Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Not trying to start a boycott. As I said, I respect their right to have whatever policy they want. I was surprised because this is apparently new and I don't give out my personal identifying information when it is not really needed/required.

The worse part - the rain (which I'm very grateful for it and the cooler weather) postponed our team's range training session. :cryin

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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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You might try decaf.....
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Liberty wrote:
rtschl wrote: That's why I leave this number:
(713) 541-5372

Planned Parenthood. I suppose one could use Mad Mommy's or a favorite Democratic Legislator.

When an address as requested I use
9800 Savage Rd., Suite 6272
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

If a phone number as requested I use
301-688-6524

Go ahead Google it see what it gets you
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Liberty wrote:Only Brick and mortar store around that sells ammo cheap. I suppose there id Wallyworld but I can never find anyone with a key. Cabellas is expencive except for strange brands that I don't know. I will stick with Acadamy even though they can be a little quirky.
This is why I haven't bought ammo in a B&M store in over a year. Online is so much easier, and cheaper.
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Soccerdad1995 wrote:
Liberty wrote:Only Brick and mortar store around that sells ammo cheap. I suppose there id Wallyworld but I can never find anyone with a key. Cabellas is expencive except for strange brands that I don't know. I will stick with Acadamy even though they can be a little quirky.
This is why I haven't bought ammo in a B&M store in over a year. Online is so much easier, and cheaper.
This ^^ .....with exceptions. I buy small quantities at brick and mortar stores, where I just need a couple of boxes - like when I was testing different .30-30 loads, or buying a couple of boxes of self defense pistol ammo. But if it is .45 ACP or 9mm ball, or .223/5.56, .308/.762, I buy in bulk from online distributors. Even with freight figured in, it is WAY cheaper than any of the big box stores, and certainly cheaper than the local gun stores.
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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I am not above lying to any store clerk.

Phone Number-I always go up one digit on the last number for memberships. I feel sorry for the guy who has that phone number.

DOB- brothers month and day, my year.

Address- I add a one to my home address, which doesn't exists.

etc. etc.....
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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The Annoyed Man wrote:
Soccerdad1995 wrote:
Liberty wrote:Only Brick and mortar store around that sells ammo cheap. I suppose there id Wallyworld but I can never find anyone with a key. Cabellas is expencive except for strange brands that I don't know. I will stick with Acadamy even though they can be a little quirky.
This is why I haven't bought ammo in a B&M store in over a year. Online is so much easier, and cheaper.
This ^^ .....with exceptions. I buy small quantities at brick and mortar stores, where I just need a couple of boxes - like when I was testing different .30-30 loads, or buying a couple of boxes of self defense pistol ammo. But if it is .45 ACP or 9mm ball, or .223/5.56, .308/.762, I buy in bulk from online distributors. Even with freight figured in, it is WAY cheaper than any of the big box stores, and certainly cheaper than the local gun stores.
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I also find it mildly amusing that in Texas I can get ammunition delivered and dropped off to my front door when nobody is even home, but for alcohol I need to be there to sign for it.
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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I wonder what would happen if you gave them 7/4/1776. We could have some fun with this! Next box of ammo, Academy here I come!
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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E.Marquez wrote:
Liberty wrote:
rtschl wrote: That's why I leave this number:
(713) 541-5372

Planned Parenthood. I suppose one could use Mad Mommy's or a favorite Democratic Legislator.

When an address as requested I use
9800 Savage Rd., Suite 6272
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

If a phone number as requested I use
301-688-6524

Go ahead Google it see what it gets you
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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OlBill wrote:
E.Marquez wrote:
Liberty wrote:
rtschl wrote: That's why I leave this number:
(713) 541-5372

Planned Parenthood. I suppose one could use Mad Mommy's or a favorite Democratic Legislator.

When an address as requested I use
9800 Savage Rd., Suite 6272
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

If a phone number as requested I use
301-688-6524

Go ahead Google it see what it gets you
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I got a nice reply, agreeing with my concerns, and the full quote which was taken quite out of context. Litt also included the 20 page transcript of a speech he'd given on the idea.

Nice guy, and he had been unfairly and deliberately misinterpreted. I don't agree with everything national intelligence does, but it was calming to be able to have a respectful dialog with a highly placed individual.

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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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"rlol" y'll are wacky! This forum always makes me lol
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Since my wife and I like to say we are 26 and holding(+40), I will work up a date and start using that...lol.
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Zip code I don't mind. That's generic and widespread enough . Phone number doesn't bother me either. I still have a landline that I never answer, but use the phone number for warranties at places and so they can figure out who I am and send me coupons in the mail.

Birthday has always been a no go for me. I just make up a date. When I started looking at internet forums I decided to use the same fake birthdate on all of them. A few years later I found my incorrect age on one of those web people search places, so innocent forms like this aren't always innocent with your data.

Then again, I always hated Radio Shack for their intrusive approach to my personal data, but I don't actually recall ever being bombarded by them with phone calls or junk mail.
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Many of you are too young to know that the Gun Control Act of 1968 required ALL pistol ammunition purchasers provide an ID (DL) and recording the information in a log book. Pistol ammo included .22 rimfire. I got out of the retail sporting goods business in the early 70's, so I 'm not sure when the law changed. It was quite irksome when we ran .22 LR on sale for 33¢ a box; I had to have one clerk do nothing but record ammo sales. There was a two box limit, but guys would keep returning, so I'd let them buy a brick if they weren't jerks.
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Re: Walked out of Academy Last Night

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Picked up four boxes ea. of .22WMR and .40S&W 180gr. JHP at Wally World. They asked for my birth date, gave it to them, inserted my CC in reader, signed and then went on about my shopping. End of story.
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