People in the various firearms businesses surely have plenty to concern themselves about. Loss of customers because of being cheap...and then trying to lay off the reason for it, should not be one of those concerns.
Once upon a time I patronized a rather nice gunshop in a town about an hour west. Actually did a lot of business there. Bought quite a few handguns (about five I think) and a goodly amount of ammunition, targets, etc. Also shelled out a lot of money to use their range over the years. But I'm not going back.
Couple weeks ago I visited this shop to do some shooting. Had the wife in tow. She didn't feel like shooting; just wanted to watch. Long story short. First, guy wants to charge her ($15.00) because he thinks she is gonna shoot. Advise him she isn't. So, then it's $7.50 just to go inside and watch.
"Insurance" I'm told. I call "Shenanigans".
But, I'm there and had to sight a new pistol. So...she gets to sit in the car. Less than a box on ammunition later, I join her and vow "never again".
Few days later I run into a good friend (insurance broker) who owns a local agency. After discussing this incident with him, he tells me that's BS, pure and simple. It is NOT an insurance issue. Similar to meeting friends for lunch at a diner; you aren't hungry so you don't eat but they do.
The insurance carrier is not gonna require you leave if you don't eat with your friends.
I mean....really???
So, that new Python on the horizon...and the Remington 750 .270?
That's at least two they lost. And be sure, this is a great story to tell others.
Sometimes I just can't help but wonder....
Once upon a time I patronized a rather nice gunshop in a town about an hour west. Actually did a lot of business there. Bought quite a few handguns (about five I think) and a goodly amount of ammunition, targets, etc. Also shelled out a lot of money to use their range over the years. But I'm not going back.
Couple weeks ago I visited this shop to do some shooting. Had the wife in tow. She didn't feel like shooting; just wanted to watch. Long story short. First, guy wants to charge her ($15.00) because he thinks she is gonna shoot. Advise him she isn't. So, then it's $7.50 just to go inside and watch.
"Insurance" I'm told. I call "Shenanigans".
But, I'm there and had to sight a new pistol. So...she gets to sit in the car. Less than a box on ammunition later, I join her and vow "never again".
Few days later I run into a good friend (insurance broker) who owns a local agency. After discussing this incident with him, he tells me that's BS, pure and simple. It is NOT an insurance issue. Similar to meeting friends for lunch at a diner; you aren't hungry so you don't eat but they do.
The insurance carrier is not gonna require you leave if you don't eat with your friends.
I mean....really???
So, that new Python on the horizon...and the Remington 750 .270?
That's at least two they lost. And be sure, this is a great story to tell others.
Sometimes I just can't help but wonder....
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