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Open Carry & The Walmart Greeter
By VCDL Member: Frank Mattero

Open Carry & The Wal-Mart Greeter

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Covington VA - -(Ammoland.com)- With all the bad press on carrying a handgun, I thought that I would relate an incident that happened to me to balance it out.

About a month ago I was with my wife shopping. We went into our local WalMart here in Fredericksburg. While she went on into the store I happened to linger near the entrance checking out the videos for rent. I habitually open carry (H&K .45) and was doing so that day. I noticed that the elderly woman greeter was observing me and seemed a little nervous.

She approached me and asked if I was a police officer, to which I replied that no I was not. She then responded that she did not think that guns were allowed to be carried in the store.

She said, “I know that you cannot return guns and ammunition” and I told her that I believed that to be the case, but that open carry as well as legal concealed carry was not prohibited by Walmart, especially at this store as I was a frequent shopper here.

She asked me to wait a moment while she went and checked and I told her that it was not a problem I would wait. A few minutes later she returned and told me that I was correct and we had short cordial conversation on why I carry a gun.

As I was about to go into the store and join my wife, she thanked me for being so understanding and to enjoy my shopping.

Her final comment was “please don’t go berserk while you are here.” I assured her that I would not. [PVC: I would have asked her to do the same ]

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right. Visit: www.vcdl.org

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Deer Breeders Co-Op Joins the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is pleased to welcome the Deer Breeders Co-Op as its newest partner in promoting the deer and wildlife industry.

The two organizations will work together to promote the deer industry and increase youth participation in the outdoors.

“The Deer Breeders Co-Op is one of the fastest growing deer associations in the country and we are very excited to welcome them as a new member to the ADWA,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance.

“The DBC is extremely family-focused, and they understand the critical need for all of us to work together to educate our youth on the importance of land stewardship and wildlife management. If we fail to instill within our children a sense of value and understanding in the outdoors, we will fail to ensure that our hunting and agricultural traditions are around for future generations. We’re glad to have the DBC’s support and we look forward to working with them.”

Deer Breeders Co-Op

Founded in 2008, the Deer Breeders Co-Op (DBC) works with organizations and state wildlife agencies across America to foster better habitat, hunting regulations and deer conservation programs that lead to a vibrant and thriving deer industry. In addition, the DBC provides collective bargaining and greater purchasing power for producers and professionals working within the deer industry, and their families.

To that end, the DBC constantly works with insurance firms, feed companies and many other merchants to ensure its members receive the best possible prices for products and services important to their businesses. For more information, visit www.DeerBreedersCo-Op.com

“The ADWA has been an outspoken advocate for the deer industry and youth participation, and we are pleased to support their efforts,” says Robert Williams, president of the Deer Breeders Co-Op.

“They have many youth outreach programs, including a growing FFA initiative that is introducing FFA students and teachers to deer farming. Our organization is strongly dedicated to family and we know that our children are the future of our industry. We must help educate them whenever and wherever possible, and we’re eager to work side by side with ADWA to achieve those goals.”

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters.

ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

• To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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