The Types Of Gun Store Customers I Can't Stand
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4 күн бұрынColion Noir sits down with his good friend Cody to discuss the art of gun sales. In this relatable episode, Colion shares his early experiences hustling through gun shops and how his KZfaq channel started with reviews and collaborations with local stores.
Cody talks about his deep-rooted connection with firearms and his journey to becoming an expert in gun sales.
They delve into the psychology of gun sales, emphasizing the importance of understanding the wide gamut of customer needs and moods.
Cody shares insights on popular firearm choices, the significance of proficiency, and the role of humor in engaging customers.
They also discuss the appeal of hunting, night vision equipment, and tips about calibers for hog hunting.
Tune in for a fascinating conversation filled with expert advice, personal stories, and a deep appreciation for the gun community.
Whether you're a seasoned gun enthusiast or a newcomer, this episode offers valuable insights and entertaining anecdotes.
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@Lawlzinator 2 күн бұрын
I can't stand the gun store workers that act like they're doing the world a favor by showing up for work and taking your money
@absolutetuber 2 күн бұрын
this!
@lastminuteman 2 күн бұрын
Yup… i’ve never hated a customer that spent money 😁
@christianpercifield4019 2 күн бұрын
Fuck ain’t that the truth, sell me what I need, not what I want ❤
@HeWhoIsWhoHeIs 2 күн бұрын
I have walked into gun stores fully intending to buy something, and walked out empty handed 5 minutes later because the associate looked bothered by me daring to walk in.
@ceasarromero3438 2 күн бұрын
Gun shop employees are some of the nastiest, most arrogant people i've encountered.
@FirstLast-ff7qx 2 күн бұрын
Got a buddy who works at a sportman's. Some dude from germany came in and was in the firearm section n told him n the other employees " you should not be able to sell these weapons!" They ended up kickin him out. This is in PA
@Saint_Wolf_ 2 күн бұрын
Me being like "Why tho? Lmao"
@ADRay1999 2 күн бұрын
“You Ain’t in Germany Buddy, you’re in a country that acknowledges (for the most part) that it’s citizens have the right to keep and bear arms to be used against enemies foreign or domestic.”
@FirstLast-ff7qx 2 күн бұрын
@@ADRay1999 at that sportmans they got the 2a written huge on the wall. He said he pointed to it and said thats why. Bless sportsmans for being a big box store and staying true. For now anyway
@mikev8080 2 күн бұрын
That over near Shady Maple?
@einsteineinstein7782 2 күн бұрын
Chambersburg?
@The2ndFirst 2 күн бұрын
Thank god for gun store clerks. They know everything about everything and can never be wrong or obnoxious.
@1911GreaterThanALL 2 күн бұрын
What? Which clerk said that?
@louisgiardina8918 2 күн бұрын
Lmao
@corvetteman0714 2 күн бұрын
@@1911GreaterThanALLI think he’s being sarcastic.
@MrZebtoog 2 күн бұрын
As a previous gun clerk id much rather be that than a moron customer who literally knows nothing and likes to kick tires and waste everyone's time
@och70 2 күн бұрын
@@MrZebtoog If that's how you view potential customers, it's good that you're a previous gun clerk.
@RookCustoms 2 күн бұрын
Gun store guys that project like they know everything... The worst. Can't recount how many times I have over heard a store owner pass along some bullshit to a customer.
@NamorVendetta 2 күн бұрын
He should have told him: it’s in case the Germans attack
@Day-OSeven5SS 2 күн бұрын
Hey. Some times it’s just ear hustling.
@grumpycat5991 2 күн бұрын
Customer Groupies also do this and they are equally insufferable.
@OC_Lofton 2 күн бұрын
About 6 months after the Walther PPQ hit the market, I ran into "Glock Guy" behind the counter of my FFL while picking up my rifle. I was looking at the full sized PPQs and M&Ps. After 15 to 20 minutes of why Glocks were better, it was apparent - he was only going to sell me a Glock. I still don't own a Glock.
@Arthurian. 2 күн бұрын
What is a customer groupie? @@grumpycat5991
@saxon1177 2 күн бұрын
I'm an Army veteran with nothing to prove and I hate gun store employees that come off with the smug, tough guy act. I just want to tell them, "Lighten up, Francis." 😉
@jrico8546 2 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂 Good ish💪🏼💯✌🏼
@gforce0311 2 күн бұрын
Stripes😂
@seanfortine2707 2 күн бұрын
I once new a former Army Ranger. I was at a gun show with him once he didn't know the civilian market well, but he had nothing to prove so it was kind of amusing to see him unfazed by the obnoxious tacti-cool guys working the booths treating him like a total n00b.
@darkgardener9577 2 күн бұрын
As a vet myself I find fellow vets, although rarer, to be some of the worst in that aspect though.... nothing worse than a MP who's got it stuck in his or her head since they did MOUT training and raided a few barracks rooms/bases houses ....they're BASICALLY the same as a CAG/DEVGRU operator and thus know everything and everyone else is dumb. Again, they aren't common but I've bumped into a few and it's so cringe it gives me 2nd hand embarrassment.
@Mr.Constitutionalist427 2 күн бұрын
💯 agree brother, like when they try to tell me that 7.62x39 can penetrate better than a 5.56x45... we tested those two round in Iraq on our ESapi plates, the 5.56x45 took 1 to 2 rounds to get through while the 7.62x39 took 2 to 4 rounds. Speed kills. Obviously I prefer 7.62x51 over either wish they allowed us AR10s for basic service weapons back then, but that new 6.8x51 is going to be fire!!!
@ZitaGenovese Күн бұрын
Someone needs to do "gun store clerks I cant stand" video.
@jamescoburn6191 Күн бұрын
The clerk that has zero muzzle discipline.
@greattribulation1388 Күн бұрын
The clerk that’s very dismissive, like “you’re not gonna buy it.” Then I’m like “not from you.”
@jasonm949 Күн бұрын
Colon won't dare touch that.
@DOA220 Күн бұрын
The clerk that doesn't realize the internet exists-- "oh I can order that for you"... yeah, so can I! and not for your 40% upcharge. Get with the times! also, a 40-50$ transfer fee is absurd! I will just go to your competition 20$ transfer, then spend the other 30$+ in their store on ammo and accessories!
@InitialFailure Сағат бұрын
The clerk that's an "expert." They rattle off about how 10mm was made because of the Miami shootout, misquote random gun laws, etc. The clerk that's a NAVYSEALDELTASNIPERDIVERRANGERMARSOC- They've served in the Australian-American war and were the 3,000th SEAL taken POW of the 260 that served in Vietnam. They make dubious claims about war stories with a lot of "ya knows" and it's odd when you as a customer are a vet yourself and ask what their VA % is. "My records were lost in a fire." Uh huh. The clerk that somehow knows what you need. Nah, unless it's solicited, if I'm just looking, I'm just looking. Prime example, the dude in the video, the fella just said, striker fire is the way to go due to manual of arms. Shouldn't a revolver then be the go-to if manual of arms (for a first-time buyer) is the concern? These clerks, man they just have these crazy opinions of themselves. That's my Ted talk.
