Dick's at it again

[jgressley2003]

A lot of gun owners support Dicks with their dollars. Some out of negligence, some out of greed.

Without gun owner support, would Dicks still be in business?

I would guess that they will survive although hopefully they see a large hit to their income because of this. The profit margin on a $600 AR is probably much less than $600 worth of Under Armor or Nike gear. I’m sure they sell more $30 t shirts in a business day than firearms.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

How many of those folks also have a 10/22 in the closet or shoot grampa's?

Likely to the be the fudds and/or butters I referred to in my post. . You know the ones that would say something like: "I'm a strong 2A supporter. I have a gun and I agree with the stand these retailers are taking to avoid another school shooting".

 

[Buck#1]

Didnt know Dicks sold guns LOL

 

[Daanderson18]

What to do with all these Dick's giftcards now

 

[BehindBlueI's]

What to do with all these Dick's giftcards now

Use them or trade them for ones you do want to use. They've already made their money on them. Letting them go unused just helps them, they made the money without selling any product.

 

[Rbooher7526]

Dick's says they will no longer sell "assault-style" rifles, nor any gun to anyone under 21.

I remember they stopped selling ARs after Sandy Hook, but apparently began selling them again in their Field & Stream stores.

Dick's Sporting Goods CEO on decision to no longer sell assault-style rifles: 'We donâ€t want to be a part of this story' - ABC News

Here is their four points from their open letter.

I hate that they cave under pressure to people who probably don't ever do business there. However, their prices on firearms are on the high side. Their loss.

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[reno]

So has anyone stepped up and offerred to purchase from Dicks the remaining inventory of the AR's they might have? If they feel they are socially unacceptable then they should really want to rid themselves of such an item.
I agree they are not what comes to mind when thinking about a place to go to purchase a firearm. Not in the least.

 

[reno]

And another thing; I can't think of a better name for their stores.

 

[Kutnupe14]

And another thing; I can't think of a better name for their stores.

Yes, well a lot of women shop there.

 

[ALQ]

Yes, well a lot of women shop there.

Not this woman. I quit shopping there a long time ago when I found out they take government money (taxpayer money) to help subsidize their stores.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Not this woman. I quit shopping there a long time ago when I found out they take government money (taxpayer money) to help subsidize their stores.

I can appreciate that sentiment, but I suggest you not research any other stores that take government subsidies. Lol

 

[D.R.SCOTT]

They should just get out of firearms all together. Nobody would care.

Amen, they honestly have a ghost gun section near me. I go there to get softballs, and running shoes. Sporting goods. I didnt even know they had a gun section before all this, kinda surprised me but then realized huh Blythes in Griffith outclasses them in every aspect. But Blythes doesn't sell catchers mitts.... yet

 

[BADWOLF]

Keep in mind to that most states, when you incorporate a business the terms of incorporation are you are bound by the laws of the state you are incorporating in. So in indiana 18 is the legal age to purchase a long gun. Guess what dicks and walmart agreed to when they incorporated in Indiana?

 

[Mark 1911]

Keep in mind to that most states, when you incorporate a business the terms of incorporation are you are bound by the laws of the state you are incorporating in. So in indiana 18 is the legal age to purchase a long gun. Guess what dicks and walmart agreed to when they incorporated in Indiana?

Well it's not like they're refusing to bake a wedding cake. Or is it?

 

[Kutnupe14]

Keep in mind to that most states, when you incorporate a business the terms of incorporation are you are bound by the laws of the state you are incorporating in. So in indiana 18 is the legal age to purchase a long gun. Guess what dicks and walmart agreed to when they incorporated in Indiana?

Indiana's age discrimination doesn't address "too young," but rather 40 "but not yet 75"

https://www.blr.com/HR-Employment/Discrimination/Age-Discrimination-in-Indiana

 

[D K]

I'm PRETTY sure they stopped selling AR-types long before Sandy Hook, when I was shopping for my first around 10 years ago, Dicks didn't have any then. I figured that this last announcement was nothing more than a publicity stunt, costing them no money to implement, as they had already taken the measures, but now it is PC to eliminate the AR.

 

[GrinderCB]

I've only shopped at Field & Stream sporadically, and never at Dick's.

A few years ago I was in the market for a new gun safe and scored a great grand opening special at the new F&S store in Columbus, OH. Normally it sold for $750 but was on sale for $499 that weekend only. I dove on it. A few weeks later I came back and bought a really nice pair of boots. I've been back in their stores a few times and while I've seen some decent sale prices, their biggest focus appears to be on clothes. I'm a big guy and they stop just short of my size. I've only made small purchases since then, a box of ammo here and there but nothing significant.

This policy move of theirs did it for me. I don't plan on going back to either F&S or Dick's. From my location in SE Indiana I can go to Bass Pro in Cincinnati or the Cabela's in West Chester. Hell, Rural King carries most of the stuff I need as well.

 

[Hawkeye]

Keep in mind to that most states, when you incorporate a business the terms of incorporation are you are bound by the laws of the state you are incorporating in. So in indiana 18 is the legal age to purchase a long gun. Guess what dicks and walmart agreed to when they incorporated in Indiana?

This isn't even close to an accurate statement.

 

[Ballstater98]

2nd one filed. This time, Michigan. Dick's hit with 2nd age discrimination lawsuit over gun policy

 

[Ballstater98]

Plus, fair warning was given: NSSF: What gun dealers need to know about age-discrimination laws