Possible FUD at Martin B Retting

[Air]

Which probably isn't a surprise to those who frequent the store...Don't get me wrong, I like the store, but I have heard a fairly good amount BS come out of that place over the years...Had a few hours to kill while the wife was at the dentist, so I dropped in.

Guy was looking at one of their sealed magwell Bushmasters, salesman appeared to be explaining 'Evil Features' and I heard what I thought to be some negative remarks about OLL's, being not legal etc...He was also trying to push a KelTec on the guy. I didn't pay much attention, because some if not most of the counter people up there are really annoying.

There is a lot of 'window shopping' going on at that place, which is annoying when you actually have money to spend...Everybody HAS to be a know it all.

I walked out without spending any money, mainly because nobody would give me the time of day.

I've had some good experiences with Retting, and have spent a lot of money there, but I get annoyed easily with them for some reason.

[xd40]

As my local gun store I've spent quit a bit of time there as well. Don't get me wrong i love the place but have to agree on the idiocy of some of the salesmen and customers. As a general rule of thumb I don't go on weekends and only deal with the older salesman, Randy who has worked there a long time is a great friendly and knowledgeable salesman.

[Tanner68]

I wouldn't be so quick to rip on the store or the salesman there. Randy is a good guy. The kid with the longish hair often times knows a lot about a guns history and design (A Remington 51 comes to mind.). I think working there would quickly test anyones patience.

[Rob454]

That place blows

[jello2594]

When I did a PPT there a couple months back, I noticed they had a Mauser Broomhandle handgun, with the optional stock attached, making it an AW.

[gonzo1510]

I was there today and asked about lowers to the balding gentleman (reminded me of the Farva character from super troopers) in his late thirties... While he was polite, he told me that they (Retting) will not carry them because they are "Assault Weapons". They are illegal even though they have a modified mag release.

Aside from that, I thought the prices were ok..

[jdogg2000]

Randy is a great guy, I've bought several guns from him and others there. I learned, however, not to bring up OLLs/EBRs because the employees there are convinced you are a criminal if you even talk about ARs with them.

[gonzo1510]

That's why I promptly left....

[bigmike82]

If they stopped being whiny little snots about PPTs, I'd be extremely happy with them.

[EOD Guy]

When I did a PPT there a couple months back, I noticed they had a Mauser Broomhandle handgun, with the optional stock attached, making it an AW.

I don't think so. There is nothing about a Mauser broomhandle, with or without a stock, that makes it an "assault weapon."

[jello2594]

yes it is. it's an SBR.

Edited to add: Actually, now that I'm researching, the Broomhandle may be exempt from SBR status... hmm.

I don't think so. There is nothing about a Mauser broomhandle, with or without a stock, that makes it an "assault weapon."

[EOD Guy]

yes it is. it's an SBR.

Edited to add: Actually, now that I'm researching, the Broomhandle may be exempt from SBR status... hmm.

You didn't say anything about an SBR.

Broomhandle Mausers with shoulder stocks have been removed from the provisions of the NFA and reclassed as curio and relic firearms under the GCA.

See Section III of the BATF Firearms Curios or Relics List.

[jello2594]

Thanks E.D. guy

[djleisure]

Most of the guys I've encountered there are very nice and cordial (and yes, I've done a couple PPT's there,) but they are very adamant about OLL's being illegal and do not want to hear anything otherwise. I actually did engage one of the customers there about legal ways he could own a PTR-91 while one of the Retting's dudes was signing out my gun. I mentioned Calguns and a couple of legal ways the customer could own a PTR-91 and the guy behind the counter actually agreed that the guy could get one, just not at their shop. This was about six months ago, so maybe they are slooooowly pulling their heads out of the sand.

Oh and I bought a WASR-22 there, which surprised the hell out of me! I know it's only a .22, but IT'S AN EVIL AK!!!! Good stuff.

[ke6guj]

I don't think so. There is nothing about a Mauser broomhandle, with or without a stock, that makes it an "assault weapon."

Yes, a Broomhandle Mauser with a shoulder stock attached, is a AW because it is a semi-automatic centerfire rifle less than 30".

yes it is. it's an SBR.

Edited to add: Actually, now that I'm researching, the Broomhandle may be exempt from SBR status... hmm.

Yes, it is an SBR as well, but many broomhandles (not all IIRC) are specifically exempted from the NFA. And since they are legally possesed per federal law, they are exempt from CA's SBR regs, but not the AW regs.