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As I was pouring myself a cup of coffee in the lobby of the Extended Stay America hotel, the manager asked me if he could speak with me for a moment. He had quite the concern on his face.
He told me that firearms were not permitted on the property, anywhere within or on the premises. I politely said that I didn't see anywhere posted that they were permitted, nor did I see any literature about that being company policy.
He said it was corporate policy and they simply are not allowed. He asked me if I was a guest, to which I told him I was. He asked for my room number, and I gave him that info as well. He then asked me how long I was staying, which was for 3 nights. He cringed when I told him that and then asked me if there was any possibility if I could keep it out in the car. I then cringed and told him I would be scared of it getting stolen.
He then told me that it was absolutely policy, so I asked him if he could provide some documentation stating what he claimed as fact.
I then went up to my room and proceeded to call the corporate office and asked them about the policy.
The rep. I spoke with put me on hold for a moment and then told me that firearms were not permitted at any of their hotels. I asked for where that was stated as company policy, as their policy states all other things that are not permitted on their premises. She put me on hold once again and a few moments later corrected her previous statement and said that they didn't have a corporate policy on banning firearms, but individual hotels may and can have their own policy they wish to enforce.
So, at this point, I'm not sure what is going to happen. If it will appease the manager, I'll tell him that I'll keep the handgun in my car, but I certainly am not going to do that, as I really am afraid it might get stolen. I guess I just won't open carry in or around the hotel while I'm there. I'm just a bit concerned that he will ask me to leave and then I'll be out more money trying to find another hotel for the next couple of days.
He told me that firearms were not permitted on the property, anywhere within or on the premises. I politely said that I didn't see anywhere posted that they were permitted, nor did I see any literature about that being company policy.
He said it was corporate policy and they simply are not allowed. He asked me if I was a guest, to which I told him I was. He asked for my room number, and I gave him that info as well. He then asked me how long I was staying, which was for 3 nights. He cringed when I told him that and then asked me if there was any possibility if I could keep it out in the car. I then cringed and told him I would be scared of it getting stolen.
He then told me that it was absolutely policy, so I asked him if he could provide some documentation stating what he claimed as fact.
I then went up to my room and proceeded to call the corporate office and asked them about the policy.
The rep. I spoke with put me on hold for a moment and then told me that firearms were not permitted at any of their hotels. I asked for where that was stated as company policy, as their policy states all other things that are not permitted on their premises. She put me on hold once again and a few moments later corrected her previous statement and said that they didn't have a corporate policy on banning firearms, but individual hotels may and can have their own policy they wish to enforce.
So, at this point, I'm not sure what is going to happen. If it will appease the manager, I'll tell him that I'll keep the handgun in my car, but I certainly am not going to do that, as I really am afraid it might get stolen. I guess I just won't open carry in or around the hotel while I'm there. I'm just a bit concerned that he will ask me to leave and then I'll be out more money trying to find another hotel for the next couple of days.
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