Springfield Armory Is Severing Ties With Dick’s Sporting Goods
BY Herschel Smith
6 years, 7 months ago
In the mail from Springfield Armory, teamspringfield@springfield-armory.com.
GENESEO, IL, (05/03/18) – Springfield Armory is severing ties with Dick’s Sporting Goods and its subsidiary, Field & Stream, in response to their hiring a group for anti-Second Amendment lobbying.
This latest action follows Dick’s Sporting Goods’ decision to remove and destroy all modern sporting rifles (MSR) from their inventory. In addition, they have denied Second Amendment rights to Americans under the age of 21. We at Springfield Armory believe that all law abiding American citizens of adult age are guaranteed this sacred right under our Constitution.
It is clear where Dick’s Sporting Goods and its subsidiary, Field & Stream, stand on the Second Amendment, and we want to be clear about our message in response. Their position runs counter to what we stand for as a company. At Springfield Armory, we believe in the right and principles fought for and secured by American patriots and our founding forefathers, without question. We will not accept Dick’s Sporting Goods’ continued attempts to deny Second Amendment freedoms to our fellow Americans.
Good. Let’s hope more follow, as well as more manufacturers refusing to sell to the State of New York.
On May 3, 2018 at 11:19 pm, MN Steel said:
Perhaps still trying to repair their image after last year?
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/05/john-boch/editorial-are-springfield-armory-and-rock-river-arms-on-board-for-the-long-haul/
On May 4, 2018 at 6:16 am, ragman said:
Now move your company and accompanying jobs to a Free State and I might believe you are serious.
On May 4, 2018 at 9:01 am, Fred said:
Yes! Now move. And any employee who is shy, afraid, or ashamed to boldly proclaim to all of their friends, family, neighbors, and associates throughout the state of Illinois that they work for a firearms manufacturer needs to fired and left behind.
‘Round here we don’t talk about Christ Jesus in hushed tones and we don’t talk in that manner about firearms either.
ADT and 911 is self-defense, DUH. It’s also a very ineffective form.
There is everything right and good and true about defending all life, not just whales and polar bears. Firearms possession and ability is so much more than a right. The Natural Law of the God of the universe demands that you defend yourself and your family from ALL TYRANTS.
To roll over is to deny God and join with evil who wants you alone, desperate, afraid, unprepared, and defenseless. Only evil wants you dead!
Dicks has declared their god. You can expect to see over the next several years huge problems in all of the lives of the C suite at Dicks. Money problems, divorces, strange associations, estranged/addicted children, legal problems, major health issues, public humiliation, and more. This is the god they’ve chosen. This is their future. They will be tormented. Maybe they can keep up a facade but truly, only heaven can help them now.
Ya know, I didn’t feel like going on a rant this morning, it’s Friday, spring is finally here but I’m starting to get really pissed about the 18 to 21 year old thing. Adolescence is a false construct of the 20th century. And now, adolescence for a full third of a humans life is by way of purpose, of designed to create humans as kept creatures. It’s evil. If he’s got hair on his balls he’s a man. (I haven’t heard somebody say that in decades.) Treat him that way, where he fails, instruct. Bring back the traditional rites of passage. Stop coddling. Build men! If I had a 10 year old I would help him to start to prepare for the day at 14 where I dump his ass on a mountain top and say; “See ya when you get home.” Bring back the walkabout! This evil, this modernity of humans as kept creatures needs to be destroyed. We are waltzing right through the front gates of the global prison compound and we’re paying for the privilege. Stop supporting evil.
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”
On May 4, 2018 at 11:59 am, Red Forman said:
My son said he saw another headline that read: Springfield cutting off Dick’s completely. Almost lost my water on that one I laughed so hard.
On May 4, 2018 at 12:06 pm, Herschel Smith said:
@Red,
Yea, reddit is having a good time with the play on words too.
On May 4, 2018 at 2:10 pm, Pat Hines said:
I think we need to turn the wick up on Bassmaster’s linkage with Dick’s. For example, the next Bassmaster event with Dick’s involvement is in Kentucky. The primary sponsor is Mossy Oak. Their camo clothing isn’t used for fishing, perhaps Mossy Oak needs to insist Bassmaster divest themselves from Dick’s.
https://www.bassmaster.com/mossy-oak-fishing-bassmaster-high-school-series-national-championship-presented-dick-s-sporting
On May 4, 2018 at 2:26 pm, Gryphon said:
I’m beginning to think that All Gun Manufacturers should ‘cut ties’ (Stop Selling to) these Big-Box Retailers like Dickless Dick’s, Walmart, and any ‘big corporate’ Chain Stores that are Owned by the bolshevik/left Anti-American elements.
Let’s see the Major Manufacturers go to Sporting Goods Retailers and say: “Sign this Declaration that Your Company supports the Second Amendment 100%, as well as Obey all Laws regarding Firearms Sales without ‘Interpretation’ (such as Age Restriction) or We don’t Sell You our Products.”
It would Benefit the vast majority of Small-Business, Privately-Owned Gun Shops as well as be a Slap in the (ugly) Faces of the likes of pelosi, schumer, bloomberg and the rest of the banking/finance industry that is Openly attempting to Limit the Rights of the People.
And Yeah, Springfield needs to Get Out of that commie/libtard state, ASAP.
On May 4, 2018 at 10:25 pm, Poshboy said:
Fred, it’s not a rant. It’s the Truth.
Thanks for sharing, good man.
On May 5, 2018 at 12:12 pm, Pat Hines said:
The first Bassmaster event of 2019 involving Dick’s sponsorship has been announced. This gives us plenty of time to demand Dick’s be severed.
https://www.bassmaster.com/news/knoxville-host-2019-bassmaster-classic
On May 5, 2018 at 2:21 pm, Bill Robbins said:
Think before you act. Does pulling-out of big-box retailers help or hinder the exercise of the 2nd Amendment? Where is economic pressure best applied? What response are we trying to achieve?
The banksters do not want to loose money. The banksters want to make more money. The politicians want donations from the banksters and the corporations.
Pulling-out and falling back may not be the best course of action. Digging-in and winning the hearts and minds of the local population (consumers, shoppers) may be the better course of action.
Do all these retailers really want avid outdoorsmen, hunters, and recreational shooters to take their business elsewhere? How do retailers conduct Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day sales without American flags?