I work in an office setting, about 500 employees on site. I got back from lunch on Wednesday and glanced in my parking-neighbor's car and saw a few rifle cases, a range bag, used targets, and a pile of ammo boxes. Then I noticed the doors were unlocked I debated what to do and decided to at least leave a note.
1) You are begging to get that stuff stolen
2) Don't give free firearms to criminals
3) You are giving firearms owners a terrible name/reputation
4) If the wrong person sees that in the parking lot of an office building, you're going to get the police called!
On Thursday, I saw the same vehicle in the same spot. Same contents. Same unlocked doors. This time it was hot out so the windows were 1/3 of the way down too. *Facepalm* I decided that this time I had to talk to this guy. It was a bit of a sensitive situation because I am a member of leadership. I sent an email to the whole 500 people and asked for the "owner of a green Ford Escape parked 'here' to please reply just to me (SOP for headlights on, bad parking, etc)
The guy replied to me and I pulled him into an office. I made it clear that I was just talking to him as a friend and fellow firearms owner. I shared my concerns. He apologized and said "I just keep forgetting to bring it in, I'll do it tonight." He appreciated that I didn't tell security or call the cops.
Hold each other accountable! Teach each other. Good times
1) You are begging to get that stuff stolen
2) Don't give free firearms to criminals
3) You are giving firearms owners a terrible name/reputation
4) If the wrong person sees that in the parking lot of an office building, you're going to get the police called!
On Thursday, I saw the same vehicle in the same spot. Same contents. Same unlocked doors. This time it was hot out so the windows were 1/3 of the way down too. *Facepalm* I decided that this time I had to talk to this guy. It was a bit of a sensitive situation because I am a member of leadership. I sent an email to the whole 500 people and asked for the "owner of a green Ford Escape parked 'here' to please reply just to me (SOP for headlights on, bad parking, etc)
The guy replied to me and I pulled him into an office. I made it clear that I was just talking to him as a friend and fellow firearms owner. I shared my concerns. He apologized and said "I just keep forgetting to bring it in, I'll do it tonight." He appreciated that I didn't tell security or call the cops.
Hold each other accountable! Teach each other. Good times