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Hey shooters,
I was at The Shootist Pistol Range this morning and discovered they were broken into late last night. The bastards broke in through the main door and used a pair of bolt cutters to remove the cable which secured several long-guns. They made off with a total of:
5 - AR 15 RIFLES
I spoke with staff there and they advised me they would update me with serial numbers, makes & models tomorrow when I stop by. Regardless if you are a supporter of The Shootist, it's never good to hear about firearms (especially battle rifles) landing into the hands of criminals [Mad]. If you have any information which could lead to the apprehention of the burglars, contact Englewood PD at 303-761-7410. Thank you.
- Scott
DeusExMachina
05-12-2011, 12:26
What were they doing out on the floor and not locked in a safe? That's extremely negligent.
ghettodub
05-12-2011, 12:45
Hey shooters,
I was at The Shootist Pistol Range this morning and discovered they were broken into late last night. The bastards broke in through the main door and used a pair of bolt cutters to remove the cable which secured several long-guns. They made off with a total of:
5 - AR 15 RIFLES
I spoke with staff there and they advised me they would update me with serial numbers, makes & models tomorrow when I stop by. Regardless if you are a supporter of The Shootist, it's never good to hear about firearms (especially battle rifles) landing into the hands of criminals [Mad]. If you have any information which could lead to the apprehention of the burglars, contact Englewood PD at 303-761-7410. Thank you.
- Scott
always sucks to hear, but I like any post that uses the word "burglars". I really like that word
ghettodub
05-12-2011, 12:46
What were they doing out on the floor and not locked in a safe? That's extremely negligent.
I think a lot of the bigger stores like that are probably like that, and just have locks on the racks, or not at all...
DeusExMachina
05-12-2011, 12:52
I think a lot of the bigger stores like that are probably like that, and just have locks on the racks, or not at all...
I've been in a lot of shops as they were closing, and they all seemed to clear off the shelves/cases and put them in the safes.
I've been in a lot of shops as they were closing, and they all seemed to clear off the shelves/cases and put them in the safes.
Most gun stores only lock up handguns and any Class III items. Rifles are usually left on the rack.
mcantar18c
05-12-2011, 13:11
Most gun stores only lock up handguns and any Class III items. Rifles are usually left on the rack.
+1. Big R down in Elizabeth is the only place I know of that clears EVERYTHING off the shelves before closing.
Sucks about the Shootist, I'll keep my ears open.
High Altitude
05-12-2011, 13:34
Hasn't this happened before to them?
They need to invest some money into their security.
Do they have any cameras or an alarm system or anything?
funkfool
05-12-2011, 18:44
...I like any post that uses the word "burglars". I really like that word
"Hamburglars"...
even better.
[Beer]
I agree the rifles shoud have been locked up or chained down...
Bummer these are in nefarious hands...
ghettodub
05-12-2011, 19:07
"Hamburglars"...
even better.
[Beer]
.
Burgled is awesome too
alan0269
05-12-2011, 19:26
That really sucks! They are a family owned business, and I'm sure they can't be raking the money in these days.
Do they have any cameras or an alarm system or anything?
Yes, they have both. Hopefully the cameras caught something that can be of assistance to the police.
theGinsue
05-12-2011, 22:21
I certainly hope they have insurance.
When you get the details of the S/N's, please post them in our Stolen Firearms (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8636&highlight=stolen) thread so we can all know what to look for.
WellHungSmurf
05-12-2011, 22:36
That really sucks! They are a family owned business, and I'm sure they can't be raking the money in these days.
Yes, they have both. Hopefully the cameras caught something that can be of assistance to the police.
I spoke to a female employee who was working at The Shootest. We had a long convo about the rising popularity in guns and how many units they have been moving. Seems business is going good
I spoke to a girl who worked there, and the guy at 5280. They say guns are selling faster then they have ever seen, handguns FLY off the shelves. Busines is good now. That does suck, I think it should be a law assault rifles should be locked in a safe after hours. Hunting rifles and others let it slide, but ar-15's in thugs hands worrys me
Your post is full of libtard retardedism.
mcantar18c
05-13-2011, 00:28
Your post is full of libtard retardedism.
I think you have ESP.
