Ben Wolfram, co-owner of BenShot, told the Apple Post-Crescent, that giving handguns as gifts to his workers was to promote personal safety and team building.
The employees were able to pick a handgun of their choice, WBAY reported.
Some of the 16 full-time employees at BenShot are veterans, but there are some at the business who have never fired a gun, Wolfram told the newspaper.
Wolfram said his staff was happy to get the firearms for the holidays.
Chelsea Priest said the gift made her feel empowered and will keep her safe, the Post-Crescent reported.
Not all agreed though, at least originally. Two employees declined the gun, until they took a gun safety course offered by the company. Now they may accept the gift, Wolfram told the paper.
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Re: Company gives guns to employes at Christmas gifts
Good on the company.
I worked at a small shop back in the 90's where the owner did that. Wasn't always firearms but Christmas bonus was always something rather than cash. His reasoning was that if he just put some extra in the guys' paychecks their wives would just spend it. Got an 11-87 Sporting Clays Premier one year.
I worked at a small shop back in the 90's where the owner did that. Wasn't always firearms but Christmas bonus was always something rather than cash. His reasoning was that if he just put some extra in the guys' paychecks their wives would just spend it. Got an 11-87 Sporting Clays Premier one year.
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