BRKG Florida (again): Man with large hammer trying to smash big fish tank at Bass Pro Shop.

db cooper

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Based on the background, it looks like a Cabela's, which is owned by Bass Pro. I was in a Cabelas yesterday talking to the gun salesman. Cabelas was taken over by Bass Pro in a hostile takeover, and ever since the gun division at Cabelas has been on the decline. His logic was Bass Pro is run by fisherman that really do not understand guns.

Back to the topic at hand, the guy trying to break the big fish tank is probably pissed at Bass Pro for ruining Cabelas.
 
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db cooper said:
Based on the background, it looks like a Cabela's, which is owned by Bass Pro. I was in a Cabelas yesterday talking to the gun salesman. Cabelas was taken over by Bass Pro in a hostile takeover, and ever since the gun division at Cabelas has been on the decline. His logic was Bass Pro is run by fisherman that really do not understand guns.

Back to the topic at hand, the guy trying to break the big fish tank is probably pissed at Bass Pro for ruining Cabelas.
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I heard Bass Pro bought out Sportmans Warehouse too. It will go to crap too if they did. Cabelas used to have better products. Now a whole lot of over priced Chinese shit.
 
Hognutz

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We have a big saltwater tank like this in our Bass Pro Shops, in Murder Beach. But far as I know not anyone has went psycho with it...
 
cwr

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mzkitty said:
WTF is it with today? It's only Tuesday.

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The calls I have gotten at work since Sunday are weirder then usual. One man stated he had been electrocuted in the head twice while telling me for over thirty minutes that I should give him information and used lots of cuss words. ( as long as not directed at me I just ignore) A woman told me in a very detailed manner how she killed pedo’s. I mean detailed. Seriously it is starting to get off the charts.
 
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cwr said:
The calls I have gotten at work since Sunday are weirder then usual. One man stated he had been electrocuted in the head twice while telling me for over thirty minutes that I should give him information and used lots of cuss words. ( as long as not directed at me I just ignore) A woman told me in a very detailed manner how she killed pedo’s. I mean detailed. Seriously it is starting to get off the charts.
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What is your line of work?
 
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mbabulldog

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db cooper said:
Based on the background, it looks like a Cabela's, which is owned by Bass Pro. I was in a Cabelas yesterday talking to the gun salesman. Cabelas was taken over by Bass Pro in a hostile takeover, and ever since the gun division at Cabelas has been on the decline. His logic was Bass Pro is run by fisherman that really do not understand guns.

Back to the topic at hand, the guy trying to break the big fish tank is probably pissed at Bass Pro for ruining Cabelas.
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Johnny Morris, owner of Bass Pro, has admitted he only sells gun in his stores because "it's expected that an outdoor store has guns". If he could sell only fishing tackle and make the same money, he'd toss all the guns in the dumpster.
 
packyderms_wife

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mbabulldog said:
Johnny Morris, owner of Bass Pro, has admitted he only sells gun in his stores because "it's expected that an outdoor store has guns". If he could sell only fishing tackle and make the same money, he'd toss all the guns in the dumpster.
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He probably feels the same about camping then, as well.
 
Macgyver

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Tank like that in the pick good luck with a hammer. That acrylic is probably 2-3" thick.
 
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SOLD! Sportsmans Warehouse is Bought Out by Bass Pro/Cabela's

Sportsmans Warehouse has been officially bought by the Great American Outdoors Group - parent company to Bass Pro and Cabela's.
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SOLD! Sportsmans Warehouse is Bought Out by Bass Pro/Cabela’s
Adam Scepaniak 12.29.20
SOLD! Sportsmans Warehouse is Bought Out by Bass Pro/Cabela’s

There are not many independent chain stores left in the US that sell sporting goods, firearms, and related accessories to hunters, shooters, and sportsmen/sportswomen. After a recent transaction among some industry giants, there is even one less. Sportsmans Warehouse has been officially bought by the Great American Outdoors Group – parent company to Bass Pro and Cabela’s. The newfound clout of these 3 large sporting good retailers is now unmatched compared to anyone else in the market. Their official Press Release can be read below:
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. and WEST JORDAN, Utah, Dec. 21, 2020 – In an effort to better serve its loyal customers, Sportsman’s Warehouse has entered into a definitive agreement to join the Great American Outdoors Group, parent company of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, White River Marine Group and a collection of nature-based resorts. The Great American Outdoors Group will remain a private company with a long-term view to do what is best for its customers, team members and conservation initiatives. As part of the agreement, Sportsman’s Warehouse will be acquired for $18.00 per share in cash.
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Between Cabela’s and Bass Pro, they have 169 retail stores total at last count. Then, when you add in the 112 stores that Sportsmans Warehouse has as well that brings the total for the Great American Outdoors Group to a whopping 281 retail locations! This new trio of retail giants could spell both positive and negative things for shoppers in the coming years.
One bad thing that could occur is there is now less competition in the marketplace. When more competition occurs that typically drives prices down for consumers. With Sportsmans Warehouse, Cabela’s, and Bass Pro all under the same portfolio there is less desire to lower prices because they are one in the same – adding sales and profits to the same pot, so to speak.
A positive to this new joint venture amongst 3 of the industry’s largest retailers is they now have more purchasing power and buying clout than ever. If you are searching for something that is difficult to obtain any of the stores from the Great American Outdoors Group could give you better odds of finding it. When they approach manufacturers and place orders for products money talks. Tremendously large orders draw more attention and have a higher likelihood of being filled because it is a bigger pay day for the manufacturer.
So, while Sportsmans Warehouse covers much of the western United States and Cabela’s and Bass Pro has much of the central and eastern regions blanketed, the Great American Outdoors Group now has ample coverage of nearly the entire Lower 48. Depending on where you live, these might be the only stores you are able to patronize for your archery, fishing, and hunting needs. What do you think of Sportsmans Warehouse being bought? Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
 
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