Sloppy OC

[lashicoN]

Do they pay you? If so, I need to talk to HR, I am gettin ripped off.

They should be paying you with all the great firearm knowledge you've been teaching us like...

shoelaces and implements of death are two different things.

For those of you who think a shoelace is the same as a pistol, your 3 year old has shoelaces, I doubt you would leave them alone in a room with a pistol. To make any argument that both are just as deadly as the other is... not worth commenting on.

A gun is not a shoelace. It deserves respect, a proper holster, and training for its use. Not mandated by the government as some have tried to spin my comments, but because you are a THINKING human being who realizes his responsibility to those around him!

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, but a gun is never a shoelace.

!*! NEWSFLASH !*! No one here thinks a shoelace is a firearm.

I mimicked the original story with one about a shoelace because,

1. An untied shoelace looks sloppy
2. An untied shoelace is floppy
3. Shoelaces, like other inanimate objects, can be dangerous if misused, especially if untied
4. It wasn't my shoe, it wasn't his gun
5. We both minded out own business and didn't harass someone for "sloppy" something.

THE END.

 

[bwframe]

They should be paying you with all the great firearm knowledge you've been teaching us like...







!*! NEWSFLASH !*! No one here thinks a shoelace is a firearm.

I mimicked the original story with one about a shoelace because,

1. An untied shoelace looks sloppy
2. An untied shoelace is floppy
3. Shoelaces, like other inanimate objects, can be dangerous if misused, especially if untied
4. It wasn't my shoe, it wasn't his gun
5. We both minded out own business and didn't harass someone for "sloppy" something.

THE END.

Blah, blah, blah...

...I'm with Dom.

 

[lashicoN]

Blah, blah, blah...

...I'm with Dom.

So you also agree that a shoelace isn't a gun? Cool. Me too.

 

[bwframe]

So you also agree that a shoelace isn't a gun? Cool. Me too.

Yet a shoelace, just like a blade in close cannot be beat by the draw.

 

[ihateiraq]

i really want to take a harder look at the shoelace. what if i take my shoelace out and tie a padlock to the end of it. its still not a gun obviously, BUT, i could beat you to death with it.


so now an untied shoelace is at least similar to the aforementioned holstered gun because:

both look sloppy
neither is particularly dangerous in its current capacity
both will end your life if deployed properly

 

[ihateiraq]

Yet a shoelace, just like a blade in close cannot be beat by the draw.

i know of a guy that can beat a drawn, aimed pistol with the draw. he shoots steel targets too, so dont you dare question him.

 

[bwframe]

i know of a guy that can beat a drawn, aimed pistol with the draw. he shoots steel targets too, so dont you dare question him.

I do that too, so bring him, biatch.

We'll be shooting steel at Riley 05.07.11. You get there, I'll spring for both of your match fee's.

 

[ihateiraq]

I do that too, so bring him, biatch.

hes actually a member here. im fairly certain hes got me blocked, so i dont think i can contact him though.

 

[bwframe]

hes actually a member here. im fairly certain hes got me blocked, so i dont think i can contact him though.

Don't worry about it, do what you can. My offer still stands, with or without him. Come on down, we'll have fun. First trip is on me.

Serious offer and forget about the trash talk. We all will have fun. That is what it's about. Really!

 

[bwframe]

That is what it's about. Really!

No kidding, we'd be honored to have ANY vet. 1st trip is on me.

 

[Stschil]

Just because I can't resist being a smarta$$ this morning.....

Does anyone have suggestions on the brand/model of safe I should use to store my shoelaces in?

Now, to a more serious matter:

I don't agree with the attitude of "my job is only (name your specific)"
Good Customer Service isn't always letting the customer walk out with what they 'want'. Sometimes the customer thinks they know what they want but in reality they've made a decision based on bad advice and information.

An example: My Fiance', (prior to us meeting) went to a local shop to purchase her first handgun. Being a complete noob and having absolutely no knowledge of firearms, she relied on the advice of people who merely quoted the latest BS that had been floating around and purchased a handgun that she fired once and was scared less by it. The person at the behind the counter made no attempt to ask questions, made no attempt to fit her with a handgun that was more suited to her, just stood back and overcharged her for something that was actually useless to her. I'll not mention the shop as it's not my intention to point fingers.

My point is that and good, knowlegable salesperson should take the time to talk with a prospective customer, find out what he/she needs and offer viable suggestions. This is especially pertainent to firearms and gear. Sometimes a customer needs to be taught. A good salesperson can do this in such a way that the customer learns without knowing it. We are all ambassaders of safety. The first obvious benefit to this is, the Customer not only walks out pleased, but also more informed and safe. Another is, That Customer will remember the service he/she received and will return and even tell others about the good experiance.

I've seen thread upon thread slamming the guys at Gander and some of the other big box sporting goods outlets for their apparent ingorance and incompetance. Dom, I hate to say it, but to stand back as you said you did, with the "it's not my job" attitude isn't much better.

 

[ljadayton]

I don't agree with the attitude of "my job is only (name your specific)" Good Customer Service isn't always letting the customer walk out with what they 'want'. Sometimes the customer thinks they know what they want but in reality they've made a decision based on bad advice and information.

My point is that and good, knowlegable salesperson should take the time to talk with a prospective customer, find out what he/she needs and offer viable suggestions. This is especially pertainent to firearms and gear. Sometimes a customer needs to be taught. A good salesperson can do this in such a way that the customer learns without knowing it. We are all ambassaders of safety. The first obvious benefit to this is, the Customer not only walks out pleased, but also more informed and safe. Another is, That Customer will remember the service he/she received and will return and even tell others about the good experiance.

I've seen thread upon thread slamming the guys at Gander and some of the other big box sporting goods outlets for their apparent ingorance and incompetance. Dom, I hate to say it, but to stand back as you said you did, with the "it's not my job" attitude isn't much better.

Ding ding ding...we have a winner

 

[88GT]

do you carry cap guns? firearms were designed with one purpose. to kill.

I'm fairly certain this is not universally true.

 

[Jack Ryan]

So did you make any effort to educate him on his man failures? You could have at least offered to take him shopping next time he needs a new outfit.

WTF was I thinking?
ROTFL, what is "man failures"? ROTFL, I was gonna fix it but it's just too funny.

 

[GeneralCarver]

haha. I'm surprised you didn't run for cover encase it fell out and when off.

 

[LPMan59]

i know of a guy that can beat a drawn, aimed pistol with the draw. he shoots steel targets too, so dont you dare question him.

i havent seen him in a long time. maybe a steel plate finally got the drop on him.

 

[teejay422]

+1 DOM. A gun is never a shoelace.

But a shoelace can sometimes be a machinegun.

But according to BATFECES a shoelace can be a gun, a full auto machine gun at that. Yes they actually ruled that a shoelace was in and of itself a full auto machine gun.
http://jpfo.org/images02/shoestring.jpg

 

[printcraft]

+1 DOM. A gun is never a shoelace.

But a shoelace can sometimes be a machinegun.

I remember seeing that before.

On another note: You could choke someone to death with a shoelace.

Shoelaces should be banned........... velcro is much safer.


(This message brought to you by the velcro institute.)

 

[ihateiraq]

Shoelaces should be banned........... velcro is much safer.

you mean hook and loop fasteners?

 

[rugertoter]

Was it one of those nylon tacticool holsters with the big metal clip to go over the belt? I always figured those wouldn't be very comfortable or secure to wear.

Yeah, when I first started carrying (long time ago) I had a few of these, and you are correct - THEY SUCK!