Wise move.

Although that should apply to them too.

I was able to get a good pair of hiking boots there for a decent price.

I was always amazed at the number of guns they have on display, and all the ammunition that is right out where anyone can access it.
I hope this is one of the stores that stops selling guns.
I have no problems with limited gun ownership, but it should be sold in a more secure location, and definitely not in a large mall.

And it creeps me out that they have a huge gun selection and anyone can walk in and walk out with a firearm. There is a good amount of crime in my area.

I hope the Dick's here is one that will stop selling guns.

from someone that our local Dick’s Sporting doesn’t sell fishing rods and all that goes with it anymore. Is that true? I haven’t been to one of their stores in years, so wouldn’t know. Kind of hard to believe. Happy they are getting rid of guns.

I know my local one scaled back the camping / fishing / kayaking inventory significantly a few years ago

But it is crappy entry level stuff geared to the casual, occasional angler -mainly freshwater.

Serious saltwater anglers do not shop there. Bass Pro is better but I mainly get my serious gear at independent operators who hire serious anglers. Unfortunately that mean I main shop on the coast, not in the Orlando area.

I commend Dick's Sporting Goods for their moral action, but I don't agree with the move because it takes out a company that would be more selective to whom it sells guns, that would protect its name by making sure they complete all the requirements before handing a person a gun, which doesn't happen in many private gun stores.

Unless laws are put in place to protect the public, moves like Dick's I am afraid will not help reduce the number of guns being sold, it just opens the doors for new stores to go in business.

They all are required to have a federal firearms license (FFL), they all keep the same records, they all are subject to the same federal audits and are all subject to the same penalties for non-compliance.

You may be thinking of a private sale where an individual - not a gun store - sells a gun to a friend or other individual. In some states, this isn't legal (all gun transfers have to happen through an FFL) and in some states it is. But according to federal law, anyone who makes a business of selling guns (that excludes individuals who decide to sell one or two guns because they need the money, or for some other reason) is required to have an FFL and follow the same process.

I am far more worried about private gun sales, and those that take place at gun shows. Background checks are absolutely vital for public safety.

I imagine that the stores involved in this decision are located in states with stricter gun laws. DSG limits its legal (and financial) liability with this decision. However, they will probably not cut back on sales in states where the gun laws are less strict.

can require that all gun sales happen through a licensed gun-selling business, and go through the standard federal background checks. That's the case where I used to live (CA) and where I live now (WA) and I'm sure a bunch of other states do the same. States that don't think it's a problem don't have to do that.

with all else "on sale". They could expand their market so much to boats and skis in my area if they eliminate the gun department.

My company sells boats, and it is a VERY complex business to be in. It’s right up there with new cars.

Kayaks, canoes, and such.

We've got two lines of pontoon boats, plus several lines of performance boats.

why the partial measures?

Are some stores kept viable by gun sales alone? Maybe they need to go first.

Take any guns remaining in those 440 stores and move them to the stores that still sell them until they get rid of their stock. Get it down to a manageable level so when they dispose of whatever remnants they have left, they can write them off without a major hit to the bottom line (the only thing the stock market cares about).

Dammit, you're cramping my righteous impatience!

With Dick Sporting Goods not selling guns progress in gun legislation is right around the corner! This move away from gun sales has cost Dick's a quarter of a billion in sales but it doesn't mean anything if that business just goes down to road to the local "gun shop" or other big box store. Yet another case of small steps to nowhere.

IMO, they should stop selling football stuff too. Too many injuries.