Small gun shops vs. bigger.

[dougd1015]

[morrcarr67]

Yet it seems like more "little" stores tend to charge more than legally allowed to for PPT's than chain stores.

[beerman]

Yet it seems like more "little" stores tend to charge more than legally allowed to for PPT's than chain stores.

A small gun store has way less safety net than a big.. Tough business. I support my local small shop all I can.

[Oldmandan]

I have been in small stores where the counter jockey was useless also… But, for the most part I agree with you

[deadhawg]

We had a small, locally owned gun store with an indoor range here, good service, good prices. They expanded to a second location, still good service. They were bought out by a national chain and service went down and prices up. The old owners had a "senior" range membership for $100 a year, the new owners dropped that, now range membership is $250. Sucks that there no other indoor range within a couple hour's drive, closest outdoor range is 25 miles away, and BLM land further than that.

[mdr110]

Everyone is for themselves. Owner choose to sell. Chain owner want to make more money. It's just business. From a customer standpoint, support spend your money how you like, vote with your wallet. Its all you can do in this society.

[CGZ]

The chain stores tend to have larger and more varied selection in stock and usually have lower prices. Can't speak to the customer service as I go in knowing what I want and the paperwork process, so I guess it makes it easier on the employee. Only issue is when you go in when there are many other costumers and all you want is an item that's behind the counter that doesn't need paperwork I.E parts or reloading supplies. Then you have to take a number and wait a while.

The non chain stores will usually have a more interesting consignment inventory in my experience though.

[tabascoz28]

Good for you that you found a small gun store that likes to work with you. Because they are private and have less internal regulations on customer service, it can range from bending over backwards to bending regulations to not assist people they don't like. Big and small stores have their uses in the market, just have realistic expectation regarding them.

[jonnyt16]

My local Scheels actually has knowledgeable and caring employees in the gun department. Its always a pleasurable experience there. But yes I do support the smaller stores as much as possible.