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eridani

(51,907 posts)
Mon Oct 19, 2015, 06:09 AM Oct 2015

How the Nation's Most Notorious Crime-Gun Store Cleaned Up Its Act

A very hopeful business model.

http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/277-75/33005-the-murder-of-jfk-part-2-counterfeit-id-planted-in-oswalds-wallet

For gun stores contemplating whether to change their practices to protect themselves legally, there’s a model for them to follow: the new Badger Guns.

“It’s not the place to go anymore,” said West Milwaukee Police Chief Dennis Nasci, who has worked closely with store owners to improve the shop’s image. “Quite honestly, it’s off the radar.”

Much has changed at Badger Guns, starting with its name. These days, the store is doing business as Brew City Shooters Supply.

The ownership has changed, too. Owner Mike Allan, a veteran of the Iraq war, took over the shop in 2012 from the previous proprietors: his father, Walter, who started the business in 1987 as Badger Guns and Ammo; and his brother, Adam, who ran it as Badger Guns from 2007 to 2012.

Mike Allan’s first move was to adopt a members-only model that requires customers to register with the store and to pay a membership fee. Would-be buyers must also demonstrate proficiency with a firearm.e file be provided to you upon request.

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How the Nation's Most Notorious Crime-Gun Store Cleaned Up Its Act (Original Post) eridani Oct 2015 OP
Oh my god! Gun owner registration! Human101948 Oct 2015 #1
That's what happens when a gun shop loses $6,000,000 flamin lib Oct 2015 #2

flamin lib

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2. That's what happens when a gun shop loses $6,000,000
Mon Oct 19, 2015, 08:31 AM
Oct 2015

because they did a straw sale of a gun that later wounded two police officers.

http://www.wisn.com/news/jury-reaches-verdict-in-badger-guns-trial/35821732

Of course they'll appeal the award based on the PLCAA hoping it will shield them from prosecution. Hope not 'cause this was a classic case of not-give-a-shit about a straw purchaser.

Buyer is 18 and can't own a handgun. Finds a 21 year old buddy. Both go into the store, 18 year old selects a gun and goes out to the parking lot leaving 21 year old to buy gun. Oops, 21 year old is short cash so the clerk escorts him out to the parking lot to get the rest of the money from the 18 year old. Who would have been suspicious?

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