9 Gun Shop Customer Stereotypes In Every Shop In America (Which One Are You?)

I recently saw a video by Gunbros that I thought was both funny and accurate, and I can tell they had fun making this one. It was about the different stereotypes of people that you will find in gun shops, and if you have spent time there like I have, you know the types of people they are portraying.

Gun shops are not just places to buy firearms and accessories; they’re also social hubs where a colorful cast of characters congregates. Whether you’re a regular patron or just stopping by for the first time, you will encounter these nine distinctive stereotypes at any gun shop across America.

1. Meal Team Six

Armed with snacks and a disregard for cleanliness, Meal Team Six treats the gun shop like their personal dining room. Their greasy fingers leave smudges on merchandise, and crumbs litter the floor as they munch away, oblivious to the mess they’re creating.

2. The Resident

This character seems to linger indefinitely, chatting with staff and fellow customers long after their business is concluded, often monopolizing valuable sales counter space.

3. The Gun Snob

Dressed to impress in their finest attire, the Gun Snob is more concerned with showcasing their status than finding the right firearm. They’re drawn to flashy models and high-end accessories, regardless of practicality.

4. The Wife Alert

Constantly checking over their shoulder, the Wife Alert is overly cautious, fearing the wrath of a significant other discovering their latest gun purchase. They’ll go to great lengths to keep their acquisitions under wraps, even resorting to covert transactions.

5. The Fudd

On a mission to protect their property from local wildlife, the Fudd seeks advice on the most effective firearm for dispatching pesky predators. Their insistence on a specific type of weapon often clashes with practical recommendations from knowledgeable staff.

6. The Deal Maker

Forever in search of the ultimate deal, The Deal Maker scrutinizes every tag and questions every dollar, convinced they can outsmart the shop’s pricing. Armed with internet research and dubious claims of better offers elsewhere, they haggle relentlessly.

7. The Pick-up Artist

A model of patience, the Pick-up Artist is content to bide their time until they pick up their package that just got delivered, even if it means lingering awkwardly for hours. Unfazed by delays or inconveniences, they remain steadfast in their commitment to securing their purchase.

8. Silent but Deadly

This customer lurks in the background, exuding an air of mystery and danger. Rarely speaking but always observing, Silent but Deadly exudes confidence in their knowledge of firearms, often making others feel inadequate with their silent presence.

9. Assistant to the Regional Salesman

Acting as if they’re on the payroll, this customer inserts themselves into sales interactions, offering unsolicited advice and opinions to both staff and fellow shoppers. Whether they’re genuinely helpful or just a nuisance depends on who you ask.

Familiar Archetypes

Next time you visit your local gun shop, keep an eye out for these familiar archetypes. Whether they bring a smile to your face or a sigh of exasperation, they’re an integral part of the unique experience that is shopping for firearms in America.