Bass Pro

Krzfshrmn · 08-23-2007, 08:57 AM

I had occassion to be in Omaha and thought I would visit the Bass Pro Store as I had not had the oportunity to do so before. I needed a few small items and I intended to get them there. As I toured the store I observed the shooting gallery on the second floor and immediately decided not to buy anything there! We have enough problems with idiots shooting things that should not be with out a place like Bass Pro putting targets on a tractor, farm buildings and livestock. Do not expect me to buy anything from Bass Pro in the future.

Gary

**RedefiningFate** · 08-23-2007, 09:02 AM

Then I guess you're not going to buy anything from Cabelas either. The one in Omaha has a shooting game like that. If people are dumb enough to confuse reality with a game then they shouldn't have a gun to begin with. IMO it isn't worth boycotting any place because they condone good natured shooting games.

Halen · 08-23-2007, 09:13 AM

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Chris

jimbosan · 08-23-2007, 03:55 PM

Gee it's just a game. Don't take it so seriousely

**Catfishsteve** · 08-23-2007, 04:57 PM

I kinda come down with these guys on this one.

The problem with any kind of vandalism is values and judegment, or lack thereof.

If people are that ignorant and can confuse an airgun range inside a retail store (or state fair, video game,TV show or website) with any kind of reality, then we probably soon will have bigger problems with that individual's conduct in society than him plinkling a stop sign or two.

I can't see where such a shooting game is promoting anything of the kind.

On the other hand, I don't patronized such activities, particularly where my child is concerned as my own judgement is that guns are too serious to be played with, ever.

**RedefiningFate** · 08-23-2007, 05:00 PM

I think Steve touched on a much greater issue and that is education. Proper safety education of rules and regulations as well as arms is going to win out here.

GenericAngler · 08-23-2007, 05:22 PM

Reading this post brought back my memories of growing up on a farm. I remember (without fail) that every year right after the state fair (that had a shooting gallery like this) -- there would always be someone going by our farm and shooting up our signs....Like they forgot that they were not at the fair anymore.....Some people just are not very sharp.

Justin83 · 08-23-2007, 05:30 PM

The shooting ranges at Cabelas and BPS are a blast, in my opinion...but I'm a 30 year old guy who is going on 18. I would think these are fun ranges that kids can have fun at. Trust me, there are video games out that are way more violent, that use pervasive graphic violence an issue, not that I'm coming down on video games, cause I have a ton of em, my point is, I think the shooting ranges are there for entertainment and fun, not to mimic real life.

Alex T. · 08-23-2007, 05:52 PM

GA,
How can you be assured that it was because they attended the fair with "that" type of game?? Maybe it was more that some hunting seasons finally opened and people were out with guns.

If it were the game's fault,we'd be in ALOT of trouble with the games that are now out on Xbox,PS2,etc.

Alex

GenericAngler · 08-23-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex T.

GA,
How can you be assured that it was because they attended the fair with "that" type of game?? Maybe it was more that some hunting seasons finally opened and people were out with guns.

If it were the game's fault,we'd be in ALOT of trouble with the games that are now out on Xbox,PS2,etc.

Alex

It always seemed that the fair would "spark the interest" of a certain group of seasonal plunkers (we knew who most of the culprits were...small towns and all) to grab their 22's from the closet and have a little target practice

Not that they were not doing equally destructive things for the rest of the year.....It's just that the shooting gallery at the fair almost always seemed to awaken their "plunking" instincts for a week or 2....and then they would move on to something else.

Krzfshrmn · 08-24-2007, 07:55 AM

Did not have time to go to Cabels's but I guess they have lost my business too.

Musky Dreamin · 08-24-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex T.

GA,
How can you be assured that it was because they attended the fair with "that" type of game?? Maybe it was more that some hunting seasons finally opened and people were out with guns.

If it were the game's fault,we'd be in ALOT of trouble with the games that are now out on Xbox,PS2,etc.

Alex

Hey, I am so ready for when the aliens finally do attack! I will save the world!!!

Me and my plasma rifle...the little buggers dont stand a chance

.

08-23-2007, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Krzfshrmn Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: almost CO almost KS Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bass Pro I had occassion to be in Omaha and thought I would visit the Bass Pro Store as I had not had the oportunity to do so before. I needed a few small items and I intended to get them there. As I toured the store I observed the shooting gallery on the second floor and immediately decided not to buy anything there! We have enough problems with idiots shooting things that should not be with out a place like Bass Pro putting targets on a tractor, farm buildings and livestock. Do not expect me to buy anything from Bass Pro in the future. Gary

08-23-2007, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Halen Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ogallala Posts: 262 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	. Chris __________________ "Never pass up a bathroom, never waste a good time and never trust a fart."

08-23-2007, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
jimbosan Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, Nebraska Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Gee it's just a game. Don't take it so seriousely __________________ GET EM CLOSE/happiness is a bloody arrow!

08-23-2007, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
GenericAngler Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the Weeping Water Posts: 1,333 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Reading this post brought back my memories of growing up on a farm. I remember (without fail) that every year right after the state fair (that had a shooting gallery like this) -- there would always be someone going by our farm and shooting up our signs....Like they forgot that they were not at the fair anymore.....Some people just are not very sharp. __________________ Don't underestimate the appeal of a 10" carp to someone who has been locked inside the cabin since ice up.

08-23-2007, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Justin83 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	The shooting ranges at Cabelas and BPS are a blast, in my opinion...but I'm a 30 year old guy who is going on 18. I would think these are fun ranges that kids can have fun at. Trust me, there are video games out that are way more violent, that use pervasive graphic violence an issue, not that I'm coming down on video games, cause I have a ton of em, my point is, I think the shooting ranges are there for entertainment and fun, not to mimic real life. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-23-2007, 09:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
RedefiningFate Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Millard Posts: 4,336 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Then I guess you're not going to buy anything from Cabelas either. The one in Omaha has a shooting game like that. If people are dumb enough to confuse reality with a game then they shouldn't have a gun to begin with. IMO it isn't worth boycotting any place because they condone good natured shooting games.

08-23-2007, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Catfishsteve Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 6,847 Thanks: 22 Thanked 114 Times in 35 Posts	I kinda come down with these guys on this one. The problem with any kind of vandalism is values and judegment, or lack thereof. If people are that ignorant and can confuse an airgun range inside a retail store (or state fair, video game,TV show or website) with any kind of reality, then we probably soon will have bigger problems with that individual's conduct in society than him plinkling a stop sign or two. I can't see where such a shooting game is promoting anything of the kind. On the other hand, I don't patronized such activities, particularly where my child is concerned as my own judgement is that guns are too serious to be played with, ever.

08-23-2007, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
RedefiningFate Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Millard Posts: 4,336 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	I think Steve touched on a much greater issue and that is education. Proper safety education of rules and regulations as well as arms is going to win out here.

08-23-2007, 05:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alex T. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the lids of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 3,419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 35 Posts	GA, How can you be assured that it was because they attended the fair with "that" type of game?? Maybe it was more that some hunting seasons finally opened and people were out with guns.If it were the game's fault,we'd be in ALOT of trouble with the games that are now out on Xbox,PS2,etc. Alex __________________ Listening to an e-caller daily to help pass the time until they come back

08-24-2007, 07:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Krzfshrmn Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: almost CO almost KS Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Did not have time to go to Cabels's but I guess they have lost my business too.

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