Did Gander Mountain lose their regulated license?

crabhab · November 2nd, 2009, 03:40 PM

I walked into Gander mountain in SBY and noticed that there where no regulated fiirearms for sale. I asked around at the local gunshop and was told that they had lost there regulated firearms license or that the FFL quit. Does anyone know what happened? I bought a regulated Sig Sauer P6 there and did not enjoy the experience.

bigjohn · November 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM

couple of stories going around. one is that the ffl holder quit. the other is they released a firearm to a felon that was not approved. your pick on which is true. probably a bit of both

crabhab · November 2nd, 2009, 03:56 PM

At the crazy prices they were charging good riddance! 10 round magazine only... have to have internal locking device on handguns even on P6's..i tried to explain to the FFL that older pistols made after (forgot the date) did not need locking devices he told me basically to go to hell. And then they were selling handguns without fire shell casings. I will not miss them at all.

bigjohn · November 2nd, 2009, 05:23 PM

they were all talking about a cabelas soming to millsboro. dont kow if that true either. said one guy already had a job offer. believe it when i see it

cablegod · November 2nd, 2009, 05:42 PM

I was told by one of the counter guys the FFL holder no longer worked with the chain and they were working it out. But who knows!

balttigger · November 2nd, 2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjohn

they were all talking about a cabelas soming to millsboro. dont kow if that true either. said one guy already had a job offer. believe it when i see it

They announced one in E Rutherford, NJ. Between that and the one in Harrisburg, I don't see one being built in DE.

E.Shell · November 2nd, 2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjohn

...the other is they released a firearm to a felon that was not approved....

Unless they defied a "not disapproved" form, which is entirely unlikely, this is not grounds for any sort of action.

Otherwise, no crime is committed and/or stern looks deserved unless they let the firearm go before the 8th day, which is not legal whether the paperwork is back or not. After the 8th day, it is perfectly legal to deliver the firearm whether the paperwork is back or not, due to safeguards to protect citizens from bureaucratic hell-dragging that are built into the law.

AKbythebay · November 3rd, 2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjohn

they were all talking about a cabelas soming to millsboro. dont kow if that true either. said one guy already had a job offer. believe it when i see it

Fingers crossed...

jaypark · November 3rd, 2009, 09:48 AM

http://www.assaultweaponwatch.com/

man that is hysterical and I wouldnt be surprised if MD 'Ceasefire' came to the conclusion that 'we gotta support these guys'

as for gander they always seemed like wannabe big biz and I'm not for cutting out the local FFL

Calengor · November 3rd, 2009, 10:00 AM

i'm not sure it has to do with the salisbury location itself, as their website no longer lists things like the sig556 either.

organized_mayhem · November 3rd, 2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by balttigger

They announced one in E Rutherford, NJ. Between that and the one in Harrisburg, I don't see one being built in DE.

There was talk late last year in the Newspaper about them looking around Smyrna. The company wouldn't comment on it and I haven't heard anymore about it.

OCSlacker · November 19th, 2009, 04:25 AM

When they first opened they had a lot of trouble with selling regulated firearms as well. They had them out for a few weeks, then had to pack them up from the shelves. I guess this time it's a little more permanent. Regardless...good riddance, they didn't do anyone any favors with the crazy high prices.

bigjohn · November 19th, 2009, 07:13 AM

they priced the used guns about what a new gun from a local store would sell for

captsin · November 19th, 2009, 08:28 AM

Firearms license holder quit,waiting for new license holder to be approved .
This was told to me by a salesperson in the gun dept.

riflenut · February 16th, 2010, 10:30 AM

If you are in Salisbury, Winks in Princess anne is close. Has long guns and hand guns as well.

OCSlacker · February 16th, 2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by riflenut

If you are in Salisbury, Winks in Princess anne is close. Has long guns and hand guns as well.

Holy link thread revival batman! I've never been to Winks yet, though I've heard good things. I also want to see what's up with the old Dave's Sport Shop down on Nanticoke Rd.

kalister1 · February 16th, 2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by riflenut

If you are in Salisbury, Winks in Princess anne is close. Has long guns and hand guns as well.

I have been in Winks, but never saw any handguns.

jbmabrey · February 16th, 2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by organized_mayhem

There was talk late last year in the Newspaper about them looking around Smyrna. The company wouldn't comment on it and I haven't heard anymore about it.

