Gander Outdoors getting out of firearms and hunting business

[zipollini]

Just heard that Gander Outdoors is getting out of the firearms and hunting business and is offering 10-20% off all hunting and firearms equipment.

 

[timeout]

Just heard that Gander Outdoors is getting out of the firearms and hunting business and is offering 10-20% off all hunting and firearms equipment.

From what I have seen in the past several years I wouldn't consider them as having been in the firearms and hunting equipment business.

 

[zipollini]

Before COVID hit they were a pretty decent gun dept with good prices but they were wiped out when COVID hit. Going to be essentially a camper and boating store now.

 

[centershot]

That is what Gander Mountain was?

 

[nicholst55]

I haven't been in a GM store in many years, primarily because there aren't any in the regions that I've been living. What this move says to me, is that the parent corporation is moving to close their GM branch. Or. perhaps they'll rebadge all the GM stores as additional Bass Pro stores.

 

[KMart]

They got out of town (Houston) a few years back. Even when it was open, it didn't have much and was WAY overpriced. In my eye, they priced themselves right out of business.

 

[zipollini]

Marcus Lemonis who owns Camping World purchased Gander Mountain and Overtons a few years ago. He really never wanted the Gander part of the business and was only interested in Overtons but had to buy the Gander part to get Overtons. He is essentially dumping the Gander part and will just concentrate on the Camping World part and Overtons. Gander Outdoors will essentially just be a camper/camping and boating store.

 

[PigButtons]

Yeah, the one we used to have seemed to have the same business model as the cable and satellite tv companies. 1) Charge too much,
2) When you loose business because of 1) charge more to make up the short fall
3) When you loose more business because of 2) reduce quality and service
4) rinse and repeat

 

[jonbearman]

Gander is a failed business plan from the beginning. They hired me for guns and put me in archery for instance. Hired some ex-cons etc, too many mistakes to list. I am glad they are getting out of it which could spawn more local business.

 

[logandiana]

So just fishing then? They have been out of business for a couple years already in my area. They had the best gun selection, but sky high prices.

 

[zipollini]

No they are getting rid of their fishing and clothing depts. also.

 

[mike mccormick]

Lemonis publicly stated that he didn't want or need our business( gun owners or conservatives). He and Camping World can pound sand

 

[Brians356]

They should change their name then. A gander is something you hunt, not hold hands with around a campfire.
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[timeout]

Lemonis publicly stated that he didn't want or need our business( gun owners or conservatives). He and Camping World can pound sand

Seems to me that the policy toward dropping the shooting sports products started several years ago. I was going through a town with a GM and needed a small amount of a particular powder. I stopped in and went inside but there wasn't any reloading items in there. I inquired about it of a sales person and was told that the company wasn't sending them powders anymore. I don't know how the decision to drop reloading supplies from my that store came about, but it seemed odd at the time. Speaking of Camping World's policies, their sponsorship of the Nascar truck series doesn't appear to be a terrific decision either. The last time I tuned into one of those events there were so many empty seats it made me wonder how that can continue?

 

[KMart]

Marcus Lemonis who owns Camping World purchased Gander Mountain and Overtons a few years ago. He really never wanted the Gander part of the business and was only interested in Overtons but had to buy the Gander part to get Overtons. He is essentially dumping the Gander part and will just concentrate on the Camping World part and Overtons. Gander Outdoors will essentially just be a camper/camping and boating store.

With the advent of Urban Camping in places like LA, SF, Venice Beach. Austin and others, it appears he has found a new market for his business.

 

[jelenko]

What is 'urban camping'?

 

[pirate ammo]

What is 'urban camping'?

If you must ask, it's all those damn homeless people.

 

[gdbleb]

If you must ask, it's all those damn homeless people.

I was curious how all those destitute, homeless "urban campers" got such nice tents.

 

[pirate ammo]

I was curious how all those destitute, homeless "urban campers" got such nice tents.

From what I've seen and read, in California if it's less than $950.00 you just pick it up and walk out with it, no problem.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Kamala raised money for bail and tents, plus they all got EBT cards via China(covid).