the gun shop-lancaster...

[afteractionreport]

Walk in with my gf after reading badreviews because if the underground gun range...
Walk in say hi to the counter guy and he ignores me, whatever i thought....look around and another old guy asks if we need help. We talk and then i ask him if the do sse.
He replies " whats that?"
I explain and he says "thats illegal" i say i dont think thats right...long story short he stands by his statement and even throws in that mag rebuild kits are illegal too...
I tell him oh yeah after the first of this year thats right, he says its always been illegal...

First time ive been so disapointed...

[Fastattack]

I don't know what an 'sse' is either, but I do know that they play it very safe and stay away from practices that might be considered questionable, for better or worse that is what they do. I don't like one or two guys there, but everyone else if fine. They just aren't friendly until they know you. I believe most of the guys working the counter are volunteering their time and don't get paid. Having said all that, I still think it is the best gun store in the AV. The owner is brutally honest and when asked his opinion, he has talked me out of buying things he could have easily sold me. He is also a walking encyclopedia.

[kcheung2]

You read bad reviews beforehand...your experience confirmed it...why are you disappointed?

[afteractionreport]

Youre right cheung......

I think when they tell me single shot exemption is illegal im a lil bit

[afteractionreport]

Spreading incorrect info is bad for business

[ToxicWaste]

18 years ago, it was owned and operated by Jack First, and was quality, now they are not that friendly or knowledgeable.

[cabinetguy]

Spreading incorrect info is bad for business

Many shops don't know about SSE and it's legality. Others think it might be too close to the grey area, it is each businesses prerogative to conduct their business in a way they see fit. There really is only a handful of places that do a SSE, so go shop there if that's what you need.

As far as mag rebuild kits, yup, they are illegal. You missed that boat by a few months. You might want to get up to date on gun laws before you go and challenge someone on them.

[russ69]

Building AR15s is illegal also...according to them. They are a bunch of grey beards (so am I but I know what's going on at least).

[BKinzey]

...
I tell him oh yeah after the first of this year thats right, he says its always been illegal...

...You might want to get up to date on gun laws before you go and challenge someone on them.

He is up to date, it's the store employee who was wrong.

[afteractionreport]

CABINETGUY i dont think you read my post correctly...read before you challenge me...im new but not that new....

[morfeeis]

After calling them i made up my mind i never wanted to step foot in their shop. I miss safespace shooting, they didn't have much as far as inventory but man was their customer service awesome.

[50 Shooter]

I remember when Jack First owned it, only shop on the west coast that had the part I needed for my .22.

The store isn't that bad, never had trouble when there. Had my wife with me before and while walking around she was asking questions and getting plenty of help. I know that they shy away from certain things, so I don't ask.

Did you hit the pawn shop around the corner on Ave. I? They have some stuff, the guys are friendly and do their best to help. They know what's legal and what's not.

If you want crappy service while being charged 3-4 times what stuff is worth... Go to Santa Fe guns on Sierra Hwy in Palmdale. That short **** little bastard that works behind the counter is a real Dick. I was in the store one day, guy comes in asking if they had a smith. The guy was so upset in the end he walked out. I don't know how he keeps customers or the doors open with his attitude and prices.

The best was Sandy at High Desert Storm, not sure if she still owns the shop but she was very nice. Did PPT's, would order anything that was legal... That was always my first stop and then if I wasn't busy, the Gun Shop. SF was just for laughs, no customers no laughs and out the door.

[Gannicus]

Meh! I don't go to local gun stores or ranges for their expertise. If that was my requirement I'd have virtually no place to buy or transfer guns locally. I go to buy guns or use their facilities. As long as the prices are decent, no bad business practices, they don't treat me like a moron, the service is adequate, and their rules are reasonable I'm ok with it. Sometimes you have to put up with a little FUD to get what you're after. Tolerance is key.

[afteractionreport]

Got it gannicus....

[Pearlpower]

Have to agree, service is not up to par with that place, perhaps it was just a bad day the time I visited, however, initial impressions are everything, and my wallet goes where it's happy. OP, for SSE go to EBR in Thousand Oaks, you will not be disappointed.