I've spent a lot of money at Academy Sports, but....

[gregintenn]

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/06/14/breaking-academy-sports-pulling-modern-sporting-rifles-shelves/

 

I'm about tired of this chicken chit political correctness.

Edited June 14, 2016 by gregintenn

[Raoul]

Looks like they're Dick's too.

[Wingshooter]

2 minutes ago, Raoul said:

Looks like they're Dick's too.

Yep. I haven't stepped into a Dicks since they pulled that stunt a few years ago. Sucks to see Academy loosing sight of the real problem here. 

[felinesNfreedom]

Hmm

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[hipower]

We are in total agreement on this. I have about all I think I'll reasonably need in my lifetime, but it is still disheartening to see all the PC BS that has intruded into all aspects of our lives now.

Retailers are getting pressured by public opinion polls, people supposedly representing "large numbers" of concerned citizens, and of course the thumb twisting in the board rooms by the feds. It is exasperating.

[Wingshooter]

That's great news for the LGS though

[Lumber_Jack]

So they're still for sale, just not on display?  Seems to be playing both sides of the fence here.  

[jhc77]

Makes business sense I guess. Lock up a few thousand in inventory vs selling it off in a couple of days.

[BigK]

If this is true, Academy must think they have more liberal customers than conservative ones.

[gregintenn]

1 minute ago, BigK said:

If this is true, Academy must think they have more liberal customers than conservative ones.

Time will tell I suppose.

 

It's probably not a deal breaker for me, but it sure gives me heartburn.

Edited June 14, 2016 by gregintenn

[tacops]

I never bought anything from Academy...never will.  

[BigK]

Just now, gregintenn said:

Time will tell I suppose.

 

I hope it's a false rumor, because I like shopping at Academy.

If it's not I hope they lose so many customers that no retailer ever mixes political decisions with business decisions EVER again.

[Wingshooter]

Quote

The most shocking development is that the conference call outlined a new policy requiring any sale of more than 10 boxes in a caliber that Academy deems an “assault rifle caliber” will require the buyer to furnish personal information that Academy is planning on keeping in a database, other employees have stated that they were just directed to “report the transaction” with no clear outline on how to do so.

How long 'till this database crashes? lol

 

I guess buying 9mm, 45acp, etc is totally different... not like you can shoot that from an AR or anything. Idiots

Edited June 14, 2016 by Wingshooter

[gregintenn]

8 minutes ago, Wingshooter said:

How long 'till this database crashes? lol

Good grief!!! I didn't even get that far down in the article. Screw them!!!

[gregintenn]

We have a member here who works for Academy. Hopefully he'll soon be able to discern if this is B.S. or for real.

[Pete123]

There are no semi auto rifles on their website other than .22 LR and 17HMR

[felinesNfreedom]

4 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

We have a member here who works for Academy. Hopefully he'll soon be able to discern if this is B.S. or for real.

I work tonight, I will check.

[Garufa]

There is not a single semi-automatic centerfire rifle on Acadamy's website right now.  I know for a fact there were a couple of weeks ago.

http://www.academy.com/shop/browse/shooting/firearms/rifles/centerfire-rifles?searchType=2&searchTerm=&cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-SubCategoryRecommendation+F%26S-_-SubCategory_CP1-_-Centerfire+Rifles-productNameLink&beginIndex=0&orderBy=&pageView=grid&minPrice=&maxPrice=&pageSize=120&

Edited June 14, 2016 by Garufa

[Grand Torino]

If they are really pulling this crap they can kiss my Petunias.....I have no need for politically correct left leaning establishments.

[felinesNfreedom]

I just walked In and all those evil black rifles are gone from the shelves

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[DWARREN123]

It will cause me to not shop there again.

[Grand Torino]

2 minutes ago, XxthejuicexX said:

I just walked In and all those evil black rifles are gone from the shelves

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The only reason for them to be off the shelves is because they are sold out. Anything else is a load of crapola.

[Garufa]

26 minutes ago, Grand Torino said:

The only reason for them to be off the shelves is because they are sold out. Anything else is a load of crapola.

How do explain my previous post?

[felinesNfreedom]

No ammo registration from what I was told

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[Grand Torino]

2 minutes ago, Garufa said:

How do explain my previous post?

I'm not trying to explain it....just stating an opinion.