MyGreenGuns
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2 bad, 1 good
LGS #1 When I was shopping for my replacement 10/22, I came to a gunshop with the one I wanted hanging on the wall. As I entered, they handed the gun to an obvious rookie who dropped it in the process. After that guy wandered off, I asked to look at it. I'm sure it would function, but it had seen a rough life already. The stock was scratched and there were rusty marks from a dozen sweaty hands. I told him I'd buy now if he could give me one that wasnt on display. He informed me that what is on display is what is for sale. I asked if I could get a 'used' price to negate the damage on the gun. He scoffed at me and told me its part of the 'character' of the gun. I dont mind some character, as long as I was the one who 'characterized' it. As I handed it back I noticed the pile of boxed 10/22s in the back. Would it be so hard to sell me one that was still taped shut?
LGS #2 The place I learned to shoot is under new ownership. The new people are spending all their money making the place look nice, instead of selection. I dont care if I buy a gun in a 'pretty' building. As I entered, they guy behind the counter sized me up and decided I wasn't buying anything. He went back to his conversation, turning his back to me as if to make a point. I was looking at the 6 guns in their display case and was about to ask about a consigned weapon. I could overhear the conversation, he was complaining about all these "broke *** MFs" that waste his day. To be fair, I dont wear new clothes, I wear "working man" clothes. But just to prove my point, after trying in vain to get his attention several times in this empty store, I took out $1000 cash and started fanning myself with it. He immediately snapped to and came down super friendly, "How can I help you?" I looked him straight in the face and said, "I have immaculate hearing, work on your attitude." Then walked out.
LGS #2 (range) Same place has a range, different employees run it. I took my friend down there to shoot his brand new gun. We stood in line and waited as the counter guy berated an obviously new shooter who asked genuine questions. When we got up there I scanned the display, they were all Glocks. They were trying to sell us on a "rent all" thing. When I told the counterperson I didnt want to rent 10 versions of the same gun, he ranted on about how little I knew about "real" guns. I thought, "I hate to tell you this, but I could probably outshoot you and your Glock with my XD." I almost got into an arguement, but instead pulled my buddy back outta there. I called my brother, told him to bring his glock. And the three of us went out of town and shot down a tree or three.
I'll go back in a year, hopefully they will have changed their ways. I miss the old owners.
LGS #3 My fave LGS earns major points for treating everyone with respect. I looked thru the case and they didnt have "Exactly" what I wanted. I said, "I want a gun you dont have on display." He scanned the case and asked, "What don't I have?!" I rattled off the specifics of what I was looking for. He grinned and said, "Yeah, I dont have that, but I'll get it for you." As he went to get his order book he hollared to the other counterperson, "Thats a GUN PERSON." The other customers eyed me like I was Rambo or something, it felt great. It arrived from the factory a day or two later. When I entered he was finishing a handgun sale. The customer paid, and the counterguy said, "I'll see you in three days." The customer started making a scene and yelling, "I want my gun! This is Bull S---". Cool as a fan, the counterguy said, "Yes it is! You should write your congressman!" He thumbed thru a booklet, and laid it in front of the customer, pointing out an address. He looked up to me and then said, "Do you have your CPL?" I grinned and pulled out the CPL, and reciept. He looked them over and handed me my gun. As I left the customer went off again. That range is the furthest one from me, but I go there 1st everytime.
LGS #1 When I was shopping for my replacement 10/22, I came to a gunshop with the one I wanted hanging on the wall. As I entered, they handed the gun to an obvious rookie who dropped it in the process. After that guy wandered off, I asked to look at it. I'm sure it would function, but it had seen a rough life already. The stock was scratched and there were rusty marks from a dozen sweaty hands. I told him I'd buy now if he could give me one that wasnt on display. He informed me that what is on display is what is for sale. I asked if I could get a 'used' price to negate the damage on the gun. He scoffed at me and told me its part of the 'character' of the gun. I dont mind some character, as long as I was the one who 'characterized' it. As I handed it back I noticed the pile of boxed 10/22s in the back. Would it be so hard to sell me one that was still taped shut?
LGS #2 The place I learned to shoot is under new ownership. The new people are spending all their money making the place look nice, instead of selection. I dont care if I buy a gun in a 'pretty' building. As I entered, they guy behind the counter sized me up and decided I wasn't buying anything. He went back to his conversation, turning his back to me as if to make a point. I was looking at the 6 guns in their display case and was about to ask about a consigned weapon. I could overhear the conversation, he was complaining about all these "broke *** MFs" that waste his day. To be fair, I dont wear new clothes, I wear "working man" clothes. But just to prove my point, after trying in vain to get his attention several times in this empty store, I took out $1000 cash and started fanning myself with it. He immediately snapped to and came down super friendly, "How can I help you?" I looked him straight in the face and said, "I have immaculate hearing, work on your attitude." Then walked out.
LGS #2 (range) Same place has a range, different employees run it. I took my friend down there to shoot his brand new gun. We stood in line and waited as the counter guy berated an obviously new shooter who asked genuine questions. When we got up there I scanned the display, they were all Glocks. They were trying to sell us on a "rent all" thing. When I told the counterperson I didnt want to rent 10 versions of the same gun, he ranted on about how little I knew about "real" guns. I thought, "I hate to tell you this, but I could probably outshoot you and your Glock with my XD." I almost got into an arguement, but instead pulled my buddy back outta there. I called my brother, told him to bring his glock. And the three of us went out of town and shot down a tree or three.
I'll go back in a year, hopefully they will have changed their ways. I miss the old owners.
LGS #3 My fave LGS earns major points for treating everyone with respect. I looked thru the case and they didnt have "Exactly" what I wanted. I said, "I want a gun you dont have on display." He scanned the case and asked, "What don't I have?!" I rattled off the specifics of what I was looking for. He grinned and said, "Yeah, I dont have that, but I'll get it for you." As he went to get his order book he hollared to the other counterperson, "Thats a GUN PERSON." The other customers eyed me like I was Rambo or something, it felt great. It arrived from the factory a day or two later. When I entered he was finishing a handgun sale. The customer paid, and the counterguy said, "I'll see you in three days." The customer started making a scene and yelling, "I want my gun! This is Bull S---". Cool as a fan, the counterguy said, "Yes it is! You should write your congressman!" He thumbed thru a booklet, and laid it in front of the customer, pointing out an address. He looked up to me and then said, "Do you have your CPL?" I grinned and pulled out the CPL, and reciept. He looked them over and handed me my gun. As I left the customer went off again. That range is the furthest one from me, but I go there 1st everytime.
