indiucky
Grandmaster
They are often quirky and opinionated. No one wants to go in and buy a gun from some old guy that thinks they know more than the customer.
Uhmmm...Yeah....Huh.....Well that may explain some things....
They are often quirky and opinionated. No one wants to go in and buy a gun from some old guy that thinks they know more than the customer.
Uhmmm...Yeah....Huh.....Well that may explain some things....
I remember this one young shop owner that tried to tell me that a 1903 rifle had only one safety... Pffft!
I'm just gonna leave this here for anybody even remotely considering helping the OP with a job in a gun shop. From what I've read, this would not be somewhere we want the OP working.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/433776-got-my-gun-back.html
@T-DOGG so because my mom flipped out on me owning a gun I shouldn't try a job I will enjoy? Whatever I appreciate everyone's advice, this could just be a side job something to gain some knowledge in and maybe be serious but I do want to learn more, since I live in noblesville I was going to try Tims shooting range in Westfield iv been there a few times and the guys seem easy to talk to.
I dunno... I have seen some older guys working at gun stores before and I think a LGS has to be careful with them. They are often quirky and opinionated. No one wants to go in and buy a gun from some old guy that thinks they know more than the customer.
If you go to his shop, allow a couple of hours. Look around, pull up a stool and get ready to hear some great stories.Hey indiucky I live off Eastern Blvd. near St. Anthony's & drive past your joint 3-4 times a day & have never found the interest to stop in there or the other 3-4 gun shops that have sprang up around, I might just stop in & see what you got & see about a transfer I need shipped in from over in Louisville, A deal my wife did..
Stay Safe!!
Gary/Hk
Hey indiucky I live off Eastern Blvd. near St. Anthony's & drive past your joint 3-4 times a day & have never found the interest to stop in there or the other 3-4 gun shops that have sprang up around, I might just stop in & see what you got & see about a transfer I need shipped in from over in Louisville, A deal my wife did..
Stay Safe!!
Gary/Hk
ACC (Atlanta Conservation Club) is a great club. Great group of people and plenty of knowledge for two lifetimes. Definitely check it out.Atlanta Conservation Club is close to Noblesville. You could gain knowledge quickly there.
I have been working Part-time for a shop for most of 8 years. My thoughts are; It is very important to treat the Customers like you would want to be treated if you are shopping. Acknowledge the customer when they enter the store and let them shop. I have learned that most customers will ask for help if they have a question or are looking for something specific. There are some that get annoyed if they are not given your utmost attention. If you don't know something , admit it but be willing to find the answer. I try to keep up to date on new releases and information available. I also try to learn as much as possible about firearms that I am specifically interested in. I have a lot of people ask me questions about the Ruger 10/22, MK series handguns, Cz scorpions and most anything related to Rimfire. I have gotten my Armorers Certificate for Ar-15, Glock and Smith. Having good information to pass on to the customer is important because if you make a mistake everyone will know with Social media.
Quirky old guys who are opinionated about firearms. Hhhmmm, that sounds familiar, like I've been there before. Maybe on the Internet, only more regional than world-wide, but a few are from far away.
I went back and read some of the OP posts. I'm with T-DOGG. This guy might do better in other vocations......
Maybe you could try Rural King or Dick’s? I wouldn’t think an LGS would hire someone without some knowledge or experience, but a big box chain store might.