I have relatives who live there, have talked with a councilman who took office after the decision was made and all of them said that the mayor was against having a Cabelas. She -the mayor felt that she wanted to protect the local businesses (1).

I was told (so it's hearsay) that the comment was made "we already have a gun shop in town". A very small shop at that on main street. While I have done quite a bit of business there, I have also done a lot of business at Cabelas in Hamburg, Pa. and I find the bigger shop has a lot more pluses. More jobs, draws more peripheral business, more selection of outdoor equipment, more jobs etc, etc.

I have hunted near Hamburg in the past, hiked the Appalachian trail 2 miles north of the store, and personally feel the store improved the community a lot. They even have a Dunkin Donut and a Cracker Barrel restaurant among many other new stores and motels.
It's a shame that they picked Smyrna to locate a store. Other towns would have been much more receptive.

Gummy · February 16th, 2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kalister1

I have been in Winks, but never saw any handguns.

You have to ask them what they have in stock.

johny357 · February 16th, 2010, 07:30 PM

The old dude at Wink's is not the most friendly of characters. Buying a pistol from him is like pulling teeth. I have made 3 large purchases at his shop, and he still asks me "are you going to buy it" before i handle any firearm in his store. The wife and son are good people though.

November 2nd, 2009, 03:40 PM	#1
crabhab Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 215	Did Gander Mountain lose their regulated license? I walked into Gander mountain in SBY and noticed that there where no regulated fiirearms for sale. I asked around at the local gunshop and was told that they had lost there regulated firearms license or that the FFL quit. Does anyone know what happened? I bought a regulated Sig Sauer P6 there and did not enjoy the experience.

November 19th, 2009, 04:25 AM	#12
OCSlacker Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 999	When they first opened they had a lot of trouble with selling regulated firearms as well. They had them out for a few weeks, then had to pack them up from the shelves. I guess this time it's a little more permanent. Regardless...good riddance, they didn't do anyone any favors with the crazy high prices. __________________ Homer Quotes: "A gun is not a weapon....it's a tool like a butcher knife or a harpoon or....uh....an alligator." "It seems to me if a gun is good enough to protect a bar, it's good enough for my family."

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November 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM	#2
bigjohn Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 963	couple of stories going around. one is that the ffl holder quit. the other is they released a firearm to a felon that was not approved. your pick on which is true. probably a bit of both

November 2nd, 2009, 03:56 PM	#3
crabhab Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 215	At the crazy prices they were charging good riddance! 10 round magazine only... have to have internal locking device on handguns even on P6's..i tried to explain to the FFL that older pistols made after (forgot the date) did not need locking devices he told me basically to go to hell. And then they were selling handguns without fire shell casings. I will not miss them at all.

November 2nd, 2009, 05:23 PM	#4
bigjohn Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 963	they were all talking about a cabelas soming to millsboro. dont kow if that true either. said one guy already had a job offer. believe it when i see it

November 2nd, 2009, 05:42 PM	#5
cablegod Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 54 Images: 11	I was told by one of the counter guys the FFL holder no longer worked with the chain and they were working it out. But who knows!

November 3rd, 2009, 09:48 AM	#9
jaypark Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: peoples republic of MOCO Posts: 207	http://www.assaultweaponwatch.com/ man that is hysterical and I wouldnt be surprised if MD 'Ceasefire' came to the conclusion that 'we gotta support these guys' as for gander they always seemed like wannabe big biz and I'm not for cutting out the local FFL

November 3rd, 2009, 10:00 AM	#10
Calengor wishes he were spike Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 987 Images: 4	i'm not sure it has to do with the salisbury location itself, as their website no longer lists things like the sig556 either.

November 19th, 2009, 07:13 AM	#13
bigjohn Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 963	they priced the used guns about what a new gun from a local store would sell for

November 19th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#14
captsin Southern Boy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Shore Posts: 61	Firearms license holder quit,waiting for new license holder to be approved . This was told to me by a salesperson in the gun dept.

February 16th, 2010, 10:30 AM	#15
riflenut Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8	If you are in Salisbury, Winks in Princess anne is close. Has long guns and hand guns as well.

February 16th, 2010, 07:30 PM	#20
johny357 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 47	The old dude at Wink's is not the most friendly of characters. Buying a pistol from him is like pulling teeth. I have made 3 large purchases at his shop, and he still asks me "are you going to buy it" before i handle any firearm in his store. The wife and son are good people though.

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