I was thinking of who we could get to help us push our agenda/point of view...

 

I was listening to some of ask the Govenor, and heard them talking about how he is trying to get Atlantic City back on its feet. The Govenor mentioned how Bass Pro Shop was getting ready to build a new store in AC. And then it hit me, we should petition/email/call Bass Pro Shop and explain to them how NJ is in the process of passing these draconian gun laws and urge them to express their concerns over these new laws to the powers that be, and explain to those powers that maybe NJ is not he best place for them to invest in a new store.

 

It couldn't hurt and the store is a very big deal for the area and State financially! Just a call from someone at Bass Pro to the Govenor or Sweeney might just make a difference.

 

Anyway, just my .02.

 

I sent an email and am waiting for a response.

 

Regards,

Will

I like the idea we do need big companies in NJ on our side because money talks but i think bass pro shop won't care as they'll do more business in fishing gear and boats then firearms in A.C.

I understand that but it would be good for them nationally and they were part of the movement to boycott the Pennsylvania Outdoor Show!

I like it and I am in!

I like it and I am in!

 

Thanks Ant!

 

 

I wonder where/why in AC. I spent over a year building the Revel and the outlet parking garage I can't think of one place that's a good location to carry a rilfe out of. I guess they will have armed guards like the supermaket.

http://www.basspro.c...D=94&storeID=82

 

http://www.pressofat...19bb2963f4.html

 

"The company also has plans to build a 200,000-square-foot store in Sayreville, Middlesex County."

I wonder where/why in AC. I spent over a year building the Revel and the outlet parking garage I can't think of one place that's a good location to carry a rilfe out of. I guess they will have armed guards like the supermaket.

http://www.basspro.c...D=94&storeID=82

 

http://www.pressofat...19bb2963f4.html

 

"The company also has plans to build a 200,000-square-foot store in Sayreville, Middlesex County."

 

That was a similar concern for the Cabela's in Xanadu...er, I mean American Dream. Then Cabela's said they would only have a cased gun "display" but not sell any, yet sell clothing and fishing gear. Then they bailed entirely. That place needs to sink into the wetlands.

Atlantic City is a complete and total mess.. there is no single store that could help revitalize the area...

Atlantic City is a complete and total mess.. there is no single store that could help revitalize the area...

 

If they could offfer flame throwers it would be a start.

If they could offfer flame throwers it would be a start.

 

 

if by flame thrower you mean guided rockets shot towards the city from off shore..

 

then I agree..

It'll probably end up not selling firearms or ammo, that's my bet. It's a relatively small store compared to their standard 200,000sq ft stores(I think this one will be 70,000sq ft).

Personally, I wouldn't want to walk outside of that store carrying my new gun and or ammo without CCW(which will never happen). Probably will get mugged somewhere between the front door and where ever you're parked.

And don't park in any of the Casino parking garages, I'm pretty sure as per the NJ Casino Control Act all weapons are banned from the "Casino" which includes the hotel rooms and the parking garages.

N.J.A.C. 19:45-1.13 Firearms; possession within casino or casino simulcasting

facility

(a) No person, including the security department members, shall possess

or be permitted to possess any pistol or firearm within a casino or casino

simulcasting facility without the express written approval of the Commission

provided that employees and agents of the Division may possess such pistols or

firearms at the discretion of the director of the Division.

I'm pretty sure as per the NJ Casino Control Act all weapons are banned from the "Casino" which includes the hotel rooms and the parking garages.

 

If the hotel room is your residence, can they really prevent you from possessing your handgun there? I don't believe a landlord can

If the hotel room is your residence, can they really prevent you from possessing your handgun there? I don't believe a landlord can

 

Not sure how that specific situation works. There is probably something in the contract you sign for your hotel room that it cannot be considered a residence.

 

I mainly posted it because I typically park at Caesars when I go to The Walk because I get free parking there. I wouldn't of had any clue about this law unless I looked it up last night, and had I not, and I actually bought a gun from the future Bass Pro, I probably would have unknowingly walked it right into the Casino parking garage.

With all due respect I think you guys are missing the point.

 

It makes no difference if they sell firearms in the store or not! They are a pro 2A company that plans to build 1 or 2 large retail stores in this state. This will have a tremendous ecconomic impact to AC and the other location if they actually build there.The sales tax generated by the store, and now since they'll have a physical location in the state they will be required to collect sales tax from all on-line purchases in this state...etc. Point is they have some influence!.

 

Not to mention the jobs it will create. And say what you want people will go to AC just to go to this store!

 

We can't afford to leave anything in reserve, now is the time to act, and if they can help even a little by planting a seed of doubt in the Governors mind it can't hurt.

 

And on the other subject of guns in a casino...I believe it is a hotel and casino. the casino is the part with the games....I was told by people with a carry permit (ex LEO) that the floor of the casino is the off limits area of the casino. And, they just built a large public parking garage right next to the location they are planning to build the Bass Pro. So if you were buying a gun just park there to be safe.

 

This is the first response I got from Bass Pro:

 

William,

 

Thank you for contacting us concerning the gun law matter in New Jersey. I have forwarded it to our compliance department, and we will take into consideration your request.

 

Thank You,

Kathy J. Stewart

Secretary to

Riley Daniels

Director of Retail Administration

Bass Pro Shops

(417)873-5074

(417)873-5063 Fax

[email protected]

 

 

More people need to email and request some assistance from them!

 

I will keep you posted with any future responses.

 

And I emailed Frank Fiamingo (NJ2AS President) and they are getting on board with this too.

I think it is an excellent idea to get them involved in state 2A issues. As far as whether they will sell arms or ammo in AC, I don't see why not. I already do business with an FFL located within Atlantic City.

I think it is an excellent idea to get them involved in state 2A issues. As far as whether they will sell arms or ammo in AC, I don't see why not. I already do business with an FFL located within Atlantic City.

 

I agree there is no reason for them not to sell guns and ammo!

As much as I have enjoyed winning money in AC, it is a dieing city. A bass pro shop isn't going to help it in any meaningful way whatsoever. As much as I wish I could carry there, a few rum and cokes and some cleavage from the girls working the craps table, and that is the last thing on my mind. I give a thank you to whoever designed the uniforms at the Harris.