What You Want In A Gun Store

[Chris-bob]

I just want to walk in, spend an hour or 3 handling any firearms I want, and then leave without being looked down upon. I usually do that 2-4 times before I buy anything, and often chat with the other browsers. When I am ready to buy, I want to be treated like they can't live without my business(No, that doesn't mean they bend over backwards or take a loss to me, just that they treat me cordially).

 

[cyclopsshooter]

I just want to walk in, spend an hour or 3 handling any firearms I want, and then leave without being looked down upon. I usually do that 2-4 times before I buy anything, and often chat with the other browsers. When I am ready to buy, I want to be treated like they can't live without my business(No, that doesn't mean they bend over backwards or take a loss to me, just that they treat me cordially).

I know your type- A relatively small percentage of the customer base. I do go after your business once I figure you out... Most of you guys are a complete enigma and the time suck you require can keep me away from other paying customers who then log on here and complain how they were ignored by their LGS...

But once I know your buying habits I know when I can leave you to help someone else for a bit... customers like you go on to become great customers, the ones i really personally get to know, but there is SO MUCH room for error in the beginning because of unknowing silence.. If you can work it in casually, tell the shop guys how you roll, chances are they will respect that and remember you.

Happy gun buying

 

[ErikO]

I thought it was 'Good, fast, right - pick two'

 

[A.Rifleman]

I like all kinds of 'gun' stores and may stop in a small one today on my way however the fabulous Cabelas stores trump anything I have ever seen before for the outdoorsman.

From that impressive diorama of the animals to when you walk in to the Gun Library with it's impressive collection. They also have the largest selection of new guns right there in stock.

We stopped in the our first Cableas years ago on a Western trip and then down from CT to the one in Hamburg, PA when it opened. Now a Cabelas opened in E.Hartford, CT which is very close to us. My wife also likes the Cabelas stores.

 

[exiledtoIA]

Treat the ladies as humans. We have one LGS that lost my business as well as my ladies. She went in for a specific purchase - S&W MP9.
They tried to sell her a pink taurus. She hates pink, and does not like being treated like a little blonde bimbo.

I got a call from the shop a month or so later saying they noticed I hadn't been in for a while. I told them I wouldn't be in again and why.

Their response: I should have come in with her.
My lady should not have to have me with her to be treated as a valued customer.

 

[B!ngo]

Salesman and Range Officers (if there's a range) who aren't rude and condescending to people.

^^^^^
This.
And it's likely the hardest think for an owner to do.
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