Gander Mountain -100 (mini rant)

[centrarchidae]

I had the exact same issue you have, updated address at DMV but they didn't give me a new physical copy, and Tom and Joe's, Gunsmoke, SW, Green Mountain Guns, and the defunct Gunworks of Colorado have all been perfectly OK. One of them wanted me to bring them something with the current address (vehicle registration worked just fine, as it happened) but none of them got stupid about dreaming up new rules.

Any word on whether Cabelas is this kind of stupid? (Or the opening date?)

[Fourthwind]

Not to re hash old stuff, while I agree that GM prices go up and down more than a roller coaster. (thank the guy from 3 forks ranch who is a major stock holder and a moron when it comes to pricing) The stuff about the ID is NOT GM policy. It was directly out of the ATF manual, however that being said the CC permit is a government issued ID and should have been taken. That was just a moron employee not GM policy. I worked their selling guns for a few years, and I can tell you it was very interesting when the BATF sent their finest every year to tell us how they wanted the 4473 filled out. Anyone that takes a DL without current residency on it is looking for trouble when they get audited. If that form is picked out at random there will be fines. GM biggest problem is not paying the price to keep people around that actually understand guns and the paperwork. Tough to do when they offer 7 to 10 bucks an hour.

[DaveGoBang!]

I've purchased from both SW and GM recently, and each time they were very clear that DL address needed to be current. They informed me of this BEFORE even starting the process, which was nice. Maybe that's where the dissatisfaction really lies is if someone doesn't set an expectation with you from the very beginning.

[westy1970]

If I am not mistaken, if your DL is not current they have to call in rather than use the computer. At least that is what happened at Jensen's to me a while back. Anyway, I won't shop at GM because they do not allow CCW in the store.

[Ridge]

I defended these guys earlier in this thread, but now Im joining the -100...

I dropped by tonight and this is how things went:

Me: Its probably a long shot, but do you have any AR mags?
GM: Yeah, we just got in 200 Bushmaster mags
Me: How much?
GM: 30 dollars each
Me: You mean 30 rounds each?
GM: Nope, 30 dollars each magazine
Me: Ah, okay. Well, have a good night

[kidicarus13]

FYI: Dick's Sporting Goods let me purchase after I printed my correct address on the back of my D.L.

[hobowh]

sw out here did the same thing could not have it printed they said it was a state thing... of course they are closed now,

[C3vette]

I hate to ruffle feathers here but I have had decent experiences at Gander. On occasion they have a great price on a used firearm and thats when I buy from them. I will agree that they are WAY out of line on accessory prices. Oh and their trade in offers suck.

[MrPrena]

FYI: Dick's Sporting Goods let me purchase after I printed my correct address on the back of my D.L.

Yeah. Dicks Sporting Goods will sell the gun , if you have correct address on the back.
If you do not have them, they have you fill it out on the back of the card prior to running the background.

[Squeeze]

I used to like going into Gander Mountain to just look around. Last time I was in there I found out they are now charging a fee to use their small conference room and I noticed their prices are WAY too high. Also, their staff in the firearms section know jack & squat about their product line. So on that note...I won't be back, ever.