Flyboy_451
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Having worked at two local gun shops, one with a range on the premises, I have witnessed pretty much every form of stupidity you can imagine. I have seen the range counter shot, a display case shot, the bullet also striking a gun, loaded guns pointed at staff as well as patrons, unsafe handling in general, you name it, I have probably seen it. I have even been known to tell more than one customer that if they pointed their gun at me one more time, I would take it as a threat and act accordingly.
Our rules became quite simple, if you intend to handle a firearm, it will be unloaded before entering the store. One violation will get you a stern warning. If you have to be told twice, you will be shown to the door, and asked not to return until such time as you can follow simple, kindergarten level instructions. If you can't do this, we prefer not to have you as a customer.
As another poster has already said, any time that a loaded gun is handled, the likelihood of a negligent discharge goes up. If it's loaded, KEEP IT HOLSTERED! No exceptions, no "what ifs", no "but I'm..."
I know all of you think you are safe. I know many of you have had good training, and practice safe firearms handling. I am not willing to bet my life, safety or job on that, particularly when I don't know you.
Just as a side note to those who are so ardently opposed to unloading before coming into a shop; Why do you feel the need to be armed in a gun shop anyway? Here is a bit of free advice. If you are ever armed while in a shop and the worst case scenario actually happens, active shooter, you would be well advised to keep your gun holstered and seek cover/concealment. I guarantee you that anyone on the customer side of the counter with a gun in hand, WILL BE considered a threat, and is VERY LIKELY to get shot! For those of you that have never been in a gun fight, it happens very fast, and is an incredibly confusing and dynamic situation. The people behind the counter will not care if you are a once a week regular, or a uniformed cop. GUN=BAD GUY when the bullets start flying. Be smart, get out of the lanes of fire and seek solid cover.
JW
Having worked at two local gun shops, one with a range on the premises, I have witnessed pretty much every form of stupidity you can imagine. I have seen the range counter shot, a display case shot, the bullet also striking a gun, loaded guns pointed at staff as well as patrons, unsafe handling in general, you name it, I have probably seen it. I have even been known to tell more than one customer that if they pointed their gun at me one more time, I would take it as a threat and act accordingly.
Our rules became quite simple, if you intend to handle a firearm, it will be unloaded before entering the store. One violation will get you a stern warning. If you have to be told twice, you will be shown to the door, and asked not to return until such time as you can follow simple, kindergarten level instructions. If you can't do this, we prefer not to have you as a customer.
As another poster has already said, any time that a loaded gun is handled, the likelihood of a negligent discharge goes up. If it's loaded, KEEP IT HOLSTERED! No exceptions, no "what ifs", no "but I'm..."
I know all of you think you are safe. I know many of you have had good training, and practice safe firearms handling. I am not willing to bet my life, safety or job on that, particularly when I don't know you.
Just as a side note to those who are so ardently opposed to unloading before coming into a shop; Why do you feel the need to be armed in a gun shop anyway? Here is a bit of free advice. If you are ever armed while in a shop and the worst case scenario actually happens, active shooter, you would be well advised to keep your gun holstered and seek cover/concealment. I guarantee you that anyone on the customer side of the counter with a gun in hand, WILL BE considered a threat, and is VERY LIKELY to get shot! For those of you that have never been in a gun fight, it happens very fast, and is an incredibly confusing and dynamic situation. The people behind the counter will not care if you are a once a week regular, or a uniformed cop. GUN=BAD GUY when the bullets start flying. Be smart, get out of the lanes of fire and seek solid cover.
JW