DeusExMachina
05-13-2011, 00:35
I spoke to a girl who worked there, and the guy at 5280. They say guns are selling faster then they have ever seen, handguns FLY off the shelves. Busines is good now. That does suck, I think it should be a law assault rifles should be locked in a safe after hours. Hunting rifles and others let it slide, but ar-15's in thugs hands worrys me
When you attempt to speak on a subject and have no idea of the terminology, you sound worse than stupid.
gcrookston
05-13-2011, 06:19
I spoke to a girl who worked there, and the guy at 5280. They say guns are selling faster then they have ever seen, handguns FLY off the shelves. Busines is good now. That does suck, I think it should be a law assault rifles should be locked in a safe after hours. Hunting rifles and others let it slide, but ar-15's in thugs hands worrys me
...we need more gun laws?
I spoke to a girl who worked there, and the guy at 5280. They say guns are selling faster then they have ever seen, handguns FLY off the shelves. Busines is good now. That does suck, I think it should be a law assault rifles should be locked in a safe after hours. Hunting rifles and others let it slide, but ar-15's in thugs hands worrys me
do you really think a bunch of thugs did this [LOL]. im not sure how much you know about criminals but even the dumbest gang banger knows that you cant cc an ar .
on another note , i thought only the lowers have #'s on them , how would you know if the upper is stolen ??
alan0269
05-13-2011, 11:19
I spoke to a girl who worked there, and the guy at 5280. They say guns are selling faster then they have ever seen, handguns FLY off the shelves. Busines is good now.
Business is good, but did you happen to ask about the margins they have on the guns that are selling? With internet shops like Bud's, the local stores are not able to sell at the mark-up they used to be able to, but the overhead is just as high, or higher.
WellHungSmurf
05-13-2011, 12:54
Yes we sat and chatted for over 15 min about margins, and mark up. I'm not sure if you know much about business but. Turns out, if you have low profit margins you need to ship and deal more units. That's exactly what 5280 armory said also. Shrinking profits, so buy and sell more for less??
Now explain to me how I sound stupid for making a basic point about business?
DeusExMachina
05-13-2011, 12:56
Yes we sat and chatted for over 15 min about margins, and mark up. I'm not sure if you know much about business but. Turns out, if you have low profit margins you need to ship and deal more units. That's exactly what 5280 armory said also. Shrinking profits, so buy and sell more for less??
Now explain to me how I sound stupid for making a basic point about business?
You're either legally retarded, or trolling. Thanks Cap'n Obvious.
They weren't talking about your business comment and you know it.
WellHungSmurf
05-13-2011, 13:00
Wow - Does this board have ANY members who are not MAJOR right wing tea party members? I'm independent, seems like this forum has some serious Sarah Palin campaign donators like douchexmachine
Also, the law about the ar15's being locked up? Isn't a big deal, it would take a employee less then 4 mins to pick them up and put them in a safe. And guess what, when a theft happens they wouldn't get away with 15 AR15's. Why are you people opposed to guns being locked and protected anyway?
Still missing the point, and adding incorrect insults to boot. They aren't mad at you over any extra added effort.
ghettodub
05-13-2011, 13:15
this thread is past worthless now
DeusExMachina
05-13-2011, 13:19
Wow - Does this board have ANY members who are not MAJOR right wing tea party members? I'm independent, seems like this forum has some serious Sarah Palin campaign donators like douchexmachine
Also, the law about the ar15's being locked up? Isn't a big deal, it would take a employee less then 4 mins to pick them up and put them in a safe. And guess what, when a theft happens they wouldn't get away with 15 AR15's. Why are you people opposed to guns being locked and protected anyway?
[ROFL1] Douchexmachine, good one! It was particularly funny 5 years ago. Aren't you clever?
The irony in your statement is hilarious. I'm sure most people here think I'm the furthest left we've got. With the exception of obvious trolls/idiots like yourself.
You really are a libtard, with the whole "Why are you opposed to PROTECTING THE CHILDREN?!" rhetoric. No, moron, its the fact that you think an AR-15 is an ASSAULT RIFLE. And MORE gun laws helps NO ONE.
Yeah, it's pretty much ruined. Sucks about this place getting knocked off though. I've gone a few times this year.
ghettodub
05-13-2011, 13:35
I can say I'm not right wing, can't stand the tea party, and think Sarah Palin is a C^nt, and I still think this thread is dumb.
WellHungSmurf
05-13-2011, 13:38
[ROFL1] Douchexmachine, good one! It was particularly funny 5 years ago. Aren't you clever?
