Free Gun with new Dish Network install

[papalittle]

Some people will do anything to sign up new customers..

Must be desperate .

Montana Radio Shack store offering free gun with Dish Network purchase | StarTribune.com

 

[primestar31]

A free gun would come in handy, for those days the dvr just won't respond quickly to the remote button pushing! "So, you won't change channels again, here's your button push!"

 

[Bobby]

Maybe that's so the subscriber can shoot his television when a local station goes into renewal negotiations with Dish!

 

[papalittle]

I would hate to respond to a service call to one of their irate customers..

 

[dnero]

That will take of the commercials.

 

[Magic Static]

Typical sale in Montana. Gotta love this state.

Yes it's for real. You get a free gun when you sign up.
Don't like Dish? they will do this for Directv next month.

 

[KAB]

Dish should be all over that to shut it down. Seriously. Imagine the ramifications if some nut job kills someone with a "Dish Network" gun. Even though it would be insane, it could happen.

 

[Magic Static]

Well it's not quite as out of control as it sounds. The free gun is a certificate redeemable at a local gun store. All rules to normal purchasing apply, ie background check and waiting period. They offer an alternative $50 gift certificate also. But yeah it's kinda crazy, and I'm sure Dish is not pleased with it either.

 

[mike123abc]

Maybe the gun can be used to shoot snow buildup off the dish

 

[KAB]

This is funny. Apparently Dish, after having to be convinced, signed off on it.
Funniest part, buy the gun or eat Pizza!!!

Only in Montana? Buy a dish, get a free gun - Business - U.S. business - msnbc.com

 

[ekilgus]

Well it's not quite as out of control as it sounds. The free gun is a certificate redeemable at a local gun store. All rules to normal purchasing apply, ie background check and waiting period. They offer an alternative $50 gift certificate also. But yeah it's kinda crazy, and I'm sure Dish is not pleased with it either.

This assumes the value of the certificate that's redeemable at the local gun shop is probably also $50. Since I'm not aware of any gun in that particular priice bracket, it seems that this certificate just provides $50 towards the purchase of a gun of your choice. Not at all like what was portrayed in the news which implyed, sign up for Dish and here's your gun.

 

[3HaloODST]

A gun and a TV with DISH Network... What more could you need?

 

[pamajestic]

This reminds me of the "free gun with new bank account" from Michigan.

YouTube - How to get a rifle... for free... in a bank!!!

 

[delta_charlie]

Hi all, ok - so I have to ask, what happens if you shoot your expensive TV with your free gun? DOH! later, DC

 

[Bobby]

You buy a new TV....

 

[eurosport]

Dish should be all over that to shut it down. Seriously. Imagine the ramifications if some nut job kills someone with a "Dish Network" gun. Even though it would be insane, it could happen.

How 'bout telling a burglar... "Hold still 'till those clouds pass, my Dish Network Gun is having signal loss" LOL

 

[w6pea]

Okay I want one too!

 

[whatchel1]

What caliber of channel package are you subscribing to?

 

[KAB]

Hi all, ok - so I have to ask, what happens if you shoot your expensive TV with your free gun?

Then they will start a thread blaming Dish for them shooting their TV.

 

[KimmiKat]

"Honey, check out my new "Glock" remote!"