Posted: 2/17/2008 2:56:20 AM EDT
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While window shopping at Academy, looking at new Bushmasters, I met a young soldier just back from Iraq. He said it is funny how once he came back he is not old enough to keep his sidearm and has to turn it in. He asked the salesman, "you have to be 18 to buy the AR-15 right?" The salesman confirmed yes 18 but the stores policy for this type of firearm is 21 and you can not buy it. What a bunch of bullhis Just thought you might like to know what a sorry policy they have. |
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Money talks, call and speak to the owner or manager explain your problem then show him your serious by making a firearm purchase someplace else. Then mail the owner the receipt for said purchase. Its a private biz he can do what he wants, I dont have a problem with it myself. Welcome to the board  (non alchoholic)  |
I appreciate the guy's service too, but that should not entitle him to special treatment. Same rules for everyone... |
but all the rifle ammo is on the shelf for easy acess. |
Cheaper at a gun show? Bahahaha!!! Not around here brother! Last April I went to the local gunshow here looking to buy my first AR. The cheapest I found was $1000 for just a plain jane flat top Bushy. I went to Academy Sports and bought an A2 Bushy for $930 OTD. I went back a few months later (July, IIRC) and learned of their new 21+ policy on the AR15s. I havent purchased anything from them since then. |
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May need to "Dixie Chick" 'em. For every ridiculous action, there should be an opposite and even more severe REaction... Anyone know if it's corporate policy, or just this store manager's brainchild? Also, which store was this? Here's a link to contact them. Academy Link |
I know the Arlington store does it. |
I've had them carry ammo to the front before and other times they just throw me a case of ammo. |
If they are going to carry it to the front register, I make them stick around and carry it all the way to my car. |
I don't see this soldier asking for any special treatment here, I see a company making their own rules to restrict a legal buyer from purchasing a firearm. What if you've got blue eyes and they decide not to sell to you based on that? You're right, same rules for everyone, and they've already been made and this changes them. I do a lot of business with Academy, so do a lot of my buds. A phone call tomorrow will determine if that continues or I take my business elsewhere. Rob |
| I hate to hear this. I go to academy since I have grown to dislike bass pro so much here. Academy's prices are good enough not to drive the extra distance to the other. I had heard that a young lady wanted to buy some ammo for her bfs SKS at Bass Pro and they gave her the 3rd degree about it. Saying it was for an assualt rifle. Who knows if its true but I guess thats what you get buying from box retail stores. |