G.I. Joe's training day at the range

[biliff]

For those who aren't familiar with 'em, G.I. Joe's is a Sport's and Auto store retailer.
They actually bring their new hires out to the range to shoot the stuff their going to be selling. Pretty commendable for a retailer.

A group of 'em were at the BP range yesterday, shooting those plastic stocked you know what's. Managed to make enough of a show with my LePage that one of 'em actually wandered over and wanted to try it. Talking with them afterward, not a one of 'em had ever shot BP and the plastic stocked unmentionables were their one and only experience. At least now they know what a sidelock looks like and how to load a PRB. Wish I had brought a flinter. Unfortunately, the supervisor's who were with 'em weren't the least bit interested so I doubt if I'll be seeing any real BP, etc.. showing up on the shelves any time soon.

 

[Bob Riegl]

:grin: Pacify your aching heart & mind that these individuals do not have sufficient intelligence to see how sadly they will miss the "true experience." These are unfortunate people who are at best the last of the Neanderthals. We are the enlightened and shall forever bask in the glory of the profound knowledge and skill. :yakyak: :rotf: :thumbsup:

 

[mbw907]

Maybe at least one of them will see the true light. Sad to say,whenever the "unmentionables" became popular, I had to have one. But after the fascination faded, and a costly upgrade to 209 primers, I felt as if I had cheated the animal world as well as my sense of what was right. When I take a sidelock into the woods, I feel that I am "playing fairly" And I feel a connection with my forefathers. But I also feel I am within the proper boundaries of the class "primitive weapons".These are my feelings only. Part of it came after I realized that I was an experienced enough hunter to do it with one shot. Or at least try to be. And buck fever does not overwhelm me as badly as it used to. Now I can be patient and plan out my shots with a clearer head. :rotf: :rotf: Hey, I'm trying, guys.

 

[shortjack]

I could'nt have said it better. I know just how you feel.

 

[bwhoffman]

Bill,
I'm glad you made an attempt to teach the G I oes staff, very noble of you!
I was in the sherwood store a few weeks backs looking for a TC wedge, which they stock and also some other items they had onsale. Long story short, the gun counter guy, who is to be knowledgable and know his stuff ect, was without a clue in regards to thewedge, let along even remotely knowing what was in the sale flyer.

The staff at that store and some onhand management will remember me, but those you met at the range will remember you more so!

Thanks for what you attempted!

Brett

 

I have some reloading stuff I got from granddad that still has the old GI JOE price tags on them.I remember goin in the Portland store when I was a kid.Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

 

[shmrck1]

shantheman,
:applause: Well said sir.
snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[bwhoffman]

Crowhop,
Remember when they were primarily a military surplus store (singlular)and were decorated with old bombs outside and expanded into giant surplus tents as they got bigger??(circa 1970's early)

and the main sporting house was a small store called wigwam???
those were the days.

Brett

 

[shmrck1]

those were the days.Brett

brett,
And they are gone and we never see them again. It's much easier to keep it than
bring it back.IMO
Remember Ft Pitt
snake-eyes :hmm: