| National City Bank reconsidering Ohio CCW stance? |
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| Written by Jeff Garvas | |
| Thursday, 20 May 2004 | |
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Just last week, National City Bank began sending emails to concerned customers, announcing that "National City believes in the safety of its customers. We have taken a stance on preventing employees and customers from concealing a weapon on our premises. Therefore, no weapons may be brought onto National City property or inside a National City building. If you have additional concerns, please contact Corporate Headquarters." Apparently more than a few customers DID have additional concerns about the bank's hypocritical new policy (they have not posted in other CCW states over the years), because the Cleveland-based National City Bank is now issuing the following email to inquirers:
From: < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it > Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Dear XXXX XXXXXX, We appreciate you taking the time to contact us by e-mail on May 18, 2004, regarding your inquiry. I understand your concern regarding the Concealed Weapon Law recently passed. National City is currently reviewing the law and our right to post signs in our local branches and facilities. National City has not made any final decisions regarding this matter. I will be happy to forward your concern to the appropriate individual for further review. I apologize for any inconvenience this matter has caused. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. If you have any additional questions please e-mail us or contact us at the number listed below. Thank you for contacting us. Visit us again at www.nationalcity.com or call us directly, 1-888-622-4932. David Davenport - Online Banking Support
From: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Sent: Tue, 18 May 2004 Dear XXXX XXXXXX, We appreciate you taking the time to e-mail us on May 18, 2004, concerning National City Bank policy. Although Ohio has passed a state law to carry a concealed weapon, it has always been a federal policy that firearms are not allowed to be carried into any financial institution. This is a federal law. For protection of our valued customers, such as yourselves, and employees, we must uphold this law, and the brochures are posted as a reminder to our customers and employees. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, we will be happy to assist you. Visit us again at www.nationalcity.com or call us directly, 1-888-622-4932. Bridget Online Banking Support Until the bank makes a final decision known, they will be removed from our Do Not Patronize While Armed database. Please help encourage them to make the right decision. Contact National City bank here to share your thoughts. Related Story: Hypocritical bank policy suggests fear of Ohio citizens |