Bank encourages second amendment (TX)

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By ARTHUR HAHN/Managing Editor
Published:
Thursday, August 19, 2010 11:59 AM CDT

CHAPPELL HILL — Any would-be robbers looking to walk into the bank here had best think twice.

There’s a new sign in town.

About a month ago, Chappell Hill Bank president Edward Smith looked at a sign on the front door prohibiting concealed weapons from his business and decided to make a policy change.

Licensed to carry a handgun? Come on in, and bring your weapon.

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The sign, now prominently displayed on the bank’s front door, says, “Lawful concealed carry permitted on these premises. Management recognizes the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as an inalienable right of all citizens. We therefore support and encourage the carrying of licensed concealed weapons.”

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Expressions of support have far outnumbered criticism.

Smith been contacted by officials from larger banks considering to take similar action, and has received e-mails in support from across the United States and even from England, Canada and Germany.

“I haven’t gotten any from Chicago or California, which doesn’t surprise me,” Smith said with a laugh. “We did get a real nice e-mail from an 88-year-old World War II veteran who said it’s about time somebody stood up in this country.”

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http://www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2010/08/19/news/news03.txt

[jaybet]

Warms the heart, doesn't it?

[fightingquaker13]

Thats right up there with the Bank of Boulder. Back in the day (the '80s) they'd give you a brand new Weatherby rifle with all the trimmings in lieu of interest if you bought a long term CD. It does warm the heart.
FQ13

[tt11758]

And I'd bet it warms the anti's, as well.  In fact, Sarah Brady is probably pissing herself over it. 

[Johnny Bravo]

OUTSTANDING !!

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[MikeBjerum]

Most of our banks around here have a "no guns" sign because of insurance companies, but the bankers don't care.  However, there is a small town banker from a small town that has his ffl, and he uses the bank for it.  He stores the guns in the bank vault, and he is the ffl for Friends of NRA ... In other words, you win or buy a gun you go to the bank to get it