Retailers Bass Pro, Cabelas, Thumb Nose at Bloomberg

The Washington Examiner reports that the nation's largest outdoor retailers, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are not buckling under to Bloomberg funded Everytown for Gun Safety's demand that they ignore the rules put in place by the Brady Act.  Those rules allow an FFL to transfer a firearm to the buyer if the NICS has not denied the purchase with in 72 hours:

Under current FBI rules, the buyers are allowed to get their weapon after the third day, although the check for disqualifying information through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System will continue for a total of 90 days. It's a small number, however, since 91 percent of the background checks are completed instantly, surpassing the attorney general's own goal.

The Examiner also noted that even if a denial is received after the firearm has been transferred that there is a policy in place to recover the firearm from the purchaser.  Add these to Kroger, another company that has not buckled to Bloomberg's bullying.  All three businesses deserve the patronage of gun owners.

Gander Mountain Closing Richmond Area Store

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported today that the Gander Mountain store located near Ashland will be closing in July and longtime outdoor retailer Green Top Sporting Goods will move into the location.

Gander Mountain has struggled to acquire a dedicated customer base since locating a short distance from Green Top several years ago. Not long after Gander Mountain opened, Bass Pro Shops announced they would locate a store just off of I-95 one exit north of Gander. Bass Pro Shop has enjoyed great success in the location without negatively impacting the business of Green Top. The same cannot be said for Gander Mountain.

Green Top has wanted to expand its thriving business and this offers them an opportunity to see those plans become reality.