I've spent a few grand with them in the past several months. If I could get it back I would.
They lost me after Columbine. I do continue to get their catalog sent to me and just throw it in the trash without opening so I can have some effect on their bottom line no matter how small.
Looking at the email in the link, it was from an "Analyst" in the "Risk Management Group". Sounds like they are scared of litigation.
FWIW, I was in Academy yesterday and the ARs were still out...
FWIW, I was in Academy yesterday and the ARs were still out...
I just looked at Academy website, mags still at normal pricing, and other websites.
I didn't see any price raises other than CTD and they went from $12 to $16.
Bump stocks didn't get banned after Vegas.
Well I went and read the whole link like I should have done before I posted. It's not due to the shooting, it's due to the fact they are in Illinois and are forbidden to sell mags over 10 rounds. Did this just go into effect? 
Or they are just lying but I doubt that.
Or they are just lying but I doubt that.
I thought Academy was gonna stop that like last year or something?
I sent a rather nasty email to OP and the following is the response I received:
OpticsPlanet.com Sales <[email protected]>
To: XXXX
Feb 20 at 2:03 AM
Thank you for reaching out to us, and giving us a chance to respond. We're aware of a recent rumor suggesting that we made decisions to restrict the sale of magazines with capacities greater than 10 rounds due to recent events.
We want to assure you this is not the case. Insufficient internal communication led to a misread message. We are not offering magazines with capacities greater than 10 rounds to the general public due to our location in Northbrook, Illinois, and local laws that limit our ability to sell these. Being an internet retailer serving fifty states can be complex at times, and frankly, our location in Illinois only adds to this complexity. We may not always like the law, but we need to follow it.
You can see the ordinance in question here:
https://library.municode.com/il/coo...DEWEDE_DIV4BLHOASWEBA_S54-212ASWELAPAMASAPREX
At OpticsPlanet, we have never used the inflamed tensions and emotions of current events to drive decision making. Our support of the 2nd Amendment is made undeniably clear by the products we offer. We are one of the few online retailers who never stopped offering completely legal products based on public or political pressure. We do not raise prices during frenzies. We do, however, follow the laws and make adjustments when legally required.
While we wish we could be your provider of these magazines, our hands are tied in this matter. We sincerely apologize for our role in creating any confusion, and hope you'll continue to support us as many loyal customers have over the past 18 years.
Best regards,
Andrew M.
OpticsPlanet, Inc.
Office: 800-504-6041 | Fax: 847-919-3003
[email protected]
OpticsPlanet.com Sales <[email protected]>
To: XXXX
Feb 20 at 2:03 AM
Thank you for reaching out to us, and giving us a chance to respond. We're aware of a recent rumor suggesting that we made decisions to restrict the sale of magazines with capacities greater than 10 rounds due to recent events.
We want to assure you this is not the case. Insufficient internal communication led to a misread message. We are not offering magazines with capacities greater than 10 rounds to the general public due to our location in Northbrook, Illinois, and local laws that limit our ability to sell these. Being an internet retailer serving fifty states can be complex at times, and frankly, our location in Illinois only adds to this complexity. We may not always like the law, but we need to follow it.
You can see the ordinance in question here:
https://library.municode.com/il/coo...DEWEDE_DIV4BLHOASWEBA_S54-212ASWELAPAMASAPREX
At OpticsPlanet, we have never used the inflamed tensions and emotions of current events to drive decision making. Our support of the 2nd Amendment is made undeniably clear by the products we offer. We are one of the few online retailers who never stopped offering completely legal products based on public or political pressure. We do not raise prices during frenzies. We do, however, follow the laws and make adjustments when legally required.
While we wish we could be your provider of these magazines, our hands are tied in this matter. We sincerely apologize for our role in creating any confusion, and hope you'll continue to support us as many loyal customers have over the past 18 years.
Best regards,
Andrew M.
OpticsPlanet, Inc.
Office: 800-504-6041 | Fax: 847-919-3003
[email protected]
Screw them. My money spends just as well at Academy or elsewhere.
Too bad. I liked their prices and service but I'll just let them fade to gray.
I didn't think their prices were spectacular. Overall they were more "okay" than some places, but nothing to crow about.
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