ID required to look at a gun?

[joeintexas]

Here in Texas, they arrest you for doing something like that...

Especially if you're wearing chaps!!

 

[Arik]

My friend bought a rifle at Dick's a few years ago and the salesman looked at him and said something to the effect of -- You look like an adult. I'm sure you can carry it to the cashier and out to your car without supervision -- We were both in our late 20's.

Just last year I went to a different Dick's to see a rifle they had advertised and the clerk wouldnt even take the trigger lock off. Told me if I wanted to see how the trigger felt I should buy the gun. I got a little pissed but told him this has never happened to me in any of your stores, the clerk always took the look off. His reply, "I'm from Jersey and thats how its done there." So now I'm getting even more pissed and tell him "we're in Pa". He just looks at me and says "so what? Besides its probably a law here too or at least store policy" I laughed and said "good luck selling anything in Pa!" and walked out. Last time Im buying anything at Dicks.

 

[johnsonl]

It was either Academy or Dick's that someone reported in the last year or so that when he purchased a gun, a manager had to actually carry the gun to the door as the customer was leaving before the customer could take possession.

I have heard that about Dick's.

 

[rebs081]

At Gander Mountain here in Buffalo NY you have to show a pistol permit to handle and look at any hand gun. At the Buffalo Gun Center they don't ask to see anything.

 

[johnsonl]

Well, I usually try not to come across as a know-it-all (because I don't even know most, much less all) and I usually don't question things like that...I mean, it is very common for cashiers to ask to see your ID when using a credit card, for example, although that is for a different reason. Besides, I was just looking and not buying at the moment.

At first, I asked out of curiosity, since I had never been asked before...but his arrogant and cocky manner made me want to push back. Plus, I was sincerely wondering if this young whippersnapper really couldn't just look at me and see that I was obviously well over 21!

Same here. I have walked out of plenty of businesses after suffering the attitudes of fools. I hope that pizza delivery job is still open. He won't last long if he keeps offending those of us who are "well over 21". The shop owner should explain to him that we're the guys with the cash to buy guns. It's right beside that I.D. in our wallet.

 

[airman]

I've bought several at Academy in TX. The senior salesman knows me by name. No ID necessary. they'll even take the lock off if you ask nicely. At the sale, the salesman carries the gun to the cash register and then to the front door before surrendering it to me.

 

[beach elvis]

Maybe some of y'all might think me a schmuck but when I worked at a big-box gun counter and somebody who looked under 21 wanted to handle a handgun, I'd hit 'em up for proof of age.

If they couldn't produce, sorry, no can do.

 

[H Richard]

In IL (The only state where there is no CCW allowed) we have a FOID, (Firearms Owners I D) and it is in the law that no one may be in possession of a firearm without a FOID. It has been interpreted that "possession" is just holding a firearm. So, when you go to a gunshow, you literally need to display your FOID as you will be asked if you want to touch any firearm, regardless of age. (IL, the state ruled by the whims of Chicago politics).

 

[Alpo]

You said "Academy Sports". We have a "Sports Academy" here. Don't know if they are the same or not. But, several years ago when they still sold guns I noticed a sign at the gun counter. You needed a Florida proof of residence showing you were over 18 to look at a rifle or shotgun, and one showing you were over 21 to look at a pistol. Not buy. Look at. Hold in your sweaty little hands.

Store policy.

So I never even asked . Hell with them fools.

 

[Alpo]

Someone mentioned that you have to show your permit in Buffalo NY to handle a pistol, at Gander Mt.

My understanding is that, in New York, if you don't have a NY Pistol Permit (not a permit to carry - a permit to own), you cannot have a pistol in your hand. If we are both at the range and you let me shoot your pistol, and I don't have a permit, we can both be arrested. If that's so, then the Gander Mountain policy makes perfect sense to me.

 

[wetdog]

I've had the walk to the door at a Walmart and at Dick's about 8-10 years ago here in PA. after a purchase. I believe it was store policy.

 

[retarmyaviator]

In reference to the original posters question it sounds like another case of "Make up the rules as you go."

 

[enfieldhope]

In Massachusetts you have to have a resident Mass Firearms ID to look at handguns -AND- high cap magazines AND ammo. If you are a out of state resident you have to have your Mass. non resident CCW to look at any guns,magazines and ammo. If you are out of state with no Mass. CCW or a Mass. resident without a Mass. Firearms ID you can't look at anything!*****"It's for the children"*****

 

[Tom K]

....At first, I asked out of curiosity, since I had never been asked before...but his arrogant and cocky manner made me want to push back. Plus, I was sincerely wondering if this young whippersnapper really couldn't just look at me and see that I was obviously well over 21!

He wanted to see yours - did you get to see his?

Seriously, you should've asked for his ID. Then you could take down his name and when he asked why, tell him that you were going to speak to his manager and find out if he was being an exemplary employee, or a self-important twit.

 

[Babalooie]

In Illinois a person is required to produce a FOID (Firearms Owner Identification Card) to look at guns. Sometimes, we ask for a second ID. The photos should match. A second picture ID (either driver's license or state ID) is required for buying a gun. Doesn't matter if it is a long gun or hand gun. When we sell any gun, we are required to photocopy the ID's. This may be just company policy as a CYA (Cover Your Assets) type of thing.

If my 38 year old son comes in to look at a gun, I make him show ID. No exceptions. We never know who's watching us from the outside. I was told there used to be over 300 FFL dealers in Cook County and now there are six. This is due to the Daly / Rahm Emmanuel forces. It seems that they only want criminals and cops to have handguns.

If for any reason we feel uncomfortable about a customer, we can refuse them service. This doesn't happen often. Don't know if it's allowed by law or just company policy.

 

[truckemup97]

It was either Academy or Dick's that someone reported in the last year or so that when he purchased a gun, a manager had to actually carry the gun to the door as the customer was leaving before the customer could take possession.

That may have been me. He carried the rifle, I carried the ammo. The ammo was a lot heavier. The manager had to come back to the gun counter to make sure all of the paperwork was correct, so he was the one who took it up front and to the door. The only upside I could see to this was that I paid at the customer service counter and didn't have to wait in line.

As to the OP, I can't imagine that any Texas state legislator would even consider offering such an idea for a vote, much less making it a law.

 

[Babalooie]

In Illinois you have to lay your FOID on the counter to handle any firearms.

We don't require the FOID to be laid on the counter. We just verify the photo, number, owner's birth date and the expiration date on the card. Once we see the information, the person can put it back in their wallet.

I have been shown an expired card. The owner became irate and started to argue with me. I simply told him to leave, as I wasn't paid to argue with customers. We have undercover "agents" who do this kind of thing in an attempt to catch us doing something illegal. In this case, a regular customer voiced his opinion that the guy was doing just that. I don't know; he was awful aggressive, arrogant.

 

[Babalooie]

Seriously, you should've asked for his ID. Then you could take down his name and when he asked why, tell him that you were going to speak to his manager and find out if he was being an exemplary employee, or a self-important twit.

I wouldn't show a customer my ID. They don't need to see it. I'll give them my business card if they ask. However, if they wanted to talk to the owner, I'd show them his office.

 

[GKC]

The only upside I could see to this was that I paid at the customer service counter and didn't have to wait in line.

There is that...they always take me to the CS counter, or find a cashier to check me out...I guess they want to get back to work rather than stand in line.

 

[arjay]

I've run into that in Colorado too.Some stores want an id to look at a gun,some want to escort you to the door.The one thing they have in common is that they are chain stores.Take your money to the local guy,help him stay in business.