Reply from Cabelas

[leo]

Not long ago I received a phone call from the Gun Library manager of the Edmonton store. Brian was very courteous and helpfull in answering my questions regarding the recording of PAL #s for firearms sales. It is a corporate policy that has been under review for some time, the sales staff and front line managers seem to know it to be a contenscious issue, and he understands my frustration for recording any personal information, especially since the fight to abolish the registering of non prohibited long guns was finally won. For this policy to be abolished, will require more customers to be vocal with the store managers, fill out the store surveys and let them know what they are doing is not appreciated by their clientel. This manager has restored my faith in Cabelas and I will remain a loyal customer. Thanks Brian.

Regards, Leo

[Ryry4]

Good to see that they are listening. Now for more customers to step up and show their displeasure.

[Dick284]

Perhaps having their chain rattled by Alberta's privacy commish might get their attention.
Those of you so vocal, and having been involved should push the issue through this route.

[Hagalaz]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Perhaps having their chain rattled by Alberta's privacy commish might get their attention.
Those of you so vocal, and having been involved should push the issue through this route.

That's a good idea.

I will send them a letter/email, letting them know that I will purchase nothing from them until this "corporate policy" is abolished, just like the LGR was.

[FlareKing]

Good on em. But they still have nothing on Bashsaw's

[mischief]

It would get their attention a lot faster if the store was empty of customers and no one was buying anything, or at least no one buying guns. Except for fudge, which is awesome, I never have and never will buy anything from them. I will support a small business or two, specifically Bashaw and Sportsmens Den.

[Big Daddy Badger]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Perhaps having their chain rattled by Alberta's privacy commish might get their attention.
Those of you so vocal, and having been involved should push the issue through this route.

Exactly... last time I checked... Federal Law trumped store policy.