So Freds in Waldorf is building a gun range.

[wilcam47]

I can assure you that have to sign for black powder.

I havent been there in a couple months...but I did see a guy buy some 9mm ammo and it was put in an "ammo log"

 

[Streetgang]

I have yet to see this mystery ammo log these guys rant about. The only thing I sign for is black powder and smokeless powders, that I have no issue with, that's a federal requirement.

No, that's not a federal law. That's just another inane Maryland moron law. People in normal states don't sign anything to buy smokeless powder, anymore than they have to wait seven days to buy a handgun or "restricted" weapon, or buy chamber locks, or pay the state police and go to a barracks to sell a gun to someone else, or wait for politicians and their minions to decide what handguns are legal to buy.

I don't buy black powder, but I doubt anyone signs for that either.

SOMD shoot is partially correct. It's state (not federal) law for both smokeless and black powder sales and purchases to be recorded. Strangely enough they are classified as explosives, but gasoline isn't. Glad I don't have to sign a log everytime I fill up at the local Wawa.

My solution to MD's stupid law is Chantilly or a neighboring state.

My solution to Fred's is not to buy there. I, being the ever skepical guy I am, Tried a run at them and they wanted me to fill out the log for a box of .45acp. I refused and they told me it's state law. I called them on it and refuse to purchase. Door never hit me on the way out. This was several months ago. Your mileage may vary.

 

[Andras]

MSAR is/was $15 for the day. I'll drive up there.

My neighbor got a 6am visit from the MSP because of Fred's ammo log.

 

[rickyp]

MSAR is/was $15 for the day. I'll drive up there.

My neighbor got a 6am visit from the MSP because of Fred's ammo log.

And why did he get this visit?

 

[BradMacc82]

And why did he get this visit?

History perhaps???

 

[rickyp]

History perhaps???

that is the only thing I could think of,as of right now law abiding people can buy ammo.

 

[BradMacc82]

that is the only thing I could think of,as of right now law abiding people can buy ammo.

Same here.

Certain types of past arrests/incidents would definitely got the early morning visit if they found your name on a ammo log, I'd think.

 

[rickyp]

this still doesn't justify them invading out right to privacy

 

[BradMacc82]

this still doesn't justify them invading out right to privacy

Agreed, but if certain stores wouldn't participate in a un-mandated ammo log, it'd be a bit harder for them to invade our privacy.

 

[rickyp]

that is my point.

maybe we should all get together and go in to freds take up the help's time try to buy ammo and when they want to put our information in the book say no and walk out maybe if we can get enough people to do this in a day or two they will loose enough money and might come to relise they are wrong.

 

[BradMacc82]

Could be worth a shot...(no pun intended)

 

[epps1919]

I went to Myrtle Grove today and talked to a guy that works at Freds. He said that the range is going to be 50' long, and cost over $400 a year membership and you have to buy their ammo to shoot there because of insurance reasons, "so they say". I will not be shooting there!

 

[BradMacc82]

Typical...

I'll stay with my backyard shooting, no range fee, great commute, and no ammo restrictions.

 

[Wojo]

I went to Myrtle Grove today and talked to a guy that works at Freds. He said that the range is going to be 50' long, and cost over $400 a year membership and you have to buy their ammo to shoot there because of insurance reasons, "so they say". I will not be shooting there!

Old Polish saying: Never buy guns from a furniture store with Mr Ed out front as a mascot!

 

[tc617]

MSAR is/was $15 for the day. I'll drive up there.

My neighbor got a 6am visit from the MSP because of Fred's ammo log.

Maybe someone can dig up that thread about the MSP knocking on the LaPlata guys house at 1AM because of the Fred's ammo log... I cannot find it.

 

[Wojo]

One thing i have noticed though are more people with the Fred's GOT GUNS stickers. I wish they knew they GOT RIPPED. Way better off with choices like Keep Shooting and Accurate Guns and Ammo in loveville. I would love a indoor range to shoot at but being associated with Freds, NO CHANCE.

 

[Streetgang]

I went to Myrtle Grove today and talked to a guy that works at Freds. He said that the range is going to be 50' long, and cost over $400 a year membership and you have to buy their ammo to shoot there because of insurance reasons, "so they say". I will not be shooting there!

WHAT A DEAL! Do we have to turn off our cell phones too!

 

[BradMacc82]

WHAT A DEAL! Do we have to turn off our cell phones too!

No, but you do also have to give up your first-born and submit a dna sample...

 

[deMontjoie]

OK -- here's my DNA-sample for them...

No, but you do also have to give up your first-born and submit a dna sample...

 

[Chris0nllyn]

Typical...

I'll stay with my backyard shooting, no range fee, great commute, and no ammo restrictions.

Ugh, I wish I had your luck. There's TONS of land near me, but it's all private, with homes near by.