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Showing Original Post only (View all)Dick's Sporting Goods will destroy assault-style rifles pulled from shelves [View all]
When Dicks Sporting Goods said it would no longer sell modern sporting rifles at its Field & Stream stores following the Valentines Day shooting at a Parkland, Fla., high school, one question was what would happen to the unsold firearms in its inventory.
Typically a retailer may return unsold merchandise to the manufacturer. But in this case, Dicks Sporting Goods has decided to destroy them.
We are in the process of destroying all firearms and accessories that are no longer for sale as a result of our February 28th policy change, a spokeswoman told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. We are destroying the firearms in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.
The so-called assault-style rifles will be destroyed at the companys distribution centers and the parts sent to a salvage company to be recycled, the Findlay-based retailer added. The company did not say how much merchandise would be included.
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2018/04/09/Dicks-Sporting-Goods-Pittsburgh-destroy-dispose-assault-rifles-guns-pulled-off-shelves/stories/201804060151
This is from last week, but I don't recall seeing it posted before.
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Dick's Sporting Goods will destroy assault-style rifles pulled from shelves [View all]
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2018
OP
Now we're talking. Think we'll see many gunners do responsible thing & destroy their lethal rifles?
Hoyt
Apr 2018
#4
Yes, I have, too. They have some nice camp gear and outdoor cooking equipment.
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2018
#16
That's wonderful. Sadly, I've never been to any of their stores. Not into sports.
lunamagica
Apr 2018
#14
Please share your thoughts and prayers for these poor, destroyed weapons.
bullwinkle428
Apr 2018
#55