Dear Tacticool Ninja Crowd... My apologies.

[DesmoDucRob]

Dear Tacticoolaid-Drinkers,
My bad. I’ve become increasingly impatient with the seemingly overzealous tactical “enthusiasts” and today I believe that impatience came to a halt.

It seems that lately my gun shop visits have all included some sort of casual run-in with people interested in the newest AR-15 tac-latch rail-mounted laser taser gadgetry and fewer of the traditionalists. That usually ticks me off. I just want to know if there are any series 70’s under $800 and I keep getting interrupted by someone wanting to know what’s the best way to mount seven streamlights and a BUIS on his AR. Well…

I was making my usual rounds on the “I’m ahead of schedule for my drive-home commute” gun shop circuit, when I stopped by one of my local favorites to see what deals were beneath the display case. The conversation was the typical question and answer session with the gentleman behind the gun counter, when an obnoxious cannabis and gasoline-smelling pair of southern gentlemen strolled in the shop. I reluctantly gave them their space and they began to yell from different directions at each other to look at this Glock (S&W sigma) over here, and that Glock (AK-47), over there and then proceeded to ask if the owner had the Remington Super-Red Hawk that shot 454 “Castle” and 45 long-barrel. Before they got a reply the moved on to the next “glock” and asked if the gun was “SMD registered”
I found myself missing the company of typical gun-shop ninjas and their well-informed opinions (even if it is based on internet and gun magazine ramblings). Perhaps working on my own AR build is making me appreciate a bit of tacticoolness, but whatever the case is, I look forward to the next time someone informed on firearm anything wants to talk shop, as long as they don’t reek of pot and motor oil.

 

[Tulse Luper]

I would have lost it as the.45 long-barrel.

 

[Speedlace]

Pick your poison.

The casual know-nothings or the taciticool internet know-it-alls.

 

[thatwhichisnt]

Pick your poison.

The casual no-nothings or the taciticool internet know-it-alls.

You forgot the worst ones. The no nothing casuals who think they know it all

 

[themcfarland]

notice the avatar sigline..

tactical hangover.. for a reason

 

[edman87k5]

That is funny!
They rank right up there with the counter sales guy that thinks he knows everything but obviously doesn't.

 

[deafdave3]

Dear Tacticoolaid-Drinkers,
My bad. I’ve become increasingly impatient with the seemingly overzealous tactical “enthusiasts” and today I believe that impatience came to a halt.

It seems that lately my gun shop visits have all included some sort of casual run-in with people interested in the newest AR-15 tac-latch rail-mounted laser taser gadgetry and fewer of the traditionalists. That usually ticks me off. I just want to know if there are any series 70’s under $800 and I keep getting interrupted by someone wanting to know what’s the best way to mount seven streamlights and a BUIS on his AR. Well…

I was making my usual rounds on the “I’m ahead of schedule for my drive-home commute” gun shop circuit, when I stopped by one of my local favorites to see what deals were beneath the display case. The conversation was the typical question and answer session with the gentleman behind the gun counter, when an obnoxious cannabis and gasoline-smelling pair of southern gentlemen strolled in the shop. I reluctantly gave them their space and they began to yell from different directions at each other to look at this Glock (S&W sigma) over here, and that Glock (AK-47), over there and then proceeded to ask if the owner had the Remington Super-Red Hawk that shot 454 “Castle” and 45 long-barrel. Before they got a reply the moved on to the next “glock” and asked if the gun was “SMD registered”
I found myself missing the company of typical gun-shop ninjas and their well-informed opinions (even if it is based on internet and gun magazine ramblings). Perhaps working on my own AR build is making me appreciate a bit of tacticoolness, but whatever the case is, I look forward to the next time someone informed on firearm anything wants to talk shop, as long as they don’t reek of pot and motor oil.

I never hear people talk like that.

 

[Psychic Bacon]

I never hear people talk like that.

Then you have been hanging out with the right folks.

 

[Speedlace]

I never hear people talk like that.

 

[Mr_Willson]

its that ******* cowadooty

 

[Yrdawg]

Speaking of ...

Dave I almost envy you when I HEAR the phrase " rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 " , I'd love to see this line go with hollering fire in a crowded theatre

OP, sorry for your loss, any contract like that has to affect your over all in some negative way.

