How do you really feel about Continental Arms in Timonium?

[tzoid]

Actually RedCobra is not who I was referring to...

I would like to think that the thread helped to improve things for everyone. Patrons and the Business.

 

[Redcobra]

It seems some want threads to die when the posts conflict with what they want to see.

Positive comments must be a bad thing???

Hey, I am a supporter of CA. I shoot there and buy from there. Maybe if you read the whole thread you would see that.
Only saying that this was supposed to just be a poll and the results were going to shown to the owner. Beyond that...beating a dead horse.

 

[tzoid]

read the post above yours

Oh...and I started the thread-Poll so I read it.

Even though the Poll has ended input from those that came later are welcomed to provide input and from what I have read things are improving.

 

[Redcobra]

read the post above yours

Oh...and I started the thread-Poll so I read it.

Even though the Poll has ended input from those that came later are welcomed to provide input and from what I have read things are improving.

Did you talk to Jaime about the results?

 

[eruby]

Isn't this thread dead yet?

If you never respond to this thread again, it will be dead to you.

Nah, shows up in new posts and I can't resist

Zombie thread!

It seems some want threads to die when the posts conflict with what they want to see.

Positive comments must be a bad thing???

If you're refering to my comment, I was only going back and forth with Redcobra. I didn't, and don't want any useful thread to die.

If you weren't refering to me, then, like Emily Latilla, never mind.

 

[TROOPER]

Well should be good to check out the new showroom when they open it anyway.

No idea of size yet, or how much more they're going to stock up on guns, maybe Andy could give us some hints..

 

[adodson]

Well should be good to check out the new showroom when they open it anyway.

No idea of size yet, or how much more they're going to stock up on guns, maybe Andy could give us some hints..

Double the amount of long guns, more handguns, more rentals, way more accessories, way more reloading supplies, high quality gear and clothing, and all of our safes (to name a few things). Sorry I won't be around to see it, but I'll be back to visit.

 

[hvymax]

read the post above yours

Oh...and I started the thread-Poll so I read it.

Even though the Poll has ended input from those that came later are welcomed to provide input and from what I have read things are improving.

Sometimes all people need is a little feedback to realize that things need to change. A business needs happy customers to stay open so even if it is like eating a crap sandwich to be nice to your customers you better do it ifyou want customers at all. The great thing for customers of the info age is that you can find out where to avoid.

 

[tzoid]

You make some good points ...but surely you know not to always believe everything you read on the internet....

Mileage always will vary

 

[Johnny Utah]

Well I stumbled onto this one a little late....

Anyways, up until recently I have shot at Continental Arms fairly often over the past 4 years. For the most part, I was treated OK - not great but certainly not terrible. I felt like once they guys behind started recognizing my face (or my 6'5 280 lb friend I always shot with) that I was treated better. The hourly rate was high but I realized that an operation like that has a lot of overhead. Andy, Gibby, and the rest of the crew were overall decent with me. The only issue I had was with the old guy in hat and glasses who threatened to kick me out of the range for a rule infraction - transporting a firearm (unloaded and action open) to the range right beside me for an inquiring shooter.

That incident alone didn't sour me, as I just thought he was a bitter *******. What soured me was how my sister, who is a safe and a knowledgeable shooter, was treated. They treated her like a dumb bitch who knew NOTHING about firearms except "they go boom".

Furthermore, I am convinced that gun shops (particularly gun ranges) treat customers like shit because they can - they know they have limited competition that oftentimes makes their range/shop logistically/geographically advantageous even though their customers service might blow. And I am still convinced that most (not all) gun shop/range people take their jobs WAY too seriously and have customers believing that it should be expected and accepted. My GF works in the medical field (she's a RN) - where people oftentimes die because of a mistake (on a MUCH higher rate than that of a gun range), so if someone is going to take their job too seriously, it should be her. If she were to display customer service comparable to that of the people behind the counter, she would get fired in a heartbeat. I just guess it's part of the gun culture (unfortunately) to be 'on edge' when you're sitting behind a counter selling someone a handgun.

Anyways, I haven't experienced anything of the sort at Freestate. They have been nice to me and my sister, and to this point have a much more relaxed environment. They are within 15 minutes of my house (35+ to go to Continental) and the facilities are awesome. Continental will not go out of business because of Freestate, but maybe they will learn something because of it.

 

[Chet002]

Safe enviroment

Never been treated with anything less than friendly respect. People need to respect what these people do, and some of the characters who they have to deal with. Every individual that walks through their door is a potential danger. Be cooperative, be respectful, be conscious of your actions and demeanor, and be aware that they may be interpreted differently by different people.
As in all aspects of life, treat them as you would have them treat you.......and don't forget, everyone has bad days!
I have absolutely no problems with anyone at Continental Arms, and I thank them for what they provide....... An safe enviroment......

 

[Second Amendment]

Never been treated with anything less than friendly respect. People need to respect what these people do, and some of the characters who they have to deal with. Every individual that walks through their door is a potential danger. Be cooperative, be respectful, be conscious of your actions and demeanor, and be aware that they may be interpreted differently by different people.
As in all aspects of life, treat them as you would have them treat you.......and don't forget, everyone has bad days!
I have absolutely no problems with anyone at Continental Arms, and I thank them for what they provide....... An safe enviroment......

One can be still be curteous even while in an occupation or environment that has potential danger. Most police officers manage to accomplish that daily. I guess the employees at Continental are ALWAYS having a bad day. I have felt safe at both H&M and Freestate, and the employees there are not rude pricks.

 

[survivorRob]

I hope the raging pricks at Continental learn their lesson now that they have real competition in Baltimore County. Freestate is the only place I go now!

 

[Redcobra]

I hope the nice guys at Continental learn their lesson now that they have real competition in Baltimore County. Freestate is the only place I go now!

Fixed it for you.

 

[survivorRob]

Fixed it for you.

good one. Actually I should have just put the raging "prick" at Continental, it's only one or two guys causing all of the problems.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=791336#post791336

Even though I live closer to freestate, I probably would have still went to Continental if it wasn't for the "roadie." I haven't been in there since that post and wouldn't go in there if they told me I could shoot for free with free ammo.

 

[FFMike]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................. This thread is a waste

 

[Streetgang]

I don't have a horse in this race (pardon the pun) but it's been beat to a bloody pulp.

 

[Redcobra]

I don't have a horse in this race (pardon the pun) but it's been beat to a bloody pulp.

Ya think.....?

 

[survivorRob]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................. This thread is a waste

Maybe for you in Howeird county. For those of us in Baltimore County it's helpful to know where not to go shoot.

 

[TROOPER]

Maybe for you in Howeird county. For those of us in Baltimore County it's helpful to know where not to go shoot.

I agree, certainly helpful for those in the county