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Jerry442

(1,265 posts)
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 01:08 AM Jul 2016

Which outdoor sports stores don't sell guns?

I walked into a store today feeling very outdoorsy minded and walked into a display of military-style weapons. I'm not a gun-phobe, and I thought I was pretty well informed about the state of gun philosophy in our culture, but I was amazed at my visceral reaction to a weapon on a rack in a retail store right in front of me designed for no other purpose than to appeal to the sick fantasies of people who want to kill other people, presumably as many people as possible in a short a time as possible. (Oh yeah, and maybe wild hogs.)

Anyway, I'm not going back.

I did some searching online, but didn't get far. I get the feeling that stores don't want to become a lightning rod by posting a no-guns-ever policy. So far, I'm fairly sure that REI and Campmor don't. I think LL Bean sells guns only in their home state of Maine. I could be wrong about that.

Anyone have stores to add to the list, especially in the NY/NJ/CT area?

Much thanks

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Which outdoor sports stores don't sell guns? (Original Post) Jerry442 Jul 2016 OP
No guns at all or just no AR15 style guns? ag_dude Jul 2016 #1
I'm gonna go with none. Jerry442 Jul 2016 #3
Then why did you even ask? ag_dude Jul 2016 #4
REI and Campmor don't list any guns or gun-related supplies... Jerry442 Jul 2016 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #8
Which one? NT Jerry442 Jul 2016 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #11
Not really, because of the bolt action. Jerry442 Jul 2016 #12
Seem's it's not easy to get a Dick to behave. Jerry442 Jul 2016 #13
Depends on if it's used for hunting or the gun fancier is more like this guy -- Hoyt Jul 2016 #16
One wonders if this could apply: Jerry442 Jul 2016 #19
Come on, we all need a sniper rifle. Never know when you might need to shoot an unarmed kid Hoyt Jul 2016 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #2
No, it means anything that makes the owner feel powerful and all militia like. Hoyt Jul 2016 #6
To me it means gunz marketed to militia types, racists, white wingers, etc., who don't hunt game. Hoyt Jul 2016 #21
I think I understand you much better after reading this post aikoaiko Jul 2016 #23
REI Buzz cook Jul 2016 #5
Great store, never met a yahoo gun goof type there. Hoyt Jul 2016 #7
There's always you local bike shops. TexasProgresive Jul 2016 #14
Some have discussed the practice of toting while cycling here. Seems quite odd/paranoid to me. Hoyt Jul 2016 #15
I'm not sure how this OP relates to: billh58 Jul 2016 #17
Just trying to get some resources for myself and others... Jerry442 Jul 2016 #18
But of course you are, billh58 Jul 2016 #22

ag_dude

(562 posts)
1. No guns at all or just no AR15 style guns?
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 01:19 AM
Jul 2016

You'd be hard pressed to find any outdoor store that doesn't at least sell shotguns.

There are plenty that don't stock AR15s, what I assume you're talking about.

Jerry442

(1,265 posts)
3. I'm gonna go with none.
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 01:22 AM
Jul 2016

Unless a store has a publicly stated policy of not selling AR-15 style guns, which I doubt any would, all you can know is they don't happen to have any out front today.

Jerry442

(1,265 posts)
9. REI and Campmor don't list any guns or gun-related supplies...
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 01:33 AM
Jul 2016

...on their websites. Would be odd if they had guns in their retail store without listing even supplies on their site. I'm looking for other people's input.

Response to Jerry442 (Reply #3)

Response to Jerry442 (Reply #10)

Jerry442

(1,265 posts)
12. Not really, because of the bolt action.
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 01:42 AM
Jul 2016

It wouldn't hurt my feelings if there were no high-capacity magazines available for it though.

Jerry442

(1,265 posts)
19. One wonders if this could apply:
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 10:11 AM
Jul 2016
The Court held that government cannot punish inflammatory speech unless that speech is directed to inciting, and is likely to incite, imminent lawless action.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandenburg_v._Ohio
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
20. Come on, we all need a sniper rifle. Never know when you might need to shoot an unarmed kid
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 10:46 AM
Jul 2016

at 1000 yards running away after stealing your plastic pink flamingo from the first yard.

Response to Jerry442 (Original post)

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
21. To me it means gunz marketed to militia types, racists, white wingers, etc., who don't hunt game.
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 10:48 AM
Jul 2016

Or just some silly gunner who likes to feel empowered.

billh58

(6,635 posts)
17. I'm not sure how this OP relates to:
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 09:43 AM
Jul 2016

"Discuss how to enact progressive gun control reform in a supportive environment. The group serves as a safe haven in which to mobilize supporters in support of measures reducing gun violence by changing laws, culture and practice at the municipal, state, and federal levels. While there is no single solution to the tragic epidemic of gun violence, members agree that more guns are not the solution to gun violence, and are expected to be supportive of the policies of progressive gun control reform organizations."

It appears to be just more gun porn, and not "supportive" of gun control at all. I believe this OP would be more suitable in the RKBA Group.

Jerry442

(1,265 posts)
18. Just trying to get some resources for myself and others...
Thu Jul 7, 2016, 09:54 AM
Jul 2016

...who want to enjoy the outdoors without implicitly supporting this country's gun culture by spending money at stores that cater to it.

Not all change comes through political processes or the courts.

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