The irony in your statement is hilarious. I'm sure most people here think I'm the furthest left we've got. With the exception of obvious trolls/idiots like yourself.
You really are a libtard, with the whole "Why are you opposed to PROTECTING THE CHILDREN?!" rhetoric. No, moron, its the fact that you think an AR-15 is an ASSAULT RIFLE. And MORE gun laws helps NO ONE.
So anyone who doesn't fall exactly in line with your belief's is a "libtard?" Heaven forbid I don't agree with everything that spews out of Sarah Palin's mouth or newt gingrich..
And my statement about a law for locking up AR15's, wouldn't apply to the average joe. Only FFL's. lol I do like the strech that I was emplying the "protect our childen let's ban guns." Considering I own guns, and I am on a gun forum. And a member of the NRA.. I gotcha.
I can say I'm not right wing, can't stand the tea party, and think Sarah Palin is a C^nt, and I still think this thread is dumb.
A+
but i still have a question . how would you know if an upper or any other parts are stolen ??
DeusExMachina
05-13-2011, 13:40
So anyone who doesn't fall exactly in line with your belief's is a "libtard?" Heaven forbid I don't agree with everything that spews out of Sarah Palin's mouth or newt gingrich..
And my statement about a law for locking up AR15's, wouldn't apply to the average joe. Only FFL's. lol I do like the strech that I was emplying the "protect our childen let's ban guns." Considering I own guns, and I am on a gun forum. And a member of the NRA.. I gotcha.
You really don't get it. Just go away.
WellHungSmurf
05-13-2011, 13:40
I can say I'm not right wing, can't stand the tea party, and think Sarah Palin is a C^nt, and I still think this thread is dumb.
I just made a simple post. Didn't think I would unleash a flame war over such a tiny statement.
ghettodub
05-13-2011, 13:52
I just made a simple post. Didn't think I would unleash a flame war over such a tiny statement.
I'm not bagging on you man, I think this whole thread is stupid now and went waaay overboard.
No problem Ginsue, will do. I was going to stop by there today, but work took priority. I will try and stop by there on my way home tomorrow. Thanks!
theGinsue
05-13-2011, 22:03
No problem Ginsue, will do. I was going to stop by there today, but work took priority. I will try and stop by there on my way home tomorrow. Thanks!
After all of the other rhetoric I completely lost track of my previous request and was trying to figure out how I got brought into this mess. I finally recalled my request regarding the OP - a store that was broken into and had firearms stolen. Thanks for anything you can provide to us.
A+
but i still have a question . how would you know if an upper or any other parts are stolen ??
Next to no way to really identify a stolen upper or other parts in most cases (custom jobs are different but this probably isn't the case here.
That said, MOST criminals aren't smart enough to realize this and would keep the AR's whole.
claimbuster
05-13-2011, 22:22
The Shootist is family owned and operated. Good people through and through. I really hate to see this happen.
I spoke to a female employee who was working at The Shootest. We had a long convo about the rising popularity in guns and how many units they have been moving. Seems business is going good
[ROFL1] I saw the original post got changed but it is still up as others have quoted it, way to stick to your guns... [LOL]
...we need more gun laws?
Exactly! I think all of you should lock up your firearms in one of my various safes. I will keep them well protected from everyone.... incluing you.......
this thread is past worthless now
Ya, but it is kinda amusing to read.
[ROFL1] Douchexmachine, good one!
Oh come one now, it's the first time I have heard it and I chuckled a little...
Ok, I have nothing real to ad to this thread, but reading through it was like I said, a little amusing. Sucks that the business was broken into. Hope they catch the bastards.
and think Sarah Palin is a C^nt,
I think sarah palin is gorgeous.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/elhuero/palin-breast-implants1.jpg
I think sarah palin is gorgeous.
She can be both you know? [Coffee] I'm a blonde or red head guy so only one it is....
Byte Stryke
05-14-2011, 06:31
Sarah Palin.. I'd Totally hit it.
and Make her say "You Betcha" at the bottom of every stroke.
But yeah, dont want her leading the country. Not that she is any worse than Obama, but we are looking for better than, not approximately equal to.
Sarah Palin.. I'd Totally hit it.
YUP! [Beer]
and Make her say "You Betcha" at the bottom of every stroke.
