Well, if Dick's has a no return policy on guns then the scenario about it being sold before, fired and then returned won't hold water. Unless of course Dick's is simply lying about it. This is one of the reasons I will never buy anything from Dick's. They are a lousy place to do business. Most of the clerks no nothing about what they are selling. In any case I am sure TC will take care of the problem for you. Just the hassle of having to deal with it.