate policy.

[NCIC105]

I just wanted you to know you have lost my business with your "No Guns Allowed Signs" If you deny me as a citizen the ability to protect myself, you will no longer see our business...

Joann's response:
Dear XXXX,
Thank you for contacting Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Customer Service. We apologize for our delay in responding.

Thank you for contacting us about the prohibition against concealed weapons and the sign posted at our Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store. After thoughtful consideration, Jo-Ann decided to post the signs to create a comfortable shopping environment and experience for our customers.

Jo-Ann recognizes that there are strong feelings on this issue, and that permit-holders are exercising their state right.

Jo-Ann also is exercising its right under state law to post the sign. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

You may contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Customer Service via phone at 1-888-739-4120, Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 7 pm Eastern Time.
Thank you,
Janine
Customer Service Coordinator
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
888-739-4120


My Response:

As you state that is your right.

I also have a right to spend my monies elsewhere.

Why would you ask a legal citizen to give up the right to protect themselves?

Surly you are intelligent enough to realize that when you need a police officer, they are only 10 minutes away…Why do I say that. I’m a police officer! We cannot be everywhere, and a citizen should have the ability to protect themselves.

I wish your company well in the future, but you will not benefit from me or my wife’s business. We also own a quilting company and as of today; we will find another supplier for our needs.

The end result is your company has taken a stance to deny citizens their 2nd amendment right as legal concealed weapon permit holders. These are the very citizens who have made your company a profitable business.

When a person carry’s a weapon concealed I fail to see how this can create an uncomfortable shopping experience.

I will post my question and your reply for others to see.

Thank you for taking the time to respond.

email: customer.service@joann.com

[NCIC105]

Hope we all email them to see if we can get their attention.