I made an unexpected visit to the Shootin' Den on Saturday. I was headed back to the 25 from the gun show and noticed the name outta the corner of my eye and thought i'd check it out. Had no idea about it prior.

Anyway, when i walked in all the employees greeted me.. Kind of surprised me, and certainly was not expecting that from prior experience at gun shops across from CA to FL. I'm a surfer type.. i dress the manner and have the California vocabulary so i don't fit the stereotypical American gun owner type lol. So usually i get the "wtf do you want" look.

Back to the point.. Right away it was a Jim or Matt (sorry, i'm terrible with names) that helped me out originally. Let me check out a couple handguns, told me everything possible about them. Gave me the rundown on CO laws, etc since I'm used to the CA ones. I left to grab my military orders so i can the background check out of the way that day and they gladly put the gun aside without me asking so it would be there when i got back. Once i returned an hour or so later i was once again greeted by name and i finished the purchase through the man who helped me out originally, and Laura. Very very friendly people, and awesome to do business with. Honestly it almost felt like i was getting a VIP treatment for buying a $100k car.. but i was getting a $200 .380 lol.

After this experience, and others throughout the springs, i will only be shopping at or through the Shootin' Den for my local needs from here on out.

I know I'm a noob here on the forum but i hope this helps anybody looking for a friendly store to frequent.