Posted on 06/15/2022 6:20:19 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants
Welcome to the world of guns. It’s a world that can be complicated, intimidating, and on occasion, frustrating. It’s also a world of self-reliance, confidence, and, well, fun. Guns are fun, but you have quite a few steps before you get to the fun part. Buying a gun isn’t just a one-click purchase as it should be and requires visiting a gun store or Federal Firearms Licensee holder.
That in and of itself can be intimidating. Guns and gun stores are somewhat niche, and if you’re not lucky enough to be born into them, then you might have zero experience dealing with guns and gun stores. Today we are going to dive into the world of firearms and discuss what you can do to be ready for your first trip to the gun store.
The Gun Store 101 – What To Know
Before you head to the gun store, there is a fair bit of preparation you can do before you darken the door of local firearms dealer. One of the first things you should know about guns is that safety is always paramount. Even at the highest levels of shooting and training, safety always takes priority. In the world of firearms, we have a variety of safety rules, but I won’t hit you with all of them.
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Finally, don’t tie up a gun store and employees for an hour and then purchase online [or go to a big box store] to save ten bucks. That’s fairly rude, and the phrase transfer fee will be something you’ll learn about the hard way.
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6.Approach the counter with an exaggerated walk that suggests your testicles are too large for your britches while you look at the employee down your nose. This guarantees the thoroughly intimidated clerk will give you the best price every time.
Yep, we have our share of old guys stopping by to talk.
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The main thing I learned from my first visit to the gun store was how many laws there are, how many regulations apply and how many hoops a respectable person must jump through to even buy a gun.
Well, the suspense is a lot better compared to a semi-auto when you’re playing Russian roulette.
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