Academy to pull modern sporting rifles off display

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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.


10 boxes at once or what?

So if you buy too much, what happens? Get put on the terror watch list and no more guns OR ammo for you? The information is far less useful AFTER a tragic event. Or is this just a publicity stunt to make it look like they are trying to be progressive and responsible.

I wonder what they consider a "assault rifle caliber".
 

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If they keep it up, this is going to end up being the most civilian armed country.

Haha, I got a chuckle about a speech I watched where Obama was trying to dispel the notion that "they're coming for our guns". One of the things he pointed out that more guns have been sold while he was president than any other time. But the way he phrased you would almost construe it as him taking credit for it like it was something for which to be praised. He knows and we all know it happened because everybody panicked and started buying everything they could get their hands on, not because he is some gun rights advocate.
 

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Response from Academy:



Thank you for contacting Academy Sports + Outdoors. We are currently selling modern sports rifles, but out of respect for the victims and the tragic situation in Orlando, we have chosen not to broadly advertise or display these items. Our selection varies by store and your best source for current inventory availability is by checking with your local store.

As a family and community focused retailer, Academy Sports + Outdoors is constantly evaluating our business to ensure the safety and satisfaction of our customers. Our decision to remove modern sports rifles from display while continuing to make them available to those customers legally eligible to purchase them reflects that commitment.

Sincerely,

Lisa E.
Customer Service Associate
Academy Customer Care
Academy Sports + Outdoors
 

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