Mega Sports

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I am a former U.S. Marine with two combat tours. I am also a NRA member and an avid gun shooter/ collector. I've been to Mega Sports and the last three times I was there, I was very disappointed with their service. The FOID at the entrance is unnecessary. The poor attitude of the staff is unacceptable. I've compared their prices to other gun shops and they are on the high-end. I don't know who would want to put up with this. I've certainly made up my mind not to give them anymore of my time or money. I've talked to other friends who feel the same way. Please don't take my word for it you can drive down there and find out for yourself. But, look at the complaints from other equally upset folks. Semper Fi!

I enteered the store with my husband, we both acknowledged their strange request to show our FOID cards upon entering. I then waited inline to see the gun that i was there to purchase... A sig sauer P250.... I was so excited and went with the sales man to where the gun was located. Hestarted out asking me what the largest caliber gun was that i had shot... I asked my husband... I know what i have shot, but not sure exactly which was highest, but did say on my own that i had shot my grandfathers 9mm ( wwII german officer edition... You will find the irony in a bit) he then walked me through several odd steps... Chamber it, drop the magazine out, release the slide... I asked why all the questions, as i have never had this happen before, he stated that it is to be sure i was comfortable and that i was buying the gun for me... No problem... Then we were interrupted and he was told to go help someone else and that the other guy would help us.... Ok.... Well, then it came to pay for the gun, it was to be a gift, so my husband was going to pay, he said i would have to... Ok... I would have to go get cash... He said they would prefer if i did not pay with cash, but that my husband could buy a gift certificate...he figured out the total so my husband could buy the gift certificate, then was called away from us... He came back only after we were questioning what was going on, he said i could not buy the gun i wanted because it is made as a conceal carry for german officers ( see the funny coincidence?)and does not seem like a gun i would be buying!!!! I was getting the gun i wanted for my birthday, my husband really did not want to buy it because it is not made in america, but was going to because it was the one i wanted..... I was told by them that because i am a girl it does not seem like a gun i would be interested in! I literally was so upset i cried! I had never been told i could not buy something because i am female!! We wont be going there ever again... And i will let everyone i know that shoots know!!! The only option to post this as a review is to give a minimum of one star or the would get none!

I normally would not take the time out of my day to write a negative review, but my recent experience with Mega Sports caused me to make an exception. I am a law enforcement officer in the state of Illinois; however I live out of state. Due to act H.R.218, I can legally carry a firearm from state to state and am not required to have a FOID card. I have shopped at many Illinois gun stores in my area and have never been given any grief for being an out of state resident. The only caveat to making a firearm purchase is that the firearm must be shipped to an FFL in my home state, who will handle my background check. I am not required to have a FOID card to purchase ammo from an Illinois gun store.



Today my wife and I make the hour and a half drive to Mega Sport in hopes of buying a holster for my off duty carry. Upon my wife and I entering Mega Sport, we are both asked by the attendant to provide our FOID cards. I explained to the attendant that I do not have a FOID card because I am an out of state resident and that I am a law enforcement officer. The attendant then tells my wife and I that we are not permitted to enter without FOID cards, per their store policy, law enforcement or not. We took the high road and left without argument. The thought occurred to me to call my A.T.F. Agent buddy to explain the law to the attendant; however I doubt it would have helped. A disclaimer on their website would have easily saved me a trip as well.



I am disappointed that I wasted my time driving to an establishment with such a ridiculous store policy. Their store policy will prevent someone from buying from their establishment who might want to buy something non firearm related, say like a pocket knife etc. Their store policy will also prevent family or friends from entering the establishment who may be new to shooting sports, or possibly there to shop for someone else. Even if I did have a F.O.I.D. card, I certainly would not patronize an establishment that would make my wife wait outside while I shopped. Not to worry Mega Sport, I am certain there are other establishments who would happily accept the business.



None the less, I say do not waste your time or money at Mega Sport and drive up to Gat Guns instead. Gat Guns will treat you with far more courtesy and professionalism while providing an excellent selection, to include off duty holsters.