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Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:27 pm
by JALLEN
Howdy. Long time, no see!
Anyway, I was annoyed to see a 30.06 sign at the New Braunfels Federal Express office off FM306, to the point that I did not ship my package there as planned but instead drove some miles out of my way to ship at a UPS center, which only has a decal of a pistol with a red circle and slash and "no weapons allowed" on the door.
I am loathe to begrudge folks their choices and eccentricities, as I savor my own so, but this marks the owners/management of Fedex as really stupid. I've always admired Fred Smith, who turned a MBA thesis into the largest operator of turbine powered aircraft in the world in one career, but somebody is stupid.
CHL holders are not going to be a problem, and those who are intent on misbehavior aren't going to pay attention to the sign. So, why do it?
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:11 pm
by RoyGBiv
Possibly an independently operated franchise reflecting the preferences of its operator.??
JALLEN wrote:CHL holders are not going to be a problem, and those who are intent on misbehavior aren't going to pay attention to the sign. So, why do it?
Hope ... as strategy.
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:44 pm
by ajwakeboarder
I work at fedex...for two more days. I have to walk past that stupid sign every time i walk through the door. They have said that if you get caught trying to get a gun through security you will be fired and arrested...unless you have a CHL. If that is the case you will be asked to leave for the day. This is just my location and just word of mouth so ymmv.
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:28 pm
by PBratton
I smile to myself every time I go into my local FedEx depot to pick up a delivery. Usually a pistol or rifle...
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:34 pm
by Mike.B
JALLEN wrote:CHL holders are not going to be a problem, and those who are intent on misbehavior aren't going to pay attention to the sign. So, why do it?
The same misguided reasons why schools and sporting events are off limits carry locations for CHL holders.
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:43 pm
by victory
Mike.B wrote:JALLEN wrote:CHL holders are not going to be a problem, and those who are intent on misbehavior aren't going to pay attention to the sign. So, why do it?
The same misguided reasons why schools and sporting events are off limits carry locations for CHL holders.
The main difference is FedEx is making that decision for their own property.
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:20 pm
by ryanj
FedEx has that policy in all 50 states. Even here in NJ they have a "no weapons are permitted in this facility" sign even though nobody has a carry permit. It's such a joke...
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:58 pm
by txglock21
Welcome back, JALLEN!
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:25 pm
by treeman
S & W uses them for gun warrenty returns also. Thats how I found that the one in Longview was posted 30.06. I was told to declare that there was a pistol in the package when I gave it to them. The little gal behind the counter wasn't prepared - she got wide eyed and said "Oh we can't accept that." She went behind a wall for about 10 seconds and came back saying, "It's OK"
Wish there was a better option than FedX for S & W to use for shipping firearms.
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:59 am
by chamberc
treeman wrote:S & W uses them for gun warrenty returns also. Thats how I found that the one in Longview was posted 30.06. I was told to declare that there was a pistol in the package when I gave it to them. The little gal behind the counter wasn't prepared - she got wide eyed and said "Oh we can't accept that." She went behind a wall for about 10 seconds and came back saying, "It's OK"
Wish there was a better option than FedX for S & W to use for shipping firearms.
There isn't. UPS posts as well, and is a Union company.
Re: Federal Express 30.06
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:52 am
by birdman253
chamberc wrote:treeman wrote:S & W uses them for gun warrenty returns also. Thats how I found that the one in Longview was posted 30.06. I was told to declare that there was a pistol in the package when I gave it to them. The little gal behind the counter wasn't prepared - she got wide eyed and said "Oh we can't accept that." She went behind a wall for about 10 seconds and came back saying, "It's OK"
Wish there was a better option than FedX for S & W to use for shipping firearms.
There isn't. UPS posts as well, and is a Union company.
Not all UPS locations are posted. I go to the one in McAllen several times a month. They have a "No Firearms" sign next to the door, but no 30.06 signage. And no, I'm not going to tell them the difference!
