Popular office supply chain Staples recently rejected the contest application of a Nebraska gun store because the company’s application “promoted firearms and/or weapons.”

Maple Creek Gunsmithing, a store owned by Travis Vonseggern and Bill Jackson, had recently entered Staples’ PUSH It Forward Contest – a contest which offered small companies a chance to win cash to benefit online marketing.

But instead of winning cash from the office supply chain, the owners got the following email message:

“We’re sorry, but your small business entry into the Staples PUSH It Forward Contest has been rejected for the following reason(s):

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Entry contains content that promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous; promotes any particular political agenda or message; is obscene or offensive; or endorses any form of hate or hate group.

Please visit the Staples PUSH It Forward Contest if you wish to submit a new entry for your small business.”

Following the rejection letter, Vonseggern and Jackson – who are both Army veterans – put calls out to the community encouraging supporters to avoid doing any future business with Staples.

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“They went as far to say that they lump us in with illegal drug use. Wow we spent a ton of money with them and this is the support we get,” a Facebook post for the Nebraska gun store reads. “We are never spending a dime in that store again and would encourage you to do the same.”

According to a report of the incident by Fox News, Staples confirmed its policy not to reward firearms companies.

Sources: The Blaze, Fox News

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