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In reply to the discussion: Gander Mountain, popular gun and hunting store, going out of business [View all]benpollard
(197 posts)16. That's where the Aurora theater shooter bought two of his guns
James Holmes, the Aurora theater shooter, bought his assault style rifle and a handgun from Gander Mountain. Who knows how many people have died from guns sold there. Good riddance.
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mahatmakanejeeves
May 2017
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The demise of Gander Mountain won't result in a single decline in firearm sales.
EL34x4
May 2017
#11
Overpriced in Eau Claire WI also. I never went back after stopping in for some camping gear
riversedge
May 2017
#27
Some reports say the whole chain is going under, others say only parts of it is
jmowreader
May 2017
#8
In my opinion, part of their downfall was a major emphasis on their house brand gear
EarthFirst
May 2017
#13
Gander Mountains that I've visited in recent years have been huge and empty.
truthisfreedom
May 2017
#14
I've never been in one. I've seen one just a bit west of Fredericksburg.
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2017
#28
Eastern Mountain Sports *used* to be nicknamed "Expensive Mountaineering Stuff"
friendly_iconoclast
May 2017
#30