DjachDjach Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:15 AM Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:15 AM I'm thinking about taking a little drive down to Cabela's in Hammond to make a little purchase. I know the Cabela's in Hoffman Estates is a LOT closer, but it's also happens to be in a county which recently imposed a $25 tax for "certain" purchases, and I'm not going to give said county the satisfaction of collecting any more of my hard earned $$ than it already has! Anyway, does anybody have any opinion of Cabela's in Hammond? I just don't want to drive all the way down there and be treated like the ******nozzles at Mega Sports treats there customers.
tom28 Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:27 AM Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:27 AM there is always GAT guns which is 10 min away from Cabelas in hoffman estates. everyone pretty friendly in there.
Patriots & Tyrants Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:50 AM Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:50 AM Depending on the brand GAT can have some good.prices. I got a 1K P226 for 850 on sale once.
WCD Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:55 AM Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:55 AM I don't think it's a bad place (aside from being a bit pricey), but you're not going to find handgun ammunition (or a LOT of handguns you might be looking for) there. I picked up my handgun last Saturday from Pelcher's in Lansing, drove to Cabela's to see if they had .45ACP ammunition. WHOLE handgun ammo shelf bare. I mean, miniature tumbleweeds rolling through it. There's no way to skirt the Crook County tax unless you buy in one of the other 102 Felonois counties. Federal law prohibits the sale of handguns (rifles and shotguns okay, I believe) to a non-resident of the state of sale. I'm not 10 miles from that Cabela's, and I'd have to have them transfer a handgun to an FFL here, which ends up eating any money saved on the price and tax difference.
Blackhawk067 Posted May 20, 2013 at 04:37 AM Posted May 20, 2013 at 04:37 AM I'm thinking about taking a little drive down to Cabela's in Hammond to make a little purchase. I know the Cabela's in Hoffman Estates is a LOT closer, but it's also happens to be in a county which recently imposed a $25 tax for "certain" purchases, and I'm not going to give said county the satisfaction of collecting any more of my hard earned $$ than it already has! Anyway, does anybody have any opinion of Cabela's in Hammond? I just don't want to drive all the way down there and be treated like the ******nozzles at Mega Sports treats there customers. They'll treat you right at Cabelas in Hammond, but bear in mind, (1) there is not a huge selection of handguns, (2) You probably won't score any ammo, (3) You'll have to do an FFL transfer back over the border. I've had nothing but good experiences there, but I'd rather give my business to local shops.
DjachDjach Posted May 20, 2013 at 04:47 AM Author Posted May 20, 2013 at 04:47 AM Thanks, guys! Yeah, I already called GATS, and they don't have what I'm looking for. And WCD and Blackhawk are right about the FFL transfer fee, which would end-up costing me the same (if not more) as the county tax I'm trying to avoid. Well, it looks like Cabela's in Hoffman Estates will have to do.
wilson Posted May 20, 2013 at 02:32 PM Posted May 20, 2013 at 02:32 PM What I've found lately is you can find many great deals on firearms from online retailers, if you know what you're looking for. Many have free shipping and you avoid paying sales tax also. Have it shipped to your FFL which most charge around $25 for the transfer.
moon Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:12 PM Posted May 20, 2013 at 03:12 PM Cabela's in indiana is just as good as Hoffman Estates...except if you buy a gun there they will charge you the transfer fee to transfer back to an FFL in IL. I thinks Hoffman Estates has a slightly bigger selection but I might just be imagining things. GAT is awesome. Great place.
DjachDjach Posted May 20, 2013 at 11:36 PM Author Posted May 20, 2013 at 11:36 PM GATS no have PPQ, Dr. Jones... (Said in my best 'short round' accent)
DjachDjach Posted May 21, 2013 at 02:38 AM Author Posted May 21, 2013 at 02:38 AM A big THANKS to all you guys who suggested GATS! When I called GATS last week, the dude on the phone said they didn't have any PPQ's and he didn't know when they'd be getting any in stock. Since I was going to drive out to Cabela's I figured I may as well give GATS another call just for the heck of it to check. Anyway, to make a long story short, they had one... At a MUCH better price than Cabela's... My main objective (stated above) was accomplished... And I'll be picking it up on Thursday night! I'll post pics as soon as I can.
vactor Posted May 21, 2013 at 03:35 AM Posted May 21, 2013 at 03:35 AM even if the FFL fees etc. equal the county tax, go through an ffl, and DO NOT GIVE THE COUNTY ANY MONEY for taxing the firearm. i would rather pay an additional $10 or so to AVOID giving the county that HATES me money, that they will burn or better yet, use against me.
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