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Today I picked up a 7 shot M870 from Big 5 (beautiful gun, can't wait to shoot it) but it was the first time purchasing a firearm from anyone but a local gun shop, and I can't say I enjoyed it. When you buy from any of the gun shops I've been to it's a fun experience. You talk with the guy behind the counter and get some good advice, and the <removed> like the 4473 and the background call are quick, efficient and painless. At the Big 5, though they had a large gun selection, someone buying a firearm seemed like a curiosity, a show. First every employee in the store kind of gathered around, gawking, asking questions, the process took forever and the guy selling it to me kept asking dumb questions acting like some kind of ninja expert. I mean this store is literally right across the street from the largest indoor gun range in America (Scottsdale GC) and it felt like I was trying to purchase an assault rifle in San Francisco. Like the savings but hated the process, think I'll shop at my trusted local shop next time.
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