A few of the chain sporting goods stores in California still sell rifles and shotguns, but they stopped selling handguns over 20 years ago. The same with handgun ammunition.joe817 wrote:It's corporate hq is in Harris county near Katy. I'm surprised that a very successful store like Academy has implemented gun sales procedure that would be more commonly found in say.......california? Or up east somewhere? But in Texas?
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- Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:35 pm
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: BAD gun buying experience
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Re: BAD gun buying experience
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:40 pm
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: BAD gun buying experience
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Re: BAD gun buying experience
For most people, when shopping for merchandise, price is one of the primary concerns. In the context of buying a gun, this "bad experience" should be viewed from several perspectives.
1) The "big box stores" will generally have lower prices that an independently owned "gun shop". A "gun shop" can not compete with prices at a "big box store." The "big box stores" can buy guns at a lower prices than a "gun shop". Most "big box stores" carry a limited number of brands of firearms.
2) Firearms sales at a "big box store" are a much smaller percentage of total sales than a "gun shop". Therefore, they probably won't have dedicated staff and commit the resources to train the sales staff about their product lines. Guns are merchandise, just like fishing rods and tennis shoes.
3) "Big box stores" may have more rules and policies than a "gun shop" that may inconvience the customer when purchasing a gun.
The "bottom line" is that the buyer has to decide whether or not they are willing to pay the higher price at a "gun shop" so that they may get faster or more personalized service. If your time is so valuable that you can't or won't wait the extra time to "jump through the hoops" then go to another store. "Big Box Stores" are not trying to infringe on your rights. As the mafia saying goes, "It's not personal, it's business."
1) The "big box stores" will generally have lower prices that an independently owned "gun shop". A "gun shop" can not compete with prices at a "big box store." The "big box stores" can buy guns at a lower prices than a "gun shop". Most "big box stores" carry a limited number of brands of firearms.
2) Firearms sales at a "big box store" are a much smaller percentage of total sales than a "gun shop". Therefore, they probably won't have dedicated staff and commit the resources to train the sales staff about their product lines. Guns are merchandise, just like fishing rods and tennis shoes.
3) "Big box stores" may have more rules and policies than a "gun shop" that may inconvience the customer when purchasing a gun.
The "bottom line" is that the buyer has to decide whether or not they are willing to pay the higher price at a "gun shop" so that they may get faster or more personalized service. If your time is so valuable that you can't or won't wait the extra time to "jump through the hoops" then go to another store. "Big Box Stores" are not trying to infringe on your rights. As the mafia saying goes, "It's not personal, it's business."