A New Hampshire Shell gas station clerk who stopped an attempted robbery by pulling out a handgun was fired because company policy prohibits staff from carrying firearms. The parent company released a statement saying that it instructs its cashiers to give thieves what they ask for during a robbery attempt to resolve the conflict peacefully.
Make no mistake: We care about the personal well-being of employees like Mr. Cothran, whose years of service are truly appreciated — not about the money in the cash register. So, we are especially grateful that this situation was resolved without injury,” the statement said. “We do respect the constitutional right to bear arms. However, we believe the best way to keep our employees and customers safe is to prohibit weapons in the workplace.
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