“Of Loyalty and Not”
By Jim Culp
September 18, 2023
It’s warm in Missouri today (about 75˚F), and the cicadas
are singing their lovely songs that can either give you pleasure, or annoy the
living hell of you. To me, the temperature is pleasant, and way more tolerable
than most of the temperatures we have experienced in this past year. Today, as
with many days this past year; I am stocking up on sales at several stores, as
well as other items like ammunition and various bug-out items.
My go-to place for that here in Independence is Bass
Pro-Shop, a huge retailer for all kinds of hunting, fishing, camping, and much
more. I have been a loyal and faithful customer to this franchise (and Cabela’s
when they were bought out) for almost fifteen years. During my shopping, I
noticed that 9mm ammunition was on sale, so I pushed my cart right over to the
ammo area and began looking at the deals. Soon after that, I thought it might be
a good time to get my daughter an automatic handgun to supplement her .38
special. That in mind; I moseyed over to the gun counter and started looking at
911 style handguns that I think she would enjoy as long as we keep the cost down
and the caliber less than Dirty Harry’s 44 Magnum.
I started perusing the models they had for sale there, and
a guy came over to check to see if I needed help. I quickly stated that I was
looking for just such model and brand, and I saw in under that glass right
away. This model was made by Charles Daly firearms (although sold to someone
nowadays), and I pointed it out to the guy. As soon as I held it, I realized
that it was chambered in 9mm Parabellum based on a .45 ACP frame. I thought it
would be good for her to have confidence in a now platform; as well as a great
choice for a person to learn with and not have a sore wrist after 20-30 rounds.
The clerk looked at me and said “whadduyah think buddy?” I said,
“I’ll take it.”
Five minutes later, we were walking through the firearm purchase
form required by the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
He first checked my ID and then he started to tell me that
there are two new items on the checklist. He explained that they are confusing
and exhaustive. I proceeded to tell him that “everything with the Federal
Government always is.”
So, he took me through the two questions that a judge and
20 bullshit lawyers from 50 states at the bar couldn’t un-scramble. I read them
and finally said I was ready to move on. When he reached the same question
during his inspection, he immediately said I was disqualified from purchasing a
weapon from any retailer for 24 hours. No words of knowledge… no see you at the
bar… nothing.
Bass Pro Shops, I am no longer your customer. This
proves that you are becoming a tool of the Liberal establishment in Washington,
DC. It also proves that our freedoms and the Second Amendment are again being
attacked by the likes of Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and Charles Schumer.
Does this mean I am a Trump fan? Oh my God no way. I think
Trump should already be in prison. Our country needs real leaders.
What I AM talking about is the onset of Communism, Socialism,
and Marxist ideologies.
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