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hack89

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45. Because those people cant get an identical gun from somewhere else?

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Reply #44)

Mon Apr 16, 2018, 07:15 PM

Apr 2018

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It is not like rifles are in short supply.

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Dick's Sporting Goods will destroy assault-style rifles pulled from shelves [View all] Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 OP

good, i will consider them if i ever need to buy something that they sell. JI7 Apr 2018 #1

Ever need sweatpants? Loki Liesmith Apr 2018 #10

They run a really good store. Blue_true Apr 2018 #22

Excellent Sherman A1 Apr 2018 #2

I buy lots of foul weather clothes there. rickford66 Apr 2018 #18

So did I last fall. Good selection. nt Blue_true Apr 2018 #23

Great news malaise Apr 2018 #3

Now we're talking. Think we'll see many gunners do responsible thing & destroy their lethal rifles? Hoyt Apr 2018 #4

Which rifles aren't lethal? EX500rider Apr 2018 #43

Thanks EX500. You gonna destroy any of your prized weapons? Hoyt Apr 2018 #47

How have my bolt action rifles created any problems? EX500rider Apr 2018 #48

Do you destroy your car every time a drunk driver kills someone? EX500rider Apr 2018 #49

I'll make a point of shopping there. Mister Ed Apr 2018 #5

That's a strong statement! Good on them.. caring more Cha Apr 2018 #6

Thanks. Good for Dick's! Already shop there. Hortensis Apr 2018 #7

Wow, great news! machoneman Apr 2018 #8

Thanks for the update. gademocrat7 Apr 2018 #9

Yes, I have, too. They have some nice camp gear and outdoor cooking equipment. Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #16

OK, I'll buy some athletic wear from there next IronLionZion Apr 2018 #11

I didn't see it either.... paleotn Apr 2018 #12

swords into ploughshares yankeepants Apr 2018 #13

That's wonderful. Sadly, I've never been to any of their stores. Not into sports. lunamagica Apr 2018 #14

They have some nice clothing, shoes, boots, and outdoor gear too. Botany Apr 2018 #15

Great. I need to check them out. lunamagica Apr 2018 #17

They sell a lot of general wear, good cold and warm weather selections. Blue_true Apr 2018 #26

Bravo! 3catwoman3 Apr 2018 #19

there's a few memes on the internet about the Dick's name crazycatlady Apr 2018 #33

I'm sure there are.I know all about problematic names. 3catwoman3 Apr 2018 #35

My sons are the same. hardluck Apr 2018 #37

A marketing decision GatoGordo Apr 2018 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Apr 2018 #27

I commented on a marketing decision GatoGordo Apr 2018 #28

Well a writeoff for marketing fescuerescue Apr 2018 #31

I took the liberty of asking my CPA about this very question (its tax time!) GatoGordo Apr 2018 #57

Why wouldnt they be able to write it off? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2018 #32

I'm no accountant, but the IRS is pretty fussy GatoGordo Apr 2018 #38

Good for them. Remove the rifles from existence. Blue_true Apr 2018 #21

K&R... spanone Apr 2018 #24

Acting responsibly. Showing the way. oasis Apr 2018 #25

Must be like burning a porno mag for ammosexuals. N/M RhodeIslandOne Apr 2018 #29

Seems like that would help gun manufacturers fescuerescue Apr 2018 #30

This Calculating Apr 2018 #34

It seems to me they've eliminated an assault-style weapon. Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #39

The US is awash in gun stores NickB79 Apr 2018 #42

It's a statement and it's a start. Every one they destroy Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #44

Because those people cant get an identical gun from somewhere else? hack89 Apr 2018 #45

Well, if you look at it that way, we might as well give up on getting Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #50

Now thats a silly response to a reasonable question hack89 Apr 2018 #51

I didn't think the sarcasm tag was necessary. Silly me. Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #53

Summer will be here soon. They carry a lot of fishing and boating supplies. lpbk2713 Apr 2018 #36

Excellent, excellent decision Hekate Apr 2018 #40

Excellent! StarryNite Apr 2018 #41

So the gun manufacturers can keep the money? hack89 Apr 2018 #46

Correct GatoGordo Apr 2018 #58

Bravo! Snackshack Apr 2018 #52

They're good with coupons. Throck Apr 2018 #54

Please share your thoughts and prayers for these poor, destroyed weapons. bullwinkle428 Apr 2018 #55

Recently, My Son Needed New Baseball Shoes ChoppinBroccoli Apr 2018 #56