Letter to OFCC: ''Do not patronize Super America''

The following was submitted to www.ohioccw.org by an Ohio law enforcement officer and OFCC supporter.

Super America gas station 5984 Sawmill Rd in Columbus has posted a sign prohibiting firearms. Below is my letter to the store manager....

Store Manager
Super America
5984 Sawmill Rd.
Columbus, OH 43017

I am a regular patron of your store, buying gasoline there at least once a week. When I entered your store today I was disturbed to notice a sign near your front door stating that firearms and other weapons were prohibited on your premises. This disturbs me because I carry a firearm on a daily basis. I am a police officer with more than 2000 hours of advanced tactical training and I am sworn to protect you and your patrons 24 hours a day. I cannot perform that function without my weapon.

I fail to see how posting a sign prohibiting firearms in your store will keep you or your employees any safer. The criminals will not obey the instructions. By definition, criminals do not obey laws. You will only keep law abiding police officers and concealed carry permit holders from entering your store. These law-abiding citizens present no danger to you or your customers and may actually be in a position to save the lives of your employees and patrons in a dangerous situation. Barring legally carried firearms in your store merely creates an area where criminals can commit violent felonies knowing that they will not encounter resistance from any of the victims they encounter. It is a misguided policy that is likely to get someone killed.

If you care so little about my safety and the safety of your staff, I cannot in good conscience continue to do business in your store. I will be shopping at another store that welcomes my business and my legally carried firearm.

Sincerely,

Greg Ellifritz
Columbus, OH