@tylerz4546 2 күн бұрын
I used to work retail, so i know how rude and aggravating customers can be. That being said, especially as a first generation gun owner (parents moved from suburban NY to rural Ohio), a disproportionate number of gun store employees were just rude, snobby, kurt, and condescending when my ignorance showed. I swear, the gun community can be so brutal to EACH OTHER.
@Buletspunge555 2 күн бұрын
I work a counter now as my 3rd job. The personalities I encounter in my coworkers make me not want to be around them at times. Some of them are just rude/mean/arrogant. Too many are willing to assert themselves over another person that they disagree with.
@mikewithers299 2 күн бұрын
Most gun owners on this channel and a few others are actually very helpful to those new or about to be new gun owners. I've seen many times in the comment sections where seasoned owners help new owners disspell myths they heard online and point the potential buyer away from making bad purchases. Don't get me wrong, they are some armchair commandos throwing around their esteemed knowledge instead of helping someone but for the most part, 2a people want to help inform and educate those new buyers from making a mistake on their purchase.
@bullyboy131 2 күн бұрын
Right. You don't BestBuy clerks being jerks to someone trying to buy a computer
@jefflebowski3784 Күн бұрын
I’ve seen that a few times, but for the most part I’ve had the good fortune to frequent gun stores in which the employees are trying to be nice and genuinely helpful. I think part of the problem is that customers are often embarrassed to let on that they are inexperienced or worse maybe are the guys who know some guns but are embarrassed to acknowledge that they don’t know everything about every gun. So the customer tries to act like they know more than they do. I think it might be difficult at times for the employee to gauge the customer and adopt a suitable sales behavior in such cases. I personally try and make it as easy as I can - e.g. “I’ve already got a couple of 9mms but I’ve never handled this one here before, can you tell me what you know about it?”
@tylerz4546 Күн бұрын
@@jefflebowski3784 That would be fair. I definitely made no attempt to cover up my "newb-ness". Honestly the younger the employee is, the friendlier they were! Usually the worst experiences I had were the older folks that looked retired but figured they'd sell some guns on the side. lol
@freesoulsoldierdavid9883 2 күн бұрын
I had an accident at work today and got taken to the ER. While waiting the obligatory hour to be seen. I noticed a man wearing a black T-shirt with a white state of Texas and A R 15 on the front. Ni mentioned to him *nice shirt. Colion Noir??* He laugh and I instantly knew he was a good guy
@mjay6245 2 күн бұрын
You only had to wait an hour to be seen at an ER? Where tf do you live?
@col.cottonhill6655 2 күн бұрын
@@mjay6245yea I live in a decent so cal suburb and went in the late evening. I didn't see a doctor for several hours. I felt better and checked myself out! Lol
@Theendisnear429 2 күн бұрын
@@mjay6245 😂
@Mwahahaha23 2 күн бұрын
Have you considered writing a book about this?😂
@xXYellowFlashXx 2 күн бұрын
@@mjay6245it’s actually longer , depends on the hospitals, also they go by level of emergency :/
@Doorkicker505 2 күн бұрын
A more interesting video would be - Types of Gun Store Employees I Hate.
@Gerald2121 2 күн бұрын
The types that side eyes me like I'm a criminal for looking at their products. 😳👀😳
@jameskirk3 2 күн бұрын
It would be more original.
@JaredWicke 2 күн бұрын
The comission based ones, their whole vocabulary is Glock, Stacaato, Daniel Defense.
@Gerald2121 2 күн бұрын
@@JaredWicke In there for a bolt action hunting rifle, "But you should really check out this glock."🤣😂🤣
@HeWhoIsWhoHeIs 2 күн бұрын
They forget they're basically just clerks.
@home4lunch 2 күн бұрын
Need a Part 2: "The Types of Gun Store Employees I Can't Stand!"
@KeystoneSurvival 2 күн бұрын
I can’t stand the types that point guns at me.
@SaundersE5 2 күн бұрын
That’s a no hell no.
@Cereal_Killer007 2 күн бұрын
Then they dont deserve to own a gun
@miask 2 күн бұрын
That’s an automatic rejection from the store.
@KeystoneSurvival 2 күн бұрын
@@miasknot around here.
@ContentEnjoyer-gm3ky 2 күн бұрын
@misak Nice pun
@davidkeetz 2 күн бұрын
I get annoyed by smug gun store employees who subconsciously gatekeep because they feel like if you don’t share their mindset, you’re a tourist.
@AcidSh33tz 2 күн бұрын
100% facts
@thedrummer7673 2 күн бұрын
Yep...and there are A LOT of them.
@1911GreaterThanALL 2 күн бұрын
I think it has more to do with firearms manufacturer selling incentives. It isn't really about brand loyalty.
@MrZebtoog 2 күн бұрын
Bruh as a previous salesman the f ton of tourists is ridiculous, i guarantee no other industry is as infected with tourists
@diltzm 2 күн бұрын
@@MrZebtoogyou're forgetting car sales and idk maybe tourism... lot's of tourists there.
@lil8up607 2 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I wasnt able to walk the woods with a firearm legally in Missouri before 11yrs old ( min hunter Ed age)....as soon as 1998 came and I turned 11 I was truly free. Pellet guns got me through til I was 9 then I wanted a 75$ bolt action Steven's 20ga from a local pawn shop...my mom said if I can get the money she'll buy it. Sold the most candy out of my grade at school and won 100$. Gave it to my mom and got my first gun and haven't looked back. (No male figure to teach me anything either at first....4 years later my mom married a master gunsmith! 😅😅😅😅 I'm forever grateful to that man, may he rest in peace!
@thedude8976 8 сағат бұрын
Awesome story 👏 more people should have that upbringing.
@michaelperkins3003 2 күн бұрын
Walked into many guns stores and they act like they have been inconvenienced by answering some questions. I leave and give my business to stores that are more mature and professional.
@jrico8546 2 күн бұрын
No doubt!💪🏼💯✌🏼
@natehill8069 22 сағат бұрын
Thats true of ANY specialty store. Car dealer, model trains, hardware stores, etc. Obviously not applicable to Walmart and similar since those stores dont have salespeople.
@michaelperkins3003 21 сағат бұрын
@natehill8069 Yes is some ways. The gun store people can be a step above.
@Rubberthumper 2 күн бұрын
The people who are willing to throw their rights away is what is worst. A man in a gun store was talking about, why would you need an AR with more than 10 rounds and was too comfortable talking about how no one else should either.
@donvergas4855 10 сағат бұрын
I happen to work in a shop that started off by selling Old West style firearms... levers, single actions... that kinda thing. So we have more than any other shop in the valley. We're a fudd magnet because of it, but I try not to let it bug me. I'm happy to sell anything anybody can want. And I try my best to be informative when it comes to the old west and new west... *But Holy Fuuuu
@derekofalltrades5494 2 күн бұрын
As a previous cabela's employee, avoid that store. They literally only care about those stupid credit cards. I could've sold every gun behind the counter in a day, but if i didn't get someone to sign up for a credit card; i failed. One of the club managers came up to me and was trying to get everyone fired up to sign people up for a credit card and she was like "alright Derek, how many are you gonna get today?" "Probably none because i don't care about them." Had a talking to from the general manager after that. I quit a week later.
