Academy Gun Counter...

[Mayhem]

I know what i want before i go in there to buy it. I dont ask questions i just need them to get it out of the gun case and deal with the paperwork.

[Beerkat]

I agree that there are a lot of uneducated salesmen out there but I think the responsibility falls on the buyer. An informed buyer should never rely on the salesman.

As salesmen see it, an idiot is born every second.

[Jeremy7306]

I went to gander mountain one evening looking at small caliber bolts and single shots for my son. While looking at a .243 single shot the counter guy/ salesman/ idiot asked if I was planning on taking my son dove hunting with the rifle.... This is why I educate myself before going to those places!

[grizzman]

I don't have any issues with the Academy in Frisco close to my house, but I don't ask their advice either.

[ttubudd]

I applied to both Cabelas and Academy for their archery and/or gun departments when I was seriously considering retirement.. I was told that I didn't have enough experience in either..

You must have left your P&Y status off your resume!!!

[DOUBLE.A]

¿Donde es eso?

Lol The bow zone? Its a pretty popular archery shop in spring texas. Right down the road from carters country.

[nando]

You guys need a few Sportsman's Warehouses in Texas. Excellent service with very knowledgable folks that practice what they preach. The gun guys hunt and competitive shoot, archery guys are good techs that are bow hunt or die guys, the fishing dept are fisherman, hiking dept are hikers, etc. You catch my drift.

They also sell what works in your particular area, not blanket gear like bass pro and academy.

I think there used to be one of these in Plano many years ago.

[Mac...]

I applied to both Cabelas and Academy for their archery and/or gun departments when I was seriously considering retirement.. I was told that I didn't have enough experience in either..

Lol, their loss for sure there Mike!

[Mac...]

Lol The bow zone? Its a pretty popular archery shop in spring texas. Right down the road from carters country.

Oh ok, I thought it was a Waco shop I was missing out on.

[SwampRabbit]

I definitely go to academy to buy stuff... not to shop for stuff. I've always already had my research done before buying a gun from them.

And not all "gun shops" are that much better. I've overheard some gun shop sales people say/do some really stupid things.

[DXTroughneck]

Mac, I know exactly which "older fella" you are talking about. I go in there at least twice a week and he gives the worst customer service and acts like it is the end of the world to help someone out. THATS WHAT YOUR THERE FOR DUMMY!

I don't even bother speaking to him if he is the only one behind the counter

Man, i know the grey headed fart yall are talking about. Just about the rudest person ive ever talked to. I had to walk away one day when he huffed at a person for wanting to look at a gun, i almost lost it!! Guy is a jerk, and thats just because i cant call him other things on here!

[Mac...]

Yup... That's the guy.

[crash8005]

You guys need a few Sportsman's Warehouses in Texas. Excellent service with very knowledgable folks that practice what they preach. The gun guys hunt and competitive shoot, archery guys are good techs that are bow hunt or die guys, the fishing dept are fisherman, hiking dept are hikers, etc. You catch my drift.

They also sell what works in your particular area, not blanket gear like bass pro and academy.

We had them here and they all went belly up. There was one in Lewisville that I went to a couple of times. Like you said, nice folks that knew their stuff.

[DFA]

Yup... That's the guy.

You guys should go in there and ask to look at every rifle they have just to PO the guy.

[jakeb03]

Man, i know the grey headed fart yall are talking about. Just about the rudest person ive ever talked to. I had to walk away one day when he huffed at a person for wanting to look at a gun, i almost lost it!! Guy is a jerk, and thats just because i cant call him other things on here!

Yep, never seen him in a good mood or wanting to get out of his chair and stop playing computer games