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This is a warning to anyone that shops at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Illinois.

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This is a warning to anyone that shops at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Illinois.

I visited the local Dick’s on Saturday and saw that they had 22LR in stock. Picked up 3 boxes and went to pay for them. Like normal they asked me for my Firearms Owner Identification Card (FOID). The cashier then entered the complete card ID into the register database. I had him call the manager, the woman that showed up confirmed that a “government agency” has asked them to keep the information. I asked which agency and she refused to answer. I called their customer service number on Tuesday and they also refused to say which agency. If come from out of state they will track your driver’s license number.

Normally I would not care I do not have anything to hide but with all the issues with retailers having security breaches I do not want some felon finding out I own guns and visiting my house. If you think your information is safe just remember HomeDepot had a major breach this weekend.

Please spread the word to other sport forums. Dick’s may have good intentions but the road to Hell is still out there.
 
I haven't lived in the Peoples Republik of Illinois in 20 years but I remember when they used to manually log every ammo purchase.
The legislature finally did away with this after reaching the conclusion this was worthless.
I would contact my legislator and find out on who's authority this is beong done.
Jim
 
I have been avoiding Dick's (appropriate name eh?) for quite awhile
as the ones here in the socialist utopia of Dane county are handgun haters
and generally unfriendly when you mention shooting sports.
Plenty of other places to shop.
Besides their prices for some items, say an ankle brace, are higher than elsewhere.

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Nemo
 
I'm betting things change @ Dick's if you start a boycott on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (but that's just me)

If Dick's is collecting such private information you should at least have the right to know who authorized it. As of right now we are still in America, even if just barely.
 
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You know......

You know you are being watched? This is part of the slow squeeze. It's going to be more and more difficult being a gun owner.
 
From info gathered on the internet, it appears to be company policy that has recently been innovated. They claim it is to verify the sales clerk did check your FOID to see it was you! They say that they do not keep records of the ammo transaction and it does not leave the store!
I'm dubious.
 
Don't live in IL. And don't shop at DICKs here in TX.
Don't have to have any FOID or any other ID to buy ammo either. Don't even have to show ID it's obvious I'm over 18/21 the only requirement in TX to purchase rifle/pistol ammo.
 
As an Illinois resident, if you wish to be a gun owner or ammo purchaser, you must apply for a Firearm Owner Identification Card which looks sort of like a Driver's license. You fill out a form which is similar to a 4473 and wait 30-90 days for the card. It costs $10 and is good for 10 years. It is required to own guns, purchase guns and purchase ammo. There is a waiting period on all gun purchases and the law requires a "phone in" on all gun purchases including private sales. The FOID card has been a requirement since, I believe, the late 1960's.
 
WOW..............

I don't mind the insta-check here in Pa. but......these FOICs ....WOW

(.......................Speechless....................................)



Well as long as it's keeping Chicago's streets safe..... what the heck!
 
luis said:
This is a warning to anyone that shops at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Illinois.

I visited the local Dick’s on Saturday and saw that they had 22LR in stock. Picked up 3 boxes and went to pay for them. Like normal they asked me for my Firearms Owner Identification Card (FOID). The cashier then entered the complete card ID into the register database. I had him call the manager, the woman that showed up confirmed that a “government agency” has asked them to keep the information. I asked which agency and she refused to answer. I called their customer service number on Tuesday and they also refused to say which agency. If come from out of state they will track your driver’s license number.

Normally I would not care I do not have anything to hide but with all the issues with retailers having security breaches I do not want some felon finding out I own guns and visiting my house. If you think your information is safe just remember HomeDepot had a major breach this weekend.

Please spread the word to other sport forums. Dick’s may have good intentions but the road to Hell is still out there.
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I buy at Dicks in NJ no records kept except the FPP about 6 months ago if I bought 22's they would ask if it was for a handgun or rifle if you said rifle no card needed pistol yes now its any 22. All rifle ammo is exempt from needing a FPP to purchase
 
luis said:
...Dick’s may have good intentions but the road to Hell is still out there.
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It certainly is. About everything we see that has to do with the electronic storage of records seems to be heading down it. Too many dumb people doing dumb things that they have no idea of what the future ramifications may be. They do it because it is easy (for them). :mad:

In many cases, technology - and the access to it - has outpaced common sense.
 
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