@nerored6235 2 күн бұрын
A happy return customer is far better than someone stuck trickle paying on a credit card. In my opinion.
@jdwar11 2 күн бұрын
@@nerored6235one would think so but not in the corporate world on set agendas.
@richardfrost7575 2 күн бұрын
Prior to cabelas being bought out by bass pro, the cabelas in Hammond Indiana was one of the best places for guns and reloading supplies ( on a big box level) store I personally have ever experienced, the employees were top notch, while they still had a slight push for their credit card stuff it wasn't primary, and prices were decent. Thankfully some of the original ( to me that is) employees are still there, however they are not as happy and the credit card side sucks ( long story to explain) as well as merchandise gone to hell. ( another long story) I see what you are saying and agree with you quitting. The worst thing to happen to Cabelas was being bought out and forced to change products and how employees deal with customers in my opinion you did the correct thing quitting, the stores loss of what used to be at least in my experience their typical excellent and happy employee. The remaining excellent employees say it's still all good but the look of contentment and happiness in their eyes is not what it was from before the takeover.
@carbonclaw7280 2 күн бұрын
Walmart's the same way about the credit cards. And people at the checkout are looking to scan their items and leave. They don't want to be pitched on getting a CC they can't afford or don't need.
@bk9951 2 күн бұрын
It's annoying when stores push their credit cards on consumers. If we want it one then we'll ask about it
@224valk4 2 күн бұрын
The guy that has done everything! He butt's into your conversations, like hes your best bud
@johnklein4558 2 күн бұрын
Worked at a gun shop for years. “If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me “What gun should I get?” I’d have to ask a LOT of questions before and invariably they’d be confused/upset when we were done and I didn’t recommend the gun their gun owning friend told them they should get. Also had to deal with customers who were sold a gun from another shop that they shouldn’t have been sold due to their physical limitations / infirmities or size or inexperience…etc. Question #1 would be “What do you intend to use this gun for? Is it to shoot bullseye competition? To shoot sporting clays, skeet..? To carry for self defense? To have in the home for self defense…?” Then I’d ask about their experience level.
@fatguy9 2 күн бұрын
Then after 30 minutes of figuring out what gun they should get they tell you their budget is $18.50
@Buletspunge555 2 күн бұрын
Or they buy online, after all that personalized service, get you to do the transfer, and in the end, realize they paid the same if not a few dollars more.
@filmandfirearms 2 күн бұрын
Had a lady come in recently looking for a gun. Clearly new gun owner, nothing wrong with that, so I asked her what she planned to use it for. She indignantly replied "For my own personal protection." As if there aren't countless other perfectly legal reasons why someone might want a gun. Even personal protection has more than one potential set of needs a gun could fill. She then went on about how she used to concealed carry all the time and she went to classes and all that. Seeing how she held a gun, if she went a class, she needs a refund, because she was doing the stereotypical "woman who is terrified of guns and thinks they're going to go nuclear at any moment" grip. After all this, showing her a Sig P320, a Glock 19, a Walther PDP, she says her budget is $300. She ended up fixating on an FMK which we had only ordered in the store out of curiosity and it turned out to be one of the worst guns I've ever handled. I don't particularly like Taurus, but a G2C or G3C would be an objectively better gun in every way and you'd save about $10
@randomguy3034 Күн бұрын
Weird thing to be upset about.
@nailgunsniper Күн бұрын
@@Buletspunge555even after you told them they’ll pay more in taxes and shipping, they still go online. Then, 12 hours after they made the order, they’re calling you with, “When will my order arrive?” When it does arrive, the delivery guy hasn’t even left the parking lot when the customer walks in, all hyped up, demanding to get their purchase. Like he was sitting in the parking lot, waiting for FedEx to arrive. I understand those who don’t purchase online won’t get the process but the impatience needs to be checked.
@rdmiller901 2 күн бұрын
I have noticed many gun store employees that were absolute jerks!!!
@wizardofahhhs759 2 күн бұрын
MOST of them.
@wiledman2430 Күн бұрын
Yeah apparently it's a problem when I wanna walk in and look around.
@wizardofahhhs759 Күн бұрын
@@rdmiller901 I actually stopped going into one of the lgs in my town, the dude would literally stand behind me bent looking over my shoulder like he thought I was gonna load the gun and rob the place or something.
@davidschwartz5127 Күн бұрын
Yes, that type of person seems to naturally migrate to those positions, something for electrical supply house counter clerks.
@Fitingbros101 Күн бұрын
they generally attract fake badasses to work there. Can't really avoid it, especially these days.
@michaelholt8590 2 күн бұрын
My advice for buying at a gun store. 1. Know what you want. 2. Ask those people nothing.
@11481 2 күн бұрын
The people saying how they hate types of gun store employees might be interested to know that the the guy who buys everything online after wasting time in the store is part of the cause. Good employees aren't cheap, and margins in this industry are razor thin. I've been on both sides of the counter, and everyone is an A-Hole. It's not a coincidence that mom and pop gun stores are a thing of the past.
@TheCannell76 2 күн бұрын
👍
@TheBirdDemon 2 күн бұрын
100%
@FuAzzi 2 күн бұрын
I would 100% rather buy something that I can see and hold first. But the douche bag gun store employees prevent me from doing that. I don’t need anyone to give me any of their time, until I have walked through and looked at everything the store has to offer. Then, and only then, do I need any of their precious time. Instead, I get followed around, and asked questions…. After I’ve already answered their questions with, “I don’t need help, I’m just looking” The ones that leave me alone, still side eye me like I’m going to jump the counter and grab all the empty guns, while they are clearly armed. All I want to do is see if they have anything that interests me. After I’ve looked at the entire store, and have all my questions ready, I don’t need anything. The few that I have gotten to the question phase with, still are a holes. Answering me like I’m a first grader. I don’t get that online shopping. As much as I hate not supporting local independent companies, I refuse to give money to someone that clearly dislikes me.
@ardmagnuson7403 2 күн бұрын
You could have easily got another half hour of crazy stories from Cody. Bring him back for more if you can. Great show.
@themotuwolf 2 күн бұрын
Nothing worse in a gun shop than a sales person that makes you feel like you're bothering them. like leaving money on the table because you can't get your face out of your phone.
@oldsman7 2 күн бұрын
Surely the number 1 spot belongs to the Fudd.
@Saint_Wolf_ 2 күн бұрын
DEAD ORBIT LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO
@minuteman2547 2 күн бұрын
Absolutely! For sure don't trust the guy that's been in the game longer than you have been alive; fought in two wars and raised a family. Good power move.
@anonanon4006 2 күн бұрын
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@andrewvachon1943 2 күн бұрын
@@minuteman2547Fudd knows no age, and considering your comment I can assume you are one.