Then I would have to slap her.... [ROFL1]
But yeah, dont want her leading the country. Not that she is any worse than Obama, but we are looking for better than, not approximately equal to.
A-M-E-N! [Flower]
As for the rest of the thread:
I like the Shootist and it really sucks they got broken in to. I think locking up their weapons should be a good practice but a law - not so much. I think we need far FEWER laws than more!
And on the topic of who is a libtard or who said what to whom, I have just one thing to say about all of that banter:
LOOK! Squirrel!
[UZI]
BPTactical
05-14-2011, 08:33
Cmon now Guy- we know you really think of Nancy Pelosi when you see Sarah...........[Tooth]
Back OT- it sucks to see a dealer get ripped off but I am afraid we are going to see more of this.
As far as additional laws and burdens on FFL's, we already have plenty of encumbrances. How about our justice system enforcing the letter of the law when it comes to crimes against FFL's?
Example-when I worked for 5280 we had an individual who attempted to steal a firearm from us at a gunshow. He was tackled before he hit the door and arrested and the firearm, now damaged was recovered. Now theft of a firearm from a FFL is a Federal offense. The Feds did not want to pursue the case as the firearm was recovered and the local agency was not overly interested because the attempted theft was under 1K. The punk who tried to steal the firearm got attempted misdemeanor theft and probation. Not much of a deterrent.
As far as removing the firearms and placing them in safes every night not very practical. Sure a small dealer that has 2 dozen firearms no big deal but what about someplace like 5280 that has literally hundreds on display? Every one of those firearms is now going to get safe dings and handling marks from the constant juggling of them. Great, now the dealer gets to sell damaged products.
Not to mention the additional time the dealer is going to have to pay employees for moving them. Who is gonna pay for that? You the consumer. Plus I have moved every firearm in that shop, loading up for shows. It is like moving a 3 bedroom apartment twice in a weekend, it really sucks and just hard bustass work.
Just lock up the "Assault Rifles"? Great, here we go demonizing them further just because of a few characteristics of the firearm, you know-"the shoulder thingy that goes up".
Hell, why don't we just ban the sale of them, it will cut down on theft of them and while we are at it, let's just ban ownership of them because it will cut down on burglaries and home invasions too.
Its for the children[Flower]
Cmon now Guy- we know you really think of Nancy Pelosi when you see Sarah...........[Tooth]
Back OT- it sucks to see a dealer get ripped off but I am afraid we are going to see more of this.
As far as additional laws and burdens on FFL's, we already have plenty of encumbrances. How about our justice system enforcing the letter of the law when it comes to crimes against FFL's?
Example-when I worked for 5280 we had an individual who attempted to steal a firearm from us at a gunshow. He was tackled before he hit the door and arrested and the firearm, now damaged was recovered. Now theft of a firearm from a FFL is a Federal offense. The Feds did not want to pursue the case as the firearm was recovered and the local agency was not overly interested because the attempted theft was under 1K. The punk who tried to steal the firearm got attempted misdemeanor theft and probation. Not much of a deterrent.
As far as removing the firearms and placing them in safes every night not very practical. Sure a small dealer that has 2 dozen firearms no big deal but what about someplace like 5280 that has literally hundreds on display? Every one of those firearms is now going to get safe dings and handling marks from the constant juggling of them. Great, now the dealer gets to sell damaged products.
Not to mention the additional time the dealer is going to have to pay employees for moving them. Who is gonna pay for that? You the consumer. Plus I have moved every firearm in that shop, loading up for shows. It is like moving a 3 bedroom apartment twice in a weekend, it really sucks and just hard bustass work.
Just lock up the "Assault Rifles"? Great, here we go demonizing them further just because of a few characteristics of the firearm, you know-"the shoulder thingy that goes up".
Hell, why don't we just ban the sale of them, it will cut down on theft of them and while we are at it, let's just ban ownership of them because it will cut down on burglaries and home invasions too.
Its for the children[Flower]
you forgot to add another reason to ban assault rifles , because "thugs" use them as cc weapons and we are all worried that some gang banger is gonna hold us up on the street with them . so yes down with the evil ar15 its a good thing were are not talking about ak's .....oh wait they are both assault rifles .damn , save the babies ,[LOL]
Troublco
05-14-2011, 09:47
I have just one thing to say about all of that banter:
LOOK! Squirrel!
[UZI]
[ROFL1]
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