So...
I know gun counter guys have a reputation... and it is generally pretty well deserved.
Since I retired from the Marine Corps back in 2021 I've been assistant managing a buddies gun shop here in Jacksonville NC, Kinda fell into the job and the discount is nice ya know.... End up giving most of the paychecks back for ammo, trade in revolvers, 1911's and other stuff that me and like three other people on the forum would want. Yesterday someone traded in a 6 inch Ruger Security Six in 90 percent condition, Leather holster, two HKS speed loaders and leather Aker double loader pouch. He got a PSA Dagger in trade.... Heathen. But he was happy, and I got a security Six for a little over the cost of a PSA Dagger... Win.
Anyhow, as you can imagine, "interesting" interactions occur with the public when you are behind the counter. The employees of my buddies shop and I try to be the anti gun counter guy, I personally spend a inordinate amount of time talking people out of the dumb purchase they originally came in for and steer them towards actual useful things... sometimes it works...
What follows are some of the more amusing stories from behind the counter. Others who know the pain of A&D logs feel free to chime in as well.