@Restorationshopyt 2 күн бұрын
@minuteman2547 What kind of stupid comment is this? Fudds come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Do you even know what a fudd is? More accurately spelled FUD - Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. Anyone from any age group or walk of life can be a FUD. I would submit to you that anyone who suggests blindly trusting someone old on firearm related topics just because they’re old is probably pretty ignorant themselves. There are PLENTY of old timers who have little or no real firearms knowledge or experience, but THINK they do, but in reality have no business trying to tell others anything about guns.
@Zelousfear 2 күн бұрын
My woman started with the glock 43x and then shot the 1911 ... I miss my 1911
@andrewvachon1943 2 күн бұрын
Well that is a downgrade if I have ever seen one. 1911s are stupid and people need to stop buying them.
@dogrum1 2 күн бұрын
@@andrewvachon1943what a terrible opinion. Having shot many pistols from 22lr to 45 in polymer and steel frames I can confidently say my Bul Armory 1911 is the finest pist0l I own and a dream to sho0t. That has also been the opinion of the many new sho0ters I have taken to the range after trying all my other pist0ls.
@Restorationshopyt 2 күн бұрын
@andrewvachon1943 I’m not a 1911 fanboy at all, but what a stupid comment 🤦♂️
@ericreichert1382 2 күн бұрын
I had to build a .300blk because my wife stole my suppressed scorpion.
@dashcammer4322 Күн бұрын
@@ericreichert1382 Why didn't you just buy another suppressed Scorpion?
@dirkx2350 2 күн бұрын
I don’t even buy guns at stores anymore because 90% of clerks are douchebags. Maybe discuss that.
@adub1300 49 минут бұрын
You won’t be able to do your PSA transfers anymore if you don’t support local gun stores 😂
@Jdcakamatsu9 2 күн бұрын
I’m brand new to the scene and was very intimidated my first time in-big burly dudes with beards, tats and whatever. That dude just sold me an expensive pistol because he new I didn’t no shit. Second time in, another dude greeted me, shook my hand and walked me through the whole thing.
@terryhubbard1141 2 күн бұрын
That had to be the best gun and hunting conversation I have ever listened to. Good stories and good advice....Thanks
@Nexesys 2 күн бұрын
The only type of store that can actively hate their customer base. There is nothing worse than going to a gun store where they look down on you for being uninformed. Too many gun stores are this way. A lot of missed opportunities, aren't you paid to give a knowledgeable opinion, no matter how many times you have to tell it.
@dashcammer4322 Күн бұрын
Bicycle shops. Surf shops. Every fast food restaurant.
@tommythuntdeer 2 күн бұрын
Great discussion! I worked at a retail gun shop and I could definitely relate to everything that was said here in this video. I tried to never steer anyone away from something they came in to buy. But then, as my experience and knowledge grew, I tried to direct them (the buyers) with their best interests in mind. A training class was always recommended for first time buyers.
@troublets3060 2 күн бұрын
Customers that drive me nuts that I observe while waiting to purchase… one of the top is a guy shopping for his girl without her. I have found handguns I just love until I feel how it fits in my hand. Next is the guy that tells other customers what they don’t want. I like the conversation with some people at the counter. I like to hear what they liked or didn’t like. It’s a little bit of a research thing. But don’t tell me what I do and don’t want. The counter person that drives me nuts is the person that has good resources on certain firearms but don’t bring them in to the conversation. Instead they steer someone away from something because they heard something but admit they don’t know how true it is. Also the counter person that doesn’t find out what type of use you intend for the firearm. I once watched a lady being shown a bunch a $700+ handguns. They ran the whole range of types. Then it came out… she was just looking for a plinking BB gun. 🤷
@paulfretz6777 2 күн бұрын
I have issues with the guys who come into the store and want to see every single gun in the store, then act like they know everything about every gun they touch. I know some, not near enough. There are guys out there who have forgotten more than I have ever known, I listen, then I ask questions, then I do my research.
@filmandfirearms 2 күн бұрын
And those same guys never buy anything, not even ammo. They'll nitpick everything, beat you down, and never even buy anything. I had a guy recently come back 2 weeks later just to prove me wrong about the velocity of a box of .22 LR. I was off by 40 fps, which can easily be the difference from one round to the next
@The2aAdvocate Күн бұрын
The ones that will pass their “expertise” to every other customer in the store without being asked. Normally it’s all incorrect bs or personal opinions of brands and not the actual quality of the firearms. They’ll also always mention they want to check with their gun guy” who was in the military and clearly didn’t use firearms or a cop who just says get a glock.
@twigsaregood 2 күн бұрын
I'm glad to see you gravitating towards doing some hunting related content every now and again. Great video and great guest!
@Anakin-Skywalker. 2 күн бұрын
I worked at “Turners Outdoorsman” In California, So many snobby customers and gun clerks, It’s fucking Los Angeles, No one knows shit about guns unless you are into it heavy, the gun clerks(Fellow employees), act like you’re stupid for not knowing every law, I took time at my job to explain weapons and the laws and why the Federal government outlaws certain things, My manager would get pissed because I was taking longer for each customer, but I had people come in and ask for me and advice from me, Over other clerks, I since quit that job And my manager didn’t even say thanks or bye or anything when I left, Total prick. But I’m always looking for jobs with firearms but in Cali it’s hard to come across shops that are close to one another. *In short, Clerks are Dicks a lot of time, And you’ll get occasional clerks who actually care*
@dannysllrs Күн бұрын
Been in that same situation. I literally made a 7K dollar sale, a high dollar AR, Sig Rattler, and a really nice Kimber 1911 all together in one bundle . I was the new guy still with being there maybe 2 months. I was getting eyed by all the other guys and they’d be rubbernecking as they walked by. After that things seemed different towards me and not in the greatest way. Didn’t get a good job or way to go. I got let go a couple weeks after that too. Like you I got not even a handshake or a thanks for working with us. I felt a lot of jealousy and we weren’t even getting commission, that $10 an hr wasn’t worth any of the BS, some people out there make more at McDonald’s!
@Anakin-Skywalker. Күн бұрын
@@dannysllrs bro if could Like this 100 times I would, Those Daniel defense ARs are so expensive and no commission, I sold a nice Daniel defense rifle, AND a Anaconda 44.Mag, and the disrespect I get from my boss who never even said thanks, like what a fucking asshole, so I feel you brother.
@skylynx2000 Күн бұрын
This is why I like smaller mom and pop gun stores here where I live in Oklahoma. Down to earth people open to any question, don’t treat you like a piece of dirt when you enter and don’t pressure you into buying anything or act like your taking up too much of their time
@daggerkettenring Күн бұрын
Same here. Luckily, I have the best mom and pop gun store in NW Oklahoma in my town. The owner is always available to answer questions, whether you're buying or not. Prices are great, ammo is always in stock, and nobody bothers you unless you ask for help. They have an on-site range that they will let you shoot the gun you're interested in so you know exactly what you're getting. I stay completely away from big box stores for my guns and ammo.
