I won't be shopping there anymore.

 

http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/staples-says-gun-store-cant-enter-contest.html

 

A small Nebraska gun shop has decided to buy its ink pens and post-it notes somewhere else after they said Staples rejected their entry into a marketing contest because they are in the firearms business.

 

Travis Vonseggern and Bill Jackson own Maple Creek Gunsmithing in Fremont, Neb. The store offers gunsmithing, guns, ammo, and firearms training.

 

They recently entered the Staples PUSH It Forward Contest – hoping to win a $50,000 marketing campaign for their small business. But a few days later, the men received a rejection email:

 

“We’re sorry, but your small business entry into the Staples PUSH It Forward Contest has been rejected for the following reason(s): Entry contains content that promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous; promotes any particular political agenda or message; is obscene or offensive; or endorses any form of hate or hate group.”

 

The email also stated that Staples “reserves the right to reject any entry that they deem is not in accordance with the official rules.”

 

Jackson said he was shocked that Staples considered their business to be on par with drug dealers and criminals.

 

“I was blown away,” he told Fox News. “I couldn’t believe what I was reading.”

 

A Staples spokesperson confirmed to Fox News that they do not allow businesses that deal in firearms from entering the contest.

 

Jackson said he went from disgusted to angry.

 

“They lumped us in with criminals,” he said.

 

Jackson and Vonseggern are Army veterans and Vonseggern was awarded a Purple Heart.

 

“Everything in our store is patriotic,” Vonseggern said. “For us to be classified as a drug dealer or obscene and offensive is hurtful to our feelings.”

 

So the store owners decided to post the email they received on Facebook “to let our customers know where (Staples) stands.”

 

“The company policy clearly states they are not all the way pro-gun,” Vonseggern said. “They’ve got a little lefty in them.”

 

And the next time they need paper products, the men said they will be shopping at a locally owned store.

I read this earlier on Facebook. I won't be shopping there anymore. Wish we could get a nationwide boycott started.

Crossing them off the list as well.

Interesting they lumped 3 legal things with illegal drugs.

Unbelievable, but unfortunately not surprising in this atmosphere. They will never see a dime of my money.

Eh... Shame... as I worked for Staples in the past... but it is their right.

 

What office supplies store is 2a friendly?

 

lol.

I've been to Staples. Most of the "men" there look like the types that would have to change their tampon if upset.

I went into my local (W Deptford) Staples today and asked for the manager. I introduced myself to him and handed him my Dividends keyring tag and asked him to pass along to HIS managers that a formerly happy Staples customer will no longer spend another dime with them because of an awful decision by corporate to exclude a local gun store from a promotional drawing in Nebraska.

Same thing with no eating anymore at Arby's. I'd rather eat ramen and listen to Rush.

 

Same thing with no eating anymore at Arby's. I'd rather eat ramen and listen to Rush.

LOL.

 

But what's the deal with Arbys? I'm gonna be heartbroken....

I don't remember all the details but in '12 Arby's corporate pulled an alinsky-type move on Rush.

I went in my 2 (formerly) regular arby's and told the mgrs that it was corporate that did it and to tell them so.

All we can do is stand with our principles. Haven't eaten arby's since. (and I miss it some)

UNREAL!!  I am sick and tired of feeling like Rosa Parks and being forced to sit in the rear of the bus!    Pretty soon we'll have separate bathrooms for gun owners!  If any other ethnic group or person of creed was disqualified from this contest there would be holy hell to pay.  Enough.  It's time we sit in the front of the bus, folks.  

UNREAL!!  I am sick and tired of feeling like Rosa Parks and being forced to sit in the rear of the bus!    Pretty soon we'll have separate bathrooms for gun owners!  If any other ethnic group or person of creed was disqualified from this contest there would be holy hell to pay.  Enough.  It's time we sit in the front of the bus, folks.  

Fine by me.  Maybe our bathrooms will be cleaner.

I don't shop at Staples too much because Amazon is generally cheaper and more convenient. This is just another reason to avoid them.

 

I haven't been to Arby's in years. The only fast food I'll eat now is Chick-fil-A.

 

 

Fine by me.  Maybe our bathrooms will be cleaner.

 

If our public restrooms exclude convicted felons, homeless people, the mentally ill and illegal aliens from using them, it's a given that they will be!