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In reply to the discussion: UPDATED: Big Win For Gun Control Groups: Target Bans Guns In Its Stores [View all]SansACause
(520 posts)2. How is this a "win for gun control groups"?
Is it really just "gun control groups" who don't want to be shopping alongside a guy wearing camo and carrying an AR-15 assault rifle?
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UPDATED: Big Win For Gun Control Groups: Target Bans Guns In Its Stores [View all]
DonViejo
Jul 2014
OP
In my opinion, jerks like these who insist on parading around showing off their massacre machines
calimary
Jul 2014
#26
Good. Hope it's start of trend eventually impacting public toting and perception of gun fanciers.
Hoyt
Jul 2014
#5
Nowhere in that press release is Target banning the carrying of firearms in it's stores.
IronGate
Jul 2014
#19
I shop at Target. And if I see someone armed, I am walking out. So, this was a smart move
McCamy Taylor
Jul 2014
#28
Yes, selfish gun lovers will still carry, ignoring wishes of Target and other patrons who prefer to
Hoyt
Jul 2014
#38
Most of the gunz used started out as a legal purchase by some yahoo who probably already has
Hoyt
Jul 2014
#45
Good for TARGET. This should put the Libertarian wingnuts on notice about their other fetish:
freshwest
Jul 2014
#39
Hey, open-carry nuts - kinda sucks for you when "market forces" react and turn
bullwinkle428
Jul 2014
#44