Weed and motor oil, yea...that sorta puts me in mind of seeing the thug-a-lites out in public and realizing that by being rabid pro 2 A like I am, I am insisting these fools have the same to carry a gun as I do

 

[LACamper]

One observation. When I was young and I'd wander into a gunshop on a Saturday afternoon you would find in addition to all of the above characters a handful of LEO's of various types. Some on duty, some off, and from all different departments, talking shop. Oh and educating the gun shop workers...
Anyone smelling of weed walking in there would have been encouraged to come outside and hold down the trunk of the nearest police car while having his pockets emptied, while the other half dozen cops watched and critiqued. If they were lucky...
Now, on occasion I'll see one police officer in Shooter's club (the store on david, not the range). I don't remember the last time I saw one at Nick's.
What I do see is groups of 3 to 4 thug looking guys with their pants hanging down and their hats on backwards looking at AK's and high pernts. You would think the cops would want to hang around there...

 

[charliepapa]

What I do see is groups of 3 to 4 thug looking guys with their pants hanging down and their hats on backwards looking at AK's and high pernts. You would think the cops would want to hang around there...

yeah, here lately I feel like I need a gun more at gun stores and the gun show that anywhere else I go!

 

[Gus McCrae]

Dear Tacticoolaid-Drinkers,
My bad. I’ve become increasingly impatient with the seemingly overzealous tactical “enthusiasts” and today I believe that impatience came to a halt.

It seems that lately my gun shop visits have all included some sort of casual run-in with people interested in the newest AR-15 tac-latch rail-mounted laser taser gadgetry and fewer of the traditionalists. That usually ticks me off. I just want to know if there are any series 70’s under $800 and I keep getting interrupted by someone wanting to know what’s the best way to mount seven streamlights and a BUIS on his AR. Well…

I was making my usual rounds on the “I’m ahead of schedule for my drive-home commute” gun shop circuit, when I stopped by one of my local favorites to see what deals were beneath the display case. The conversation was the typical question and answer session with the gentleman behind the gun counter, when an obnoxious cannabis and gasoline-smelling pair of southern gentlemen strolled in the shop. I reluctantly gave them their space and they began to yell from different directions at each other to look at this Glock (S&W sigma) over here, and that Glock (AK-47), over there and then proceeded to ask if the owner had the Remington Super-Red Hawk that shot 454 “Castle” and 45 long-barrel. Before they got a reply the moved on to the next “glock” and asked if the gun was “SMD registered”
I found myself missing the company of typical gun-shop ninjas and their well-informed opinions (even if it is based on internet and gun magazine ramblings). Perhaps working on my own AR build is making me appreciate a bit of tacticoolness, but whatever the case is, I look forward to the next time someone informed on firearm anything wants to talk shop, as long as they don’t reek of pot and motor oil.

They don't sound like the tacticool ninja crowd to me.

 

[DesmoDucRob]

They don't sound like the tacticool ninja crowd to me.

Nope, my intent was to point out that the tacticool ninjas, although annoying at times, are at least educated in firearms terminology and etiquite enough to hold a conversation. I would have rathered argue the effectivenss of 5.45 vs 7.62 for days with someone informed rather than watch those two kindergarteners with moustaches bounce from counter to counter pointing at everything that accepted a magazine.

 

[oleheat]

Q: Come on. Is there really such a thing as "too much tacticool"?










A: YES.

 

[Baldrik78]

I never hear people talk like that.

I lol'd

 

[stormrider54]

Pick your poison.

The casual know-nothings or the taciticool internet know-it-alls.

I fall into the casual know-nothing catagorie therefore I must depend on others for insight and knowledge until I get "up to speed." If this bothers any gun shop owners let me know and I'll spend my money with someone else that isn't bothered. I am not trying to be a jerk but this is the way it is.

I picked up this hobby for relaxation and entertainment. If it becomes a hassle I can always do something else. As for now, I enjoy it and appreciate the help of others.

 

[Kraut]

Did they ask for a "phased plasma rifle in forty watt range?"

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vxK4kf4AqA[/ame]

 

[JR1572]

The gun store counter is just like the Internet gun forums. Everyone knows everything, but the difference at the gun store counter is that you get the satisfaction of seeing the faces the "experts" make when you hurt their feelings by calling them out on their nonsense.

JR1572