Local Gander Outdoors eliminates Guns/Ammo

VaTom · Nov 13, 2021

Stopped in local Gander Outdoors looking for some specific split shot for fly fishing. Hadn't been there in a month or so. I don't usually go there unless other local places don't have what I need. The entire firearms/ammo/hunting sections were gone. The fishing section was gone also. Asked a manager about it. Said fishing section was coming back but not firearms, etc. (They are remodeling.) Said it wasn't enough mark up in th e and ammo.

The store has basically turned into a mega RV supercenter. So if travelling on I-81 in SW Va don't stop at Gander looking for guns or ammo.

Puller · Nov 13, 2021

The used to be a Gander Mountain near us. About 3 years ago in transitioned into a Gander Outdoors and basically became a clothing/camping/RV seller. Shortly after COVID hit they closed the doors.

Beemerguy53 · Nov 13, 2021

How can a store be an "outdoors" store without a section for guns and ammunition?

Chuck24 · Nov 13, 2021

Loved it when Gander closed and Greentop moved in from that hole in the wall across the street.

The Last Standing Knight · Nov 13, 2021

Around here, there were very few Gander's Mountain and their sucessors.

They have changed names more often than most people change socks...this always sets up red flags to me to begin with along with the fact they seem to always be going out of business only to pop back up under a new name. However, I have made a few good guns purchases there.

The two locally have gone from guns, ammo, outdoor and fishing gear and clothing to RV and furniture stores. The employees I have spoken with said it was a decision from corporate and they see the handwriting on the wall.

Around here, I give them about six to eight months before they shut down again (this will be third or fourth time, IIRC).

billwill · Nov 13, 2021

eliminated.....that would describe my purchases from that store

SMSgt · Nov 13, 2021

There's a Gander near me on I-95. Other than the 500 RVs and campers parked outside, I couldn't tell you what they have.

Greyman50 · Nov 13, 2021

Forget gander, the owner is anti gun so I refuse to do business there. Plenty of other RV places.

Salty RI · Nov 13, 2021

The GM that was in Ashland VA, didn't last long, Green Top moved in there, that is my favorite store, when I'm down there I go every day.

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walkin jack · Nov 13, 2021

I have very little use for a store that won't sell me a gun/ammo or fish hook. All those uppity boutique type outdoor stores can ALL close their doors as far as I'm concerned.

KalamazooKid · Nov 13, 2021

My only disappointment is that I can’t spend any LESS money there!

Igiveup · Nov 13, 2021

I have never seen a Gander store out here in the West. I did, in 1978, buy my Rock Chucker reloading press from Gander Mt. for $58, thru their catalog.

Beemer-mark · Nov 14, 2021

Gander Mountain basically went out of business quite awhile ago. Camping World bought the name and kept some, but not all, stores open but converted them to RV stores. I'm surprised yours was still selling anything besides RV supplies and repairs at this date.

OLDSTER · Nov 14, 2021

Going the direction of Dicks.

ACORN · Nov 14, 2021

Marcus Lemonis the CEO of Gander, and “star” of the show American Profit is supposed to be a business expert. But man he seems to shoot himself in the foot a lot.
First off he said he didn't want Trump supporters business, which is telling half the population to go elsewhere. I’m thinking they did.
Now he eliminates guns/ammo and hunting gear.
Anyone who’s shopped GM’s guns knows they priced their guns very high and consequently didn’t sell many.
The key is to balance profit and volume.
I’ve bought many used guns there for bargain basement prices though.

VaTom · Nov 14, 2021

ACORN said:
Marcus Lemonis the CEO of Gander, and “star” of the show American Profit is supposed to be a business expert. But man he seems to shoot himself in the foot a lot.
First off he said he didn't want Trump supporters business, which is telling half the population to go elsewhere. I’m thinking they did.
Now he eliminates guns/ammo and hunting gear.
Anyone who’s shopped GM’s guns knows they priced their guns very high and consequently didn’t sell many.
The key is to balance profit and volume.
I’ve bought many used guns there for bargain basement prices though.

The last time I was there when they had guns a couple of months ago they had at least three glass cases full of used pistols and revolvers. Most in poor to very poor condition and priced very high. Don't think they sold many.

djohns6 · Nov 14, 2021

ACORN said:
Marcus Lemonis the CEO of Gander, and “star” of the show American Profit is supposed to be a business expert. But man he seems to shoot himself in the foot a lot.
First off he said he didn't want Trump supporters business, which is telling half the population to go elsewhere. I’m thinking they did.
Now he eliminates guns/ammo and hunting gear.
Anyone who’s shopped GM’s guns knows they priced their guns very high and consequently didn’t sell many.
The key is to balance profit and volume.
I’ve bought many used guns there for bargain basement prices though.

Doesn't want Trump supporters business , eh ? Happy to comply .

len917 · Nov 14, 2021

Beemerguy53 said:
How can a store be an "outdoors" store without a section for guns and ammunition?

L.L. Bean outdoors stuff--no guns

sophie · Nov 14, 2021

Our Gander Outdoors Store here closed out all the guns, ammo, and related products and got the store full of RV's.

GaryS · Nov 16, 2021

I've been by that Gander Outdoors a few times and wondered if it was stopping in to take a look. Now I know the answer.

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