Dicks Sporting Goods

[The Shootist]

Dicks....it’s all right there in the name

[floogy]

Yeah Dicks can eat this bag of

I unsubbed from their emails. Left an "other" comment why I was. Not that it matters, but I won't buy so much as a golf tee there now.

[meno377]

Saw this a little while ago.

Since this originated from Facebook, I am not convinced that all of this is true. Someone may have "Shopped" this. I don't recall Dicks issuing a statement saying they want our legislatures creating a bill to ban 'assault style firearms'.

IIRC I heard on the radio that their restriction is only related to age.

[LAKA90034]

Not another penny or website click from me...

[G3Steve]

Since this originated from Facebook, I am not convinced that all of this is true. Someone may have "Shopped" this. I don't recall Dicks issuing a statement saying they want our legislatures creating a bill to ban 'assault style firearms'.

IIRC I heard on the radio that their restriction is only related to age.

http://pressroom.dicks

[TrappedinCalifornia]

Since this originated from Facebook, I am not convinced that all of this is true. Someone may have "Shopped" this. I don't recall Dicks issuing a statement saying they want our legislatures creating a bill to ban 'assault style firearms'.

IIRC I heard on the radio that their restriction is only related to age.

I've noticed, on several threads, some want to know where this can be found or still have doubts.

Go to Dick's website. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Press Room." From there, put the cursor over "Press Information" and click "Media Statements." You will get this page...

Media Statements
Wednesday, February 28, 2018



We at DICK’S Sporting Goods are deeply disturbed and saddened by the tragic events in Parkland. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their loved ones.

But thoughts and prayers are not enough.

We have tremendous respect and admiration for the students organizing and making their voices heard regarding gun violence in schools and elsewhere in our country.

We have heard you. The nation has heard you.

We support and respect the Second Amendment, and we recognize and appreciate that the vast majority of gun owners in this country are responsible, law-abiding citizens. But we have to help solve the problem that’s in front of us. Gun violence is an epidemic that’s taking the lives of too many people, including the brightest hope for the future of America – our kids.

Following all of the rules and laws, we sold a shotgun to the Parkland shooter in November of 2017. It was not the gun, nor type of gun, he used in the shooting. But it could have been.

Clearly this indicates on so many levels that the systems in place are not effective to protect our kids and our citizens.

We believe it’s time to do something about it.

Beginning today, DICK’S Sporting Goods is committed to the following:

We will no longer sell assault-style rifles, also referred to as modern sporting rifles. We had already removed them from all DICK’S stores after the Sandy Hook massacre, but we will now remove them from sale at all 35 Field & Stream stores.
We will no longer sell firearms to anyone under 21 years of age.
We will no longer sell high capacity magazines.
We never have and never will sell bump stocks that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire more rapidly.

At the same time, we implore our elected officials to enact common sense gun reform and pass the following regulations:

Ban assault-style firearms
Raise the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21
Ban high capacity magazines and bump stocks
Require universal background checks that include relevant mental health information and previous interactions with the law
Ensure a complete universal database of those banned from buying firearms
Close the private sale and gun show loophole that waives the necessity of background checks
We hope others join us in this effort to let our kids know that their pleas are being taken seriously.

Some will say these steps can’t guarantee tragedies like Parkland will never happen again. They may be correct – but if common sense reform is enacted and even one life is saved, it will have been worth it.

We deeply believe that this country’s most precious gift is our children. They are our future. We must keep them safe.

Sincerely,


Edward W. Stack
Chairman & CEO
DICK’S Sporting Goods

[meno377]

I've noticed, on several threads, some want to know where this can be found or still have doubts.

Go to Dick's website. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Press Room." From there, put the cursor over "Press Information" and click "Media Statements." You will get this page...

Thanks.

[RandyD]

[Barang]

^^^

[Hopalong]

I don't shop at Dicks, but its their store, and they can do what they want.
As a business owner, I understand this completely. However, they should honor any business transaction that they have already committed to.
Dicks looks weak for doing this, mostly because they are going back on their word, not because they are changing their policy.

[TrappedinCalifornia]

I don't shop at Dicks, but its their store, and they can do what they want.
As a business owner, I understand this completely. However, they should honor any business transaction that they have already committed to.
Dicks looks weak for doing this, mostly because they are going back on their word, not because they are changing their policy.

It's not just about a sales and product mix policy change. On that score, many of us agree they can do what they want. (There's some debate as to when the 'commitment' to the sale actually takes place with firearms - see this thread. Legally, it appears to be when the pick up paperwork is signed.)

It's about them ALSO calling ("we implore our elected officials to enact") for bans, a raise in the age of eligibility, etc. That's political activism, not 'store policy.' Given that such activism infringes upon the rights of individuals, individuals are reacting.

[Canucky]

When will Dick's stop selling spandex to fat women?

[AdidasCJ]

Kroger now raised the age to 21 in its Fred Meyrs stores for ammo and guns.

[Hopalong]

It's not just about a sales and product mix policy change. On that score, many of us agree they can do what they want. (There's some debate as to when the 'commitment' to the sale actually takes place with firearms - see this thread. Legally, it appears to be when the pick up paperwork is signed.)

It's about them ALSO calling ("we implore our elected officials to enact") for bans, a raise in the age of eligibility, etc. That's political activism, not 'store policy.' Given that such activism infringes upon the rights of individuals, individuals are reacting.

I must be old school. For me, the "transaction" took place when they took my money, I signed on the line, they looked my in the eye, and shook my hand.
What you are describing, is a "technicality". Probably legal, but WEAK.
As far as "political activism" goes, Dicks has a right to be politically active if they want. Every decision they make, has consequences.

[TrappedinCalifornia]

I must be old school. For me, the "transaction" took place when they took my money, I signed on the line, they looked my in the eye, and shook my hand.

For me too.

What you are describing, is a "technicality". Probably legal, but WEAK.

I think the argument about legality has to do with when 'possession' officially changes hands in terms of the firearm now being in the buyer's name. But, I tend to agree. They should have instituted a cut-off date and honored the purchases that were DROS'd prior to it.

As far as "political activism" goes, Dicks has a right to be politically active if they want. Every decision they make, has consequences.

That's what these threads are about - the consequences.