Everyone seems to think that it is important to support the local gun dealer just because he is "local". I don't see it that way and here is a list of reasons why NOT to support the local gun store.
This list only pertains to gun shops in my experience. Some people seem to have found a gun shop that won't fall into these catagories. If you have found such a gun store, you are lucky and you SHOULD support him!
1. Prices are WAY too high. If he is going to gouge me then
**** him!
2. The attitude is often condesending and hostile.
3. Bad service. They own the store (most of the time) so they feel like they are the king and you should kiss their ***.
4. Dishonesty is rampant. If they think they can pull something over on you, they will.
5. Expertise is often lacking just as much as at the chain stores.
6. We should buy guns from major chain stores because they will sell more guns if it is profitable. The more major chain stores there are selling guns, the cheaper and more plentiful they will become. People used to buy their guns from places like Sears and Montgomery Wards so it is nothing new.
7. It would force them to be competitive in price and service.
This list only pertains to gun shops in my experience. Some people seem to have found a gun shop that won't fall into these catagories. If you have found such a gun store, you are lucky and you SHOULD support him!
1. Prices are WAY too high. If he is going to gouge me then
**** him!
2. The attitude is often condesending and hostile.
3. Bad service. They own the store (most of the time) so they feel like they are the king and you should kiss their ***.
4. Dishonesty is rampant. If they think they can pull something over on you, they will.
5. Expertise is often lacking just as much as at the chain stores.
6. We should buy guns from major chain stores because they will sell more guns if it is profitable. The more major chain stores there are selling guns, the cheaper and more plentiful they will become. People used to buy their guns from places like Sears and Montgomery Wards so it is nothing new.
7. It would force them to be competitive in price and service.