I haven't had any bad experiences with gun stores; I've been to three different gunshops in the past two months. Although there were people three-deep around the counter, the workers were all polite, professional and relaxed. Gander Mountain was insanely busy, so customers were getting a little testy for the wait time, but the workers were trying hard to maintain an upbeat attitude. DCF Guns was terrific; not oly was it a great experience but they actually took the time to suggest other places I might look to find some ammunition they were out of.