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Kendahl:

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I can understand your response but it might have been more effective to notify the owner of the incident with emphasis on the magnitude of the salesman's transgression and the impression it makes on knowledgeable customers.

SemperFiGuy:

--- Quote ---I can understand your response but it might have been more effective to notify the owner of the incident with emphasis on the magnitude of the salesman's transgression and the impression it makes on knowledgeable customers.
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Yes...........

I did indeed consider that approach.

However, I'm in that store a lot.   Have always had a good relationship with the store staff and the management.   Thought rather than raising general hell, I'd go direct to the source for just this one incident.   I've learned to spend only so much energy per spitstorm.

Should it happen again, either same or different person, then we go straight to the top, because when it's recurring, then the top level must get involved.   Top level may even be the cause.

And back to the Lorimor's post:   Yes.   All guns are always loaded.

sfg
Why am I up posting on the Forum at 3:58am on a Sunday morning????

jschenck:
One more advice from a relatively new shooter - dress for the weather.  It was a nice sunny day when our class went to the outdoor shooting range for the qual. shooting - but 30 mph winds and about 20 deg F.  We froze our collective butts. and it was muddy.  Still had a pretty good time.

For sure, know the pistol you are going to take to the class.  I'd suggest spending time doing some dry fire exercises (safely of course, no ammo any where near you when doing that) - and field stripping it, generally getting comfortable using and handling it.  I was comfortable with the pistols I brought.  It was obvious not everyone was comfortable with their pistols.

ALWAYS treat it as loaded.  ALWAYS point it at the paper or it's in your holster at the qual. shooting.  And be aware of what the other folks on the line are doing. 

Kilroy:
I would explain how to properly carry a handgun, the actual logistics of it. How to select a good belt and holster combination. I'd steer them away from universal nylon junk and recommend quality holsters like Stealth Gear, Comp-tac, etc. I'd teach them about clothing selections, and how to pick clothes that are compatible with CCW but still look good.
Also: How to use a public restroom when you have a handgun on you.

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