@Mozetty Сағат бұрын
I love mom and pop gun shops there sadly isn’t that many close to me
@randallboone9375 2 күн бұрын
I really want to support my local gun shop, but I get everything sooo much cheaper on the internet.
@joshuarichford9936 2 күн бұрын
I'm the same way I like the ma and pa shops but man academy is usually 100 cheaper
@jiminica Күн бұрын
i just rather go to my local shop. if they can't meet the price, i at least use them to do the transfer.
@davidgordon6785 Күн бұрын
I got one local shop that deal with (they just moved into a much bigger store), since I moved from NJ to PA. Cabela's really turned me off, couldn't get or find a salesperson to help.. I can spend my money elsewhere.
@dsashmore02 2 күн бұрын
How about the types of gun store clerks I can’t stand.
@HeWhoIsWhoHeIs 2 күн бұрын
@@dsashmore02 PSA: Gun store clerk DOES NOT automatically mean "firearms instructor" or "expert".
@robertdinicola9225 2 күн бұрын
Im a gunsmith and rso. The 18 yo kid wants to check me? Says if i get a jam, come get him to clear it! 😂 im not lettin you near my guns junior!😂
@stanleydrew8126 2 күн бұрын
The clerk that takes advantage of the first timer or new to firearms person that follows the guidance of the staff and buys something different from what they went to get. They probably push guns that don't sell that well. That happened to 2 women I know. Sell people what they want.
@apokatastasian2831 2 күн бұрын
My nephew wanted a first rifle and I had him sold on a ruger precision .22 to practice and get his safety and skills up. he came back with a 9mm garand clone from a brand i've never heard of and i know...that the clerk sold him some crappy gun noone else would buy because he didnt know any better and thought it was cool. I made the mistake of teasing him about it and he sold it for 1/3 what he paid and lost interest in shooting entirely. what a .....
@Ronin_Noir Күн бұрын
Reading the comment section about the can’t stands is the main reason I try to avoid gun stores altogether and starting building out my own firearms (rifles and pistols) to avoid the smug, uptight and self righteous “I am better than you” attitudes of gun store clerks who think they are above you just because they sell firearms. If I have to order an item online required to use an FFL or a part I can’t find online; I just walk in, pay for it, and leave with minimal interaction. I know independent gunsmiths who actually started their own business of just repairing, fabricating and working on guns from having to work inside gun stores and they are they only ones I do business with.
@drewmatthews4559 2 күн бұрын
What a great guy! Colion you nailed this podcast! I feel like you made us feel like Cody is a good friend now. It made me feel like Let's go shoot and come back to the house and grill out and have some beers. What a cool guy! He is straight up and no bs/ ego . Stright up guy. I live in SC and he made me feel like damn I need to go to his shop. Too bad it so far away but if I visit Texas I definitely got to stop in. Thank you CN for you hard work for the 2a community! What a good video!
@stairman3151 2 күн бұрын
I never met a gun I didn't like!
@Miasaint10 2 күн бұрын
I have. Mossberg MC1SC, Handgun. Definitely don't recommend. Lol Buuuuuut the MC2SC.... Funny enough, my go-to EDC.
@donovanchilton5817 2 күн бұрын
I have. Many. lol.
@Restorationshopyt 2 күн бұрын
Guessing you don’t have much experience with firearms yet then. There are plenty of garbage/junk firearms out there. Bryco/Jennings was making horrendously low quality junk pistols in the ‘70s and 80s. Cast zinc slides, blowback actions, shoot horribly and cracked slides all the time, and were just terrible to shoot. As just one example, of many many others. They were the precursor to the Hi-Points, only even much worse quality. At least Hi-Points don’t typically crack slides left and right, though they are essentially an ever so slightly more refined version of the same Saturday night special concept.
@Gerald2121 2 күн бұрын
First gun I met I didn't like was a Bersa Thunder.😫💩
@nevercomply1317 2 күн бұрын
I have a list
@Jimtheneals 2 күн бұрын
When buying guns and computers the first thing is to ask what they want to use it for.
@MyCatCarriesAGlock 2 күн бұрын
Can very much attest to the "where the hell is this coming from?" comment from Colion. I once had a guy come in to my shop and swear up and down that a High Point was the best gun, though he'd never held one in his life. I let him hold him the high point and his opinion very quickly changed.
@sstjacques 2 күн бұрын
I dont shop at one of my local gun stores, because they did not remove the covid barriers, even in 2024 and yelling to the employees on other side to ask questions that they cant hear ya on, got ridiculous, so I walked out never to go back. Maybe owner will see my post on your channel and take a hint. 😆
@codyhennings 2 күн бұрын
6 minutes made it in quick this time. Love your efforts keep it up.
@markcmann 2 күн бұрын
It’s so stupid that you had to cut out the name of the gun store every time he mentioned it, KZfaq is so lame when it comes to their idiotic policies…
@7gfh7 20 сағат бұрын
One of the best videos on YT. I feel like cracking open a beer with you both around a firepit. Thank you both.
@mikewithers299 2 күн бұрын
Colion this was a great podcast. Im fortunate to have found a LGS that is very friendly, helpful, and supportive when i or others shop there. Its the only place i shop for years.
@stevekynard6658 2 күн бұрын
My wife wanted a handgun for ccw. She hated recoil and didn't like racking the slide on a semi auto. I showed her a picture of a Ruger LCR in 22 lr. She loved it so I gave her the money and she bought one. She became very proficient with it. We both knew a 22 lr isn't the best carry caliber but 8 hot 22's can absolutely change a bad guys mind. That and they're cheap to practice with.
@seanpanza1970 2 күн бұрын
I’ve changed my mind on a .22 lr for a defense pistol here recently. Watched some ballistics tests on some of the hot shooters like federal punch and CCI stingers. I sure wouldn’t want to be hit by them. I have a Walther P22 and when I put the hot rounds through it you can definitely tell the difference. That LCR you chose is definitely a nice little pistol.
@dashcammer4322 Күн бұрын
the .22 LR has sent a lot of people to the ER and/or given the coroner another case.
@7gfh7 20 сағат бұрын
I like how you said you gave her the money. 😂
@lobbyrobby 2 күн бұрын
This was great. Have this guy back on again someday. I know a little about firearms but in no way an expert. I'm probably one of those customers that asks dumb questions but if you don't know you don't know. I'm thinking about buying my first suppressor. I have no idea how the process works. Fortunately my local gun store has great people working there.
@kalejut 2 күн бұрын
Great conversation, very much enjoyed it🥰
@Taskorilla 2 күн бұрын
We need more podcasts like this specific episode. This was good.
@garryharris9098 2 күн бұрын
As far as gun stores the clerk makes not much difference. I generally do research on what I want and tell my sweet young wife and she pays for it while I fill out the paperwork.
@timspellman47 2 күн бұрын
I can't stand the price gouging gun stores. There is one in my area where every gun they sell is $100-$300 more than you can find it at most places.
