Must be 21 to buy "Black Rifles" at Academy

[KFP]

I stopped in Academy today to look around and noticed large tags hanging from all of the hi-cap rifles. Apparently Academy requires the buyer of such rifles to be 21 years old, but you can buy a bolt action in any caliber at 18....interesting.

Is this a company policy or a specific store that has decided to do this?

[TDDude]

this has been discussed or similar has been discussed.

Texas law stipulates 21 for handguns and 18 for long rifles. It must be a store policy.

I'd move on to someplace else or get your dad to purchase it for you.

[Mike from Texas]

Company policy. It stinks but they have the right to go above and beyond the minimum requirements.

I bought a shotgun at Cabelas last week and even though I gave them my CHL, I still had to wait for them ti do a NCIS check. I was a bit perturbed by that. I have bought several gun since getting my CHL and have never had that happen.

[DoubleJ]

I'd move on to someplace else or get your dad to purchase it for you.

I believe our friend is old enough to buy one, he is merely displeased with the policy.

[PUCKER]

Interesting (regarding the NCIS check), next time, point out on the ATF Form 4473:

7. EXCEPTIONS TO NCIS CHECK (I believe it's still this number).

Company policy. It stinks but they have the right to go above and beyond the minimum requirements.

I bought a shotgun at Cabelas last week and even though I gave them my CHL, I still had to wait for them ti do a NCIS check. I was a bit perturbed by that. I have bought several gun since getting my CHL and have never had that happen.

[Mike from Texas]

Interesting (regarding the NCIS check), next time, point out on the ATF Form 4473:

7. EXCEPTIONS TO NCIS CHECK (I believe it's still this number).

Company policy. It stinks but they have the right to go above and beyond the minimum requirements.

I bought a shotgun at Cabelas last week and even though I gave them my CHL, I still had to wait for them ti do a NCIS check. I was a bit perturbed by that. I have bought several gun since getting my CHL and have never had that happen.

There again, their business, their right to go above and beyond minimum. Only reason I bough the gun there is that I had $180 worth of cards and rebates. Got the shotgun, side saddle carrier and 5 boxes of military buckshot for $350 out the door. Remington 870 Express Tactical.

[Abraham]

Cabelas can be a great source, but often their prices are way over the top.

Recently, I spotted a knife I wanted and found it on the internet for almost half the cost of what Cabelas demanded. Plus, I paid no tax on it and they shipped it for less than $5.00.

[tateb24]

Nice Remington Tactical. That is odd that they would still phone in NICS...must have been someone that was new.

[KFP]

I'm planning to send Academy a letter with the receipt from the Glock that I just bought to express my displeasure with their policy.

[HankB]

Cabelas can be a great source, but often their prices are way over the top.

I agree . . . but perhaps they're beginning to understand this. I was looking at some Lugers in their "Gun Library" and noticed that a few sold after the price was reduced . . . by as much as 50% !!!

I usually only shop there when they have some sort of coupon or "Cabela's Bucks" deal going . . . I recently bought an EOTECH and some .223 ammo; but I was able to use a $20 coupon I printed from their website, used up a couple of Cabela's Bucks, earned some more Cabela's Bucks . . . AND got a $150 gift card from the promotional stuff they sent me.

So now I have $160 in credits to use up this year . . . but exactly on what, I've yet to decide.

[Chuck TX]

That's a daft policy to have. They're just cheating themselves out of sales.

[Rex B]

I'm planning to send Academy a letter with the receipt from the Glock that I just bought to express my displeasure with their policy.

I need to do that also. I bought two guns at the Ft Worth store a few weeks ago.
I was not aware they were running a NICS check. I just assumed they would not, so I did not watch them.

[Purplehood]

I was told at Spectre Firearms that you still needed to fill out the forms for their own records. I don't recall them making the background check call.

[txbirddog]

I was told at Spectre Firearms that you still needed to fill out the forms for their own records. I don't recall them making the background check call.

This is true. You still have to fill out the form, the FFL just doesn't have to call to get approval with a current CHL.