I am in favor of supporting my local gunstore over Wal-Mart or online sales because I want to have local stores to be able to shop in and trade with. Wal-Mart will never buy or trade a gun with you. I like used guns mostly so gun shops are my main hang outs but I do buy from the net sometimes. I have a C&R so I shop with AIM and other companies that are out of state. The local shops don't offer me anything in the way of C&Rs that I can't get MUCH cheaper with my C&R. That is why I got it.
Regular firearms are another story. With shipping and FFL fees, it is not always a better deal to shop online for guns. I avoid used guns online for many reasons. So if I am looking for a used gun, I will probably shop and buy locally.
Here is my question though. How much are you willing to pay to be able to shop at your local gunstore? I am lucky enough to have several to choose from so I can often find a decent deal and not feel like I am being taken advantage of.
Here is a quick example of what I wouldn't put up with. I went into one of the local gunshops, and I saw a used Ruger 10/22. It was pretty beat up and used, nothing special at all. The price was $239! That is beyond what I would call "supporting" and well into the realm of being screwed. I can go to any of the local store like Dick's Sporting goods or Gander Mountain and get a new one for much less. I think they are waiting for a sucker. I try to keep my dollars local but I don't like getting slapped in the face when I do it.
Where is the line for most of you?
Regular firearms are another story. With shipping and FFL fees, it is not always a better deal to shop online for guns. I avoid used guns online for many reasons. So if I am looking for a used gun, I will probably shop and buy locally.
Here is my question though. How much are you willing to pay to be able to shop at your local gunstore? I am lucky enough to have several to choose from so I can often find a decent deal and not feel like I am being taken advantage of.
Here is a quick example of what I wouldn't put up with. I went into one of the local gunshops, and I saw a used Ruger 10/22. It was pretty beat up and used, nothing special at all. The price was $239! That is beyond what I would call "supporting" and well into the realm of being screwed. I can go to any of the local store like Dick's Sporting goods or Gander Mountain and get a new one for much less. I think they are waiting for a sucker. I try to keep my dollars local but I don't like getting slapped in the face when I do it.
Where is the line for most of you?