Restroom Facilities

[churchmouse]

At my store we have a restroom that we allow the public to use, but I know of many stores that don't. There are times I have seriously wondered why I do. We get people that stop there just to use the restroom and leave. That wouldn't bother me so much, but there have been several time that an excessive amounting of cleanup is required after some of these visits...

And this is the reason for the issue we are discussing. I have seen this trend come along over the years and also understand the reasons for it.

But if an obvios customer asks to use the facility the business should comply. A homeless freak not so much.

 

[dbrier]

Yeah, it's not just gun stores. Many small local businesses don't.
Comic book stores, pawn shops, gun shops, barbershops, etc. rarely have public restrooms.

 

[Vigilant]

Sheesh, now on top of providing free or discounted transfers, all the products you want to feel and touch, but buy off the internet, they need to provide restroom facilities as well? What’s next free and reduced lunches?

 

[hpclayto]

I thought this was going to be another “I have to unholster and unload my gun when I go to the bathroom” threads. Kind of disappointed.

 

[Sniper 79]

Don't blame them a bit for not having one. People are incredibly disgusting. The stuff I've seen in public crap houses can't be unseen. Don't wish the cleaning on anyone or the cost of upkeep.

I don't worry about it anymore. Carrying a 5 gal bucket with a seat on it for about ten years now.

 

[churchmouse]

Mrs.Gungho here on the forum manages a local gas stop/convenient store. Ask her why this is a serious problem. She has some story's to share on the douchebaggery of a segment of our society.

 

[Leadeye]

Years ago I was told that SOP for a hold up was three people coming into the establishment, one goes to the restroom, one stands near the door, the third engages the cashier in conversation. Robbery starts when the guy in the restroom comes out.

 

[churchmouse]

Years ago I was told that SOP for a hold up was three people coming into the establishment, one goes to the restroom, one stands near the door, the third engages the cashier in conversation. Robbery starts when the guy in the restroom comes out.

These days the just barnstorm the store. No plan. To freaking stupid for a plan. And they will shoot you for sport.

 

[spec4]

The best out there is Kohl's. I've been in many of them and the restrooms are always immaculate. Too bad they don't sell firearms.

 

[Vigilant]

The best out there is Kohl's. I've been in many of them and the restrooms are always immaculate. Too bad they don't sell firearms.

Von Maur, but also no guns.

 

[mcapo]

VonMaur

No question.

When we had small kids and traveling, we would stop at a large-ish hotel and use the lobby facilities. Always clean and safe compared to a gas station or restaurant.

Never once were we asked if we had a room there.

I wouldn’t do it now but it was a reasonable option with the little kids.

 

[Brad69]

I witnessed where a dude had pooed in the hand dryer he turned the spout upside down and pooed in it.
Plus the amount of needles from drug heads and finding people sleeping in them has made the public rest room a rare item.

I think the old school outside restrooms where they gave you the key attached to a spare tire is the way to go?

 

[Gabriel]

Don't blame them a bit for not having one. People are incredibly disgusting. The stuff I've seen in public crap houses can't be unseen. Don't wish the cleaning on anyone or the cost of upkeep.

This.

 

[Snapdragon]

Locally, our McDonald's have the cleanest, nicest rest rooms around. Not just metal stall partitions, but stalls with actual full walls and doors. When I was working, there were mornings when my commute was interrupted by the need for a quick, clean, and private restroom, and the McDonald's was about midway between home and work, so it became my go-to. I usually picked up a cup of coffee as 'rent'.

 

[Expat]

Locally, our McDonald's have the cleanest, nicest rest rooms around. Not just metal stall partitions, but stalls with actual full walls and doors. When I was working, there were mornings when my commute was interrupted by the need for a quick, clean, and private restroom, and the McDonald's was about midway between home and work, so it became my go-to. I usually picked up a cup of coffee as 'rent'.

That is what I always do if I have to go on the road. Stop at a McD's and then get a cup of coffee to cover my usage.

 

[thunderchicken]

I have been annyoed numerous times by businesses that don't have facilities for public use..especially when out with kids.
However as the director of facilities for our church, I have started taking a different look at this. It is amazing how filthy some people can be and the messes they make. Keeping a public restroom clean can be a chore and I bet it's why so many smaller stores don't offer public facilities

 

[MCgrease08]

They would have to be an EXCEPTIONAL range for me to go back, and even then.....I'd probably pass up the opportunity. Absolutely no respect or consideration for the people who will pay their bills.

Do they have a dark corner you can use?

BTW, I have never been to a range that does nor offer bathroom facilities.

I guess I never really thought about it but it seems like more gun stores I've been to haven't had restrooms compared to those that do. Many of the larger ranges do, but gun sales only? Most do not.

 

[Clay Pigeon]

I do not get the reasoning behind not having a bathroom for your guests.

Because some people are pigs, pee and poop on the seat and floor, toilets constantly clogged with tampons and excessive paper.
You gotta love the guy in front of you that use the toilet and pee's all over it, because he has wiener issues and will not pee in the urinal 5 ft away....
Did I say some people are pigs?

 

[Snapdragon]

Because some people are pigs, pee and poop on the seat and floor, toilets constantly clogged with tampons and excessive paper.
Did I say some people are pigs?

Yup. I taught at a college campus where it was more convenient to use the student restrooms than the faculty facility down the hall. Tampons, pads, paper towels, and DIAPERS in the toilets, and the things I saw smeared on the walls would turn your stomach.

 

[Vigilant]

So, to sum it all up. The INGO LGS

1. Free and reduced fee transfers
2. Stock to fondle prior to internet purchase
3. Pricing at or below dealer cost for those can’t wait on the internet purchases
4. Gun safes or vaults for the stock to keep criminals from being criminals
5. Restrooms provided
6. Free coffee, in the customer lounge, with satellite television.
7. Free range use, no ammo restrictions, and first two gun rentals free

Did I miss anything, or should anything be added? Perhaps an IKEA style lunch counter?