Frustrated with know-it-all

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4whln

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There is a guy at the church I go to that thinks he knows everything there is to know about guns and hunting. Most of the time, he doesn't half know what he's talking about. And also, every time I see him, he has to say something about how much I spend on my guns, how much his gun cost compared to mine. I spent a little extra money to get a good used gun and a good scope, while he bought a cheap new gun and cheap scope. He always says something about how he bought his gun and scoped it, for the same price as just my rifle. To me, my gun was worth every penny I spent on it, but he doesn't believe in buying used.

How do ya'll deal with know-it-alls and people that act like that? I'd like to hear some experiences you've had and how you've dealt with the situation.
 
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Although if I'm in a mischievous mood I just listen to him and then nod and say "That's nice, by the way, your zippers undone and walk away" :D
 
If a man says he doesn't believe in buying, or trading for used guns, he can't be much of a gun person.
 
i find alot of people cant belive what i spend on my shooting/gun addiction. ill be about 2500 in when i get my 700 sps the way i want it. im about 1200 in. thats actually pretty cheap for a good setup. i wouldnt have it any other way. its what i want in a gun and thats all that counts
 
You all are Church folk- have him look up Prov. 16:18 and 14:30 and get back to you on those re: How he keeps badgering you about your choice in guns and what you spent on that ...... the Bible says that is not healthy..... and you wish him to be healthy!
 
Bring up another subject. You could always point to his gut and say "Man, stay off the range and hit the gym."

Kidding aside, know-it-alls are just people trying to cover their insecurity. Just avoid him.
 
I'm not so sure that just because he talks like he does means that he thinks he knows everything or is prideful.

Some folks are bad communicators and/or awkward in social settings. They have a certain "repertoire" of topics that seem to work, to get them through the exchange.

Many times, these exchanges take place when the people know one another but do not know much ABOUT one another.

He knows you're into guns. What else can he talk about. He may feel awkward and not know much about anyone.... wait, here comes Bill, gun guy, I can talk about guns. Then when Bill walks away, back to the edge of the room with coffee and donuts.

These types of things are part of the price we pay for having almost entirely superficial relationships.

Bible verses for dealing with "extra grace required" individuals:

Colossians 3:12-14 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

Luke 6:31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.

Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Out do one another in showing honor.

Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Philippians 2:1-7 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
 
"A soft answer turneth away wrath".

Basically, just let it go. Stop looking for that killer come back. Stop worrying about the oxygen theft.
Heck you're in church, find something christiany to do.
 
Tune him out. Acting the know it all is the mark of a very insecure person and in your case you're probably the onlu audience he has who treats him politely.
 
Its often difficult to think of the best response at the spur of the moment. We often think of the right response well after the conversation is over.

You might try a question to place him on the defensive such as: "Well "His Name", are you saying I am stupid or I am an idiot? Then see how he responds. The other poster most likely has the best answer, when you see this guy just nod your head, smile and keep on marching. :)
 
Gun counter commando's are the worst. You would think a gun shop would hire people with knowledge instead of people with big mouth's. Like everyone said, life is too short to waste time on idiots.

ROLL TIDE!!!!! 2011 NATIONAL CHAMPS. A year of high's and lows for the people of Alabama.
 
Let him know that not only did you buy used but you realize a used quality optical instrument should likely cost more than a junk bottom shelf rifle and CHEAP scope combo...

Tell him if he likes cheap gear, there are chinese knock-off clones in combo configuration that cost even less than the bottom tier Mossberg rifles naked...'

Brent
 
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