@oldmangreywolf6892 2 күн бұрын
We got stores that do that with ammo too. $10 dollars a box of 223, $15 at the gouging store. The factories and middle men are only a dollar difference.
@user-kp3eq1uj8e Күн бұрын
It’s the convience tax lol.
@carnakthemagnificent336 2 күн бұрын
Saved this video for future reference. Very good. Gracias.
@pranc236 2 күн бұрын
Im with colion on walking into a store. Only online guns i bought was because stores didnt have the exact model or the price was extra high. I will go check out his shop. Great convo.
@waltski4375 2 күн бұрын
Very enjoyable discussion, thank you! Wish I lived closer to Dallas.
@joshbixby7265 2 күн бұрын
Be careful of what you wish for. Dallas sucks and it takes a long time to escape it. Rural Texas, yes.
@Restorationshopyt 2 күн бұрын
@joshbixby7265 This is 100% truth. The only people who claim they love Dallas are those who have never lived anywhere else and simply don’t know any better. Dallas is NOT Texas. It’s California, except a lot hotter and more humid, zero scenery and rapidly moving further left.
@larryolson397 2 күн бұрын
@@Restorationshopytshit, I'm in Tyler and even it's getting to close to Dallas these days.
@davelindgren5245 2 күн бұрын
It is so hard to keep good people behind the gun counter. I have been watching the people come and go at my range/gun store. It must be really challenging for management to keep people.
@Iamshields632 2 күн бұрын
I tried to make sure when I went into a gun store for the first time a month ago to just let the person behind the counter guide me. I let them know size wise about what I was looking for just based on some brief research but said I was open. And I let them take me around and explain various things. I was just nervous because I didn't know how it would go. And I came out of it very happy. They were extremely friendly and offered me A LOT of great information and suggestions. Now after following their advice and other's in that industries advice I'm close to my first purchase. I'm excited, and a bit nervous. But I know the nervousness will pass with training.
@andrewgraham8330 Күн бұрын
I'd love to see more videos like this. Great content!
@hellishcyberdemon7112 2 күн бұрын
I cant stand gun store owners who act like im a pesant because they want a down payment to hold the SIG MCX Spear, left and went to another one that let me hold it and see if i liked it
@Restorationshopyt 2 күн бұрын
That’s absurd. It’s not even that expensive a gun, and certainly not rare.
@KoffinKicker 2 күн бұрын
That's wild. The shop I use let me handle a brand new Colt Python with no issues. $1400+ revolver, and they didn't even flinch. They had a Wilson Combat 1911 as well and were cool and let me hold it to check it out. Never crossed my mind not to ask, lol. Got them a sale.
@Painfulwhale360 2 күн бұрын
Down payment to hold a firearm? I’ve never heard of that before.
@seanpanza1970 2 күн бұрын
They probably have had people run out the door with them. Theft even in a gun store is a real thing. Ammo theft is crazy right now.
@hellishcyberdemon7112 2 күн бұрын
@seanpanza1970 it left a very bad taste in my mouth, ironic since the store is so close I could walk
@Timothy-NH 2 күн бұрын
It's interesting; I've done a lot of training, been through some guns, shot some other stuff. On the hand, I've been a photographer for over 30 years, been through a lot more camera gear than I have firearms and shooting gear, and what you talk about in firearm progression from first gun to current gun seems to be the same path when I introduce people into real photography, and how I see equipment choices change after they take some real photography classes from true experts in the field.
@Laszlo34 2 күн бұрын
Fun talk, thanks guys!! I hope I'm never that guy who just wastes your time. :) I'd rather buy in person for sure. Keep up the great work!
@jbcoker 10 сағат бұрын
Today I purchased a shotgun at Academy Sports and outdoors in Portland Texas. The young lady that hand led the transaction was fantastic. She has an in depth knowledge of firearms in general an specifically shotguns. She told me about her upcoming hunting trip to Alaska. Point is it is so refreshing to have a salesperson who knows the product and are personable with their customer..
@HeWhoIsWhoHeIs 2 күн бұрын
Just a reminder while you're bashing your customers: We feed you. Show us some respect.
@taylormullis4942 2 күн бұрын
Who is he bashing?
@HeWhoIsWhoHeIs 2 күн бұрын
@@taylormullis4942 The title of the video, my dude. Might as well say "The types of people that give me money and put a roof over my head that I don't like".
@daa3417 2 күн бұрын
@@HeWhoIsWhoHeIsThe title is click bait, he never actually does it.
@larryolson397 2 күн бұрын
@@HeWhoIsWhoHeIsso you didn't watch a fucking minute. Cool. 🤡🤡
@Painfulwhale360 2 күн бұрын
Yeesh, take it easy, dude, sheesh, geesh
@awesomefan935 2 күн бұрын
The one that claims to know everything and isn’t willing to listen to advice from someone that has more experience.
@sonofmandalore 2 күн бұрын
This, and it can be said about gun store clerks as well.
@miask 2 күн бұрын
I learned the most by listening and watching. Never be afraid to ask questions either. Most folks are happy to answer.
@Princess_Celestia_ 2 күн бұрын
@@miaskI stopped asking questions when I asked the "expert" who ran the local gun store why he tried to sell me powder that wasn't correct for my colt navy, he tried to sell me rifle granulated powder and told me it was 100% for pistols. So I told him it wont shoot that powder, so he then told me "it's not the powder, your gun isn't shooting because it doesn't have a firing pin"... Really? A firing pin on a black powder piece? And the guy claims to be an expert on all things shooty... So I loaded a chamber with a round ball and 25 grains of that totally for pistols blackhorn powder and put a cap on the nipple and dragged him into the indoor range discharged it at the target, then put a second cap on that same nipple and repeated, 6 times I did this, then asked him "If it's no firing pin that is the problem, explain why the caps all detonated as intended but the charge failed to ignight?"
@HaveAblessedDay7777 2 күн бұрын
You need to do a video on “The type of gun store employees I can’t stand” instead and tag those stores so us enthusiasts can only go those as a last resort. That being said, I do appreciate these type of videos due to the fact they help the newbie’s. Great job brother and keep up the great videos!
@irafowlerjr.7492 2 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed, thanks
@ayayron7776 2 күн бұрын
*Very true!!*
@waynehendrix4806 2 күн бұрын
Interesting you mentioned the 642, after having several mod 85s with hammers chew up my belly, I ended up with a 642. I agree that it would possibly start a bad relationship with a younger, less experienced, and possibly female shooter. The weight and size makes it a really compact sys compliance firearm for those with experience.
@roberthicks2364 20 сағат бұрын
I've had bad experiences with store clerks and good experiences as well. Some dismiss you immediately if you have any differing opinions. Some are open to conversation and are really helpful.
@NoProJoe 2 күн бұрын
I moved from steel pistols to polymer pistols years ago. Now over the last years or so I'v been moving back into all steel pistols (1911/2011). There is just something about handling a single action steel pistol that feels right for me. It's definitely a personal choice and I don't believe there is any one size fits all choice. Great video Colion.
@Rick-fe8xn 2 күн бұрын
I'm the guy if I'm with friends, I just tell em to try everything fuck it were not in a rush lol. I also say don't be so brand loyal there's so much out there don't cheat yourself. Somebody might make something that just hits the sweet spot better. My wife was a glock girl never wanted to see anything else till she opened up some and found some great options
@jameskirk3 2 күн бұрын
Canik is that gun. I'm an M&P fan, but, my Lord, Canik pistols nowadays are sweet. People will claim they suck, but when they shoot one, they see whats up. (Exclude the MC9 and very early models, I will admit those arent dependable for carry)
@Restorationshopyt 2 күн бұрын
Can absolutely confirm Canik makes LEGIT pistols. I carry a TP9DA as my primary. I have a couple other Caniks as well. GREAT guns, full stop. Then when you factor price in comparison to the competition, they’re damn near miraculous.
@Rick-fe8xn Күн бұрын
@jameskirk3 yeah exactly lol I want to try em all. All of these manufacturers out here hell why limit yourself. I put my glock aside for a czp10f, I have a few handguns but the cz fits so nice much better than the glock. I also have the m&p I carry too
@Rick-fe8xn Күн бұрын
@jameskirk3 I want a damn canik so bad right now, they have soooo many options it's nuts.
@fractal4284 2 күн бұрын
When I was 10, I would go hog hunting with an sks and I always carried a secondary weapon, a Beretta M9. all unsupervised...
@jameskirk3 2 күн бұрын
I have the 3030 I got at 12 years old and my old man's SKS that he got in the 80s for $100. (Magazine converted to AK mags). Have taken both hog hunting. The Win. 3030 works very well, but 20 rounds of 7.62x39mm is a definite advantage when you have 5 or 6 of them in one field. Definitely keep a 9 with you too, cause if you run empty, you can get run down pretty quick of theres a bunch of them. As they say, its always faster to swap to your sidearm than to reload. (Especially a POS SKS with a marginal quality mag conversion or a 3030 😂)
@MG-wi1eq 2 күн бұрын
That's badass
@RJ2A81 2 күн бұрын
Different world we live in today. 😞
@paullordi5154 2 күн бұрын
When I was in 7 th grade my dad would bring me 500 rounds every Friday for my 10/22. My friend Dad did the same for him and my friend and I would go into the woods shooting whatever we wanted every weekend unsupervised Never had an accident never shot we weren’t supposed to. This was also the time when every highschooler had a pick up truck with rifles in the gun rack. This was North Florida..
@paullordi5154 2 күн бұрын
When I was in 7 th grade my dad would bring me 500 rounds every Friday for my 10/22. My friend Dad did the same for him and my friend and I would go into the woods shooting whatever we wanted every weekend unsupervised Never had an accident never shot we weren’t supposed to. This was also the time when every highschooler had a pick up truck with rifles in the gun rack. This was North Florida..
@MMTB2011 Күн бұрын
Great dialogue, the hog setup and thermal breakdown was cool.
@andrewconstantinides6159 2 күн бұрын
Didn’t know you had a podcast! This is great
@pd417 2 күн бұрын
There’s a local gun store here in our city owned by someone I’ve known for 25+ years. 25 years ago he was an a**, 25 years later, nothing changed, he’s still an a**. Went into his shop and he was still the most pompous arrogant jerk, I walked out and never went back.
@KimberlyMartin-bg8ji 2 күн бұрын
Your vibe is infectious, love watching your content!
@g54b95 2 күн бұрын
SILENCE, ASSBOT!!!
@Salt_Ed_One1 2 күн бұрын
Garden tool.
@reginaldroundtree1325 2 күн бұрын
Great interview
@markespich8574 2 күн бұрын
Great show!
@wendellhatcher7011 2 күн бұрын
The glock 19 or 17 should be the default gun for 99.9% of gun owners sig 9mm same.
@MarkJoseph81 2 күн бұрын
Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm? That's mine.
@meanmadmonkey7762 2 күн бұрын
Well said, and I'm a nobody. But you can't go wrong with either brand. Simple,reliable...
@donniehutchens6700 2 күн бұрын
You used to be able to show more information and speak alot more about guns and there weren't as many rules to follow on u tube as you can nowadays. They have made so many rules and I don't get nearly as many new peoples chanels and gun videos anymore. You actually have to search or no their channels name to find new platforms. I wish I had as many guns that Collin has, heck just the ones he doesn't like. But I'm poor and in the struggle to get a new gun each year. But I been collecting for a decade so I got quite a few now. Heck ammo is so expensive that I gotta save for like 3 months just to go to the range and shoot several of them. 42 dollars for 20 rounds for 10mm. I wish I could shoot once a week at least.
@Restorationshopyt 2 күн бұрын
Where on earth do you live that 10mm is over TWO DOLLARS per round?? It’s well under a dollar per round where I live for basic nothing special stuff, and only the fancy boutique stuff even climbs just barely over $1.
@Mr.Constitutionalist427 2 күн бұрын
Hammer is always better than striker, ever since I watch a glock firing pin jammed, it took the cop 11 minutes to break it down and reset the pin...
@TheSansoomike 2 күн бұрын
Been a gun guy for many years and have gone to many gun shows and been in many gun shops. Been in shops where the counter guys actively ignore you or give you the hard eye and ignore you! A lot of gun stores feel hostile as you walk in. Recently that has been changing. We have had 3 new gun stores/ ranges open in my area in the last couple of years! The people that they are hiring are friendly and helpful. It's almost strange being cheerfully greeted as you walk in the door! The staff are helpful and pleasant! The only reason to buy guns from local brick and mortar stores is customer service and a moderate price difference! If the store doesn't offer those 2 things. They don't deserve my money!
@Starwarsgames66 2 күн бұрын
If you work at a gun shop, you really should be wearing a concealable bulletproof vest. There’s a lot of idiots out there that don’t understand not the point of gun at somebody, mostly out of ignorance.
@MarkJoseph81 2 күн бұрын
Why concealed?
@seanpanza1970 2 күн бұрын
I work at one and have thought of this on several occasions. Wonder if I can use it as a tax right off?
@thelogicalcaveman9139 2 күн бұрын
Anyone that recommends small pistols for females. Like the ruger lc9 or 380 bodyguard.
@JSFGuy 2 күн бұрын
Walther p22
@jackbishop8610 2 күн бұрын
Probably better than recommending big guns for small novice women. The small guns for women is a percieved slight that comes from a good place. Giving small, unexperienced women big guns is on the very mean end of pranks.
@thelogicalcaveman9139 2 күн бұрын
@@jackbishop8610 definitely not lol the more weight will help reduce recoil but you can get the EZ shield or equalizer which are great for females and older people and aren’t snappy like the ones I mentioned.
@JohnnyConquest76 2 күн бұрын
@@jackbishop8610large gun =|= large caliber. The heavier a weapon is relative to what it’s firing, the lower its perceived recoil will be - tiny handguns are notoriously jumpy and generally not pleasant to fire, which is a huge hurdle for new shooters and people with weaker hands. Unless the weapon is meant to be carried concealed, the correct answer is “the largest weapon that can be comfortably held, chambered in a caliber that the user can keep under control.”
@thelogicalcaveman9139 2 күн бұрын
@@JSFGuy good gun I have heard. I’m an sig guy so I recommend a 365 because out of all small guns it’s not super snappy. But the slide can be rough at first. The Ez shield and equalizers have butter slides and are great for females and older people. They come highly recommended by my female instructors
@JennyEverywhere Күн бұрын
I had an online mailing list for several years. I called it "Household Gunowner's Digest". I had a decent subscriber count, given it was just an email list. But I could take a printout of an issue and take it with me to the range, and I convinced them to comp a rental for a gun or three, so I could review them. They did this for me with no hard sell at all. I gave them a shout out for their trouble. I also had no problem paying my range fee, it was just the rental I wanted comped. But they would give you a few targets and a box of ammo to try the gun. I'd accept that eagerly. I bought any more ammo or targets I used. This was grist for the review mill, and I got a lot of content that way. One review I did was how those tiny light alloy frame revolvers, and a couple of higher caliber mouse guns, actually shoot. I determined that almost all of them, mostly .38 spl or .357 mag, had really low mass, with aluminum, magnesium, or scandium frames, that did NOTHING to soak up any of the recoil. I'd shoot a dozen rounds, and my whole arm would hurt. A new shooter, especially a woman, would fire the thing once and would never fire it again, and if they did, they'd have a nearly insurmountable flinch problem. Because the gun hurt to fire. I made a comparison with an old S&W .38 with a 5" pencil barrel. It had enough mass, being all steel, that the recoil wasn't that uncomfortable. (I used that gun to teach for a long time. Nobody had any recoil issues with that gun. But I verified all of my claims by shooting the guns, that I got to shoot with free rentals. Because of my newsletter, I got to gather valuable data for cheap.
@leefoos6354 2 күн бұрын
Great podcast!
@clutchcargo1239 2 күн бұрын
Customers, I can't stand... Wow! Customers pay the bills, They aren't there for your approval. Most retail establishments like their customers, and encourage them all to come in. Customers repeat business at businesses that are honest, helpful, and sincere. The success of a business is a measure of the trust customers have in it... All of them.
@Gerald2121 2 күн бұрын
Very well said.
@larryolson397 2 күн бұрын
So you didn't watch the video? Cool. 😂🤡
@clutchcargo1239 2 күн бұрын
@@larryolson397 So, you graduated preschool. Congratulations! 😁
@durangodave 2 күн бұрын
i sort of envy people that have found their calling, i never have. Sadly i have never found anything in 60 years that i love doing that much.
@jackbishop8610 2 күн бұрын
A lot of jobs are kind of hidden. I had no idea I wanted to be a choreographer or a smith until they came up in front of me.
@dillonc7955 2 күн бұрын
You have to be persistent lookimg for leads or find alternatives that'll lead you to what you want to do. I took machining and welding classes that way if my calling for gunsmithing comes around, I'll know some of the necessary skills instead of being just another guy who rambles on about guns.
@adamtheninjasmith2985 2 күн бұрын
Sometimes the hard part is turning what you actually love into a career. Most people that have a true love for something aren't able to make it their career. KZfaq has made it a lot easier but even being successful at KZfaq is really, really hard.
@ScottWillis-fy6ci 2 күн бұрын
Just because you think you haven't found what you like doesn't mean anything . Some people are important and never realize it. Think on that. Many people have value be never see it.
@adamtheninjasmith2985 2 күн бұрын
@@ScottWillis-fy6ci that's a very valid point. There are a lot of people throughout history that have impacted it greatly while thinking they were doing nothing special. Even more than that there's people out there that make someone's day by making their favorite burrito perfect. They didn't think about it either but it actually made my day so thank you to the person that made my chicken fajitas burrito. It was like a warm hug on a bad day. Not kidding.
@timmytenders8536 2 күн бұрын
That's Gotta be the most professional way to say I'm checking the vibe.
@jrtaylor2601 2 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed the interview. It was much more interesting than the video title, “the types of gun store customers I can’t stand,” led me to expect.
@thegungal 2 күн бұрын
I've been an NRA counselor/instructor for 18yrs and a Life Member USPSA competitor for 16. I'm a female 4'10". So imagine when I go to a gun counter. Sigh. It's a freaking nightmare. I've taught at an LE academy and as a contractor in combat handgun for the Army. Sometimes I'll run into someone from an agency that I've trained with and they roll their eyes at how I'm treated at the counter. It's entertaining really.
@DTreatz 2 күн бұрын
Shouldnt be surprising at all, demographically youre the exception to the rule and you know it.
@mosesdennis2144 2 күн бұрын
Faith in the Lord Exodus 14:14-14, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:2 Joshua 1:9 Psalm 121:1-2 Proverbs 3:6-7, Jeremiah 17:7-8, john 15:1-5 Galatian 5:22-23 Matthew 6:25-34, Hebrew 11:1-6 Matthew 7:13-14, john 14:6 Matthew 11:28-30,Mark 11:22-24, 1 john 5:14-15 John 14:1,27, John 16:33, 1 john 4:4 Romans 8:28 Philippians 4:6-7,1 Peter 5:7 James 1:5-8 We thank you heavenly father for your loving kindness, grace, and mercy in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, hallelujah glory to God!! Psalm 51:1-2, psalm 103:2-4, Jeremiah 31:3,Romans 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Ephesians 2:7-9,2 Peter 3:9
@JuanMendoza-qd5lm 2 күн бұрын
Amen🤜🤛
@RightWingNutter 2 күн бұрын
Good points about dry fire, range practice, and training. Unconscious competence is the goal whatever you use.
@tylercarrell Күн бұрын
I grew up around guns, started going hunting and shooting at 5-6yrs old, for birthday’s/Christmas Instead of getting toys like most kids i’d get a new gun… i developed quite the collection over the years, now that i’m older I’m really appreciative of the way i grew up.
@michaelhedges782 Күн бұрын
I enjoyed the Video, Thanks
@KENWALD 2 күн бұрын
I work at a gun store and I always figure out 1.Do you need help looking for anything or are you just browsing? 2.are you looking for something for the range, home defense, conceal carry, or do it all? 3.whats your price point? Everyone has a budget to work with And then from there you figure out their wants. Safety or non safety, what fits your hand, what’s aesthetically pleasing to you
@tsstarlin 2 күн бұрын
There should be a video made on different types of gun store employees.
@mpow3r972 Күн бұрын
The "20 seconds of dry firing" point at the end is so true though, at that point I've already done my research, I already know I want it, it's just like I need that reassurance for the money I'm about to spend 😂
@jimmeyers8960 2 күн бұрын
Between youtube, online stores and an FFL at the range, I haven't had to experience "gun store people" in over a decade. It's not (just) the guys behind the counter... it's the other customers. If you're a n00b, maybe. Anyone else? Online.
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