Women and the Gun Shops

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Last time my grand-daughter was here, we went to Big R and she said she wanted a pink shotgun.

I can see where it "MIGHT" come in handy - how many men would want to steal one?

 

[RobertaX]

Bullseye in Kokomo

Last week I was visiting my parents in Kokomo so I headed up to Bullseye. They were great! The staff were very nice to me and didn't treat me like I was stupid. They let me fire the gun I was looking at.

I've stopped in there several times over the years and they are always friendly. Usually have an interesting selection, too. Last time, I bought a Colt Government Model .380, used but complete with box, extra mag and all the docs.

 

[indiucky]

I wish i could open my own gun shop. I would love to be my own boss.

No married man is his own boss.

 

[tblosl]

Let me start by saying I am not a woman, but just showed this site to my wife and she has not joined yet. She will only shop at one gun store here in Evansville and that is because the owner treats her like a paying customer, nothing more, nothing less. The only other place she buys from is from one vendor at the gun shows. He does not have a shop yet, just hits the gun shows. His wife is usually on hand and normally spends more time showing my wife the guns than she does me. I have bought my last three guns from him and two have been for her. Didn't know if I should post the shops names or not, so I omitted them. If it is OK to post them just ask and I'll tell.

 

[JetGirl]

Didn't know if I should post the shops names or not,

Why not? And also post it up in the stickied "local gun shops" thread.

 

[lucky4034]

No married man is his own boss.

If they are, they aren't happy and probably won't be married for long

 

[lucky4034]

Wow, are you kidding? My first thought would be "Hmmm... a woman in a gun shop. I bet she's not here to window shop. Or sit on the stool and shoot the bull with us for an hour."

Nope, a woman in a gun gun shop has already made up her mind that she's in the market for something.

Wait what... Where can I buy a woman like this?

 

[tblosl]

Why not? And also post it up in the stickied "local gun shops" thread.

I'm new here still learning. I will post them in there if they are not already. One is Rajo's here in Evansville. The other one is Wirthwein guns in Boonville.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

I dont think they know what to do when a women walks in by herself.

If you live in South Central IN, please make it a point to visit Bite the Bullet ( btbguns.com ) to visit Mark and Lauren. They are great people and treat women well...

 

[Bapak2ja]

For the record, Tomlinsons in Churubusco treats women well. I was in there with my wife, who is not enamored of guns and only tolerates my gun interests. The guys there treated her with respect and explained some things to her, even though she was not demonstrating intense interest.

I also took a couple (husband and wife) there for some basic information. They are interested in getting their LTCHs and in carrying for SD purposes. Tomlinsons' crew was very helpful. They explained the various weapons, the challenges of mouse guns, variations in recoil for different calibers, quality of manufacturers, etc. The couple did not buy, but they were served well.

Of course, if a woman wants excellent service, just ask for JetGirl.

 

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No married man is his own boss.

I am a woman.
As for married been there done that probably never again.

 

[JetGirl]

For the record, Tomlinsons in Churubusco treats women well. I was in there with my wife, who is not enamored of guns and only tolerates my gun interests. The guys there treated her with respect and explained some things to her, even though she was not demonstrating intense interest.

I also took a couple (husband and wife) there for some basic information. They are interested in getting their LTCHs and in carrying for SD purposes. Tomlinsons' crew was very helpful. They explained the various weapons, the challenges of mouse guns, variations in recoil for different calibers, quality of manufacturers, etc. The couple did not buy, but they were served well.

Of course, if a woman wants excellent service, just ask for JetGirl.

Thanks for the very kind words.

 

[Moosegirl46052]

Just reading this old post and didn't see them mentioned so i wanted to say that the guys at Applied Ballistics in Lafayette IN are also great. I've never had any issue shopping there and have had the opportunity to help out behind the counter and in the classroom/range, very good bunch to work with.

 

[marinemom]

If you live in South Central IN, please make it a point to visit Bite the Bullet ( btbguns.com ) to visit Mark and Lauren. They are great people and treat women well...

I agree! I'm a woman and that is one of the first places I go! I like that Lauren is usually in the shop and even if she is not, Mark is great also.

 

[drillsgt]

I don't know why more gunshops don't employ women (unless women just don't want to work there). I've seen a lot of gunshops work well with female customers and some not. I went to M&J Firearms a couple of days ago and two females came in looking around and he couldn't have helped them any better. He was professional, personable and not condescending etc.

 

[ditto]

I put my Glock on hold at Strictly Shooting in Evansville last Thursday and the two people that I interacted with were nice. I go back this Thursday to pick it up.

As long as someone isn't rude to me and answers any questions I have I am pretty much fine. I would rather be waited on by a quieter type of person anyway than those guido haired creeps that come flying at you from every direction in Best Buy.

 

[BTBguns]

Bite the Bullet

We have just added a new member to our staff at Bite the Bullet. It is my sister, Hayli Hopkins. So we now have two women full time in our shop!

 

[Rayne]

We have just added a new member to our staff at Bite the Bullet. It is my sister, Hayli Hopkins. So we now have two women full time in our shop!

Plus a new line of concealment holsters for women too!


I also support Bite the Bullet. They are very good people to work with. This is why I drive by two other gun shops on my way to them.

 

[t_star]

Plus a new line of concealment holsters for women too!

Oh really? Details, please! Would they be worth a trip from NWI?

Edit to add: just looked at their website, next time I am that far south I will probably stop in.