Bri894 17 Posted July 12, 2018 I stopped using Dicks years ago and have alway had a good experience ordering ammo, camping equipment etc form Academy. This story I saw will make me stop buying from them until this guy gets his job back. https://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/academy-sports-employee-fired-for-tackling-would-be-gun-thief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,871 Posted July 12, 2018 Company policy - probably won't be bent in this situation but good on that guy. I'm sure it'll get worked out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theron 5 Posted July 12, 2018 Tackling some jerk over a purse I understand the policy, but a firearm, magazines, and ammunition? He did the right thing. This policy seems to say, "hey gangsters,and active killers, have at. We won't stop you!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darrenf 422 Posted July 12, 2018 I stopped using Dicks years ago and have alway had a good experience ordering ammo, camping equipment etc form Academy. This story I saw will make me stop buying from them until this guy gets his job back. https://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/academy-sports-employee-fired-for-tackling-would-be-gun-thief This guy will probably be hired by a competitor or pro 2A company as a PR move before Academy makes things right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 691 Posted July 12, 2018 I have never shopped at Academy sports, and after this I never will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted July 12, 2018 The CEO of Academy is: Mr. J.k. Symancyk Email: [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmittyMHS 603 Posted July 12, 2018 Something I read recently... We need more cowboys Letter sent 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,258 Posted July 12, 2018 i don't give a dam if it's company policy. there's ALWAYS a way around company policy....and in this instance there should be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted July 12, 2018 Just sent: Dear Mr. Symancyk, I'm writing to inform you of my disappointment in reading of Academy's recent decision to dismiss Mr. Crouch after his heroic deed. Mr. Crouch saved lives. I find it shocking Academy can't find it in themselves to fund an exclusion in their policy of not touching the patrons in this case. I also don't see how Mr. White fits anyone's description of a patron as he was an alleged shoplifter. Add to the above my concerns should I need to be pulled from your building during a fire or need CPR that you would prefer I burn or choke before allowing an employee to touch me makes me feel too unsafe to patronize your establishments. Please reconsider Mr. Crouch's dismissal 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicious 138 Posted July 12, 2018 Ordered from them once. Realized 3 weeks went by without my in stock order ever shipping. Was told that the price went up and I would have to pay new price for it to ship. Cancelled the order and told them I would never shop there again. This cements that decision. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TokenEntry 293 Posted July 12, 2018 Based on Academy's store policy of no physical contact with their customers. If Dean Crouch had shot Jason White he would still technically be employed there. Academy should have stressed this more in their management training program. Regards, TokenEntry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted July 13, 2018 I'm not as well spoken as some of you, but I just sent an email in as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted July 15, 2018 He’s been re hired Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted July 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, Zeke said: He’s been re hired Just know that if he indeed was, then it was probably due to my email. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/783864002 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TokenEntry 293 Posted July 15, 2018 I'm not sure how I would feel working for a company that had fired me and was forced to rehire me back due to bad PR they received. Good news for Dean Crouch as not many people may have options available to them. Link - WCTV article Regards, TokenEntry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted August 18, 2018 The perp stated he wanted to kill someone, stole firearms.... and is released on a $5000 bond? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted August 18, 2018 33 minutes ago, Handyman said: The perp stated he wanted to kill someone, stole firearms.... and is released on a $5000 bond? Wheels of justice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myhatinthering 462 Posted August 18, 2018 I've ordered ammo from them as they often have very good deals that include shipping. I disagree with this policy and this guy should have been given a raise and promotion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W2MC 1,699 Posted August 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Handyman said: The perp stated he wanted to kill someone, stole firearms.... and is released on a $5000 bond? But its us and our nasty guns that's the problem.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted August 19, 2018 @W2MC it's not a bug, it's a feature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites