Visitors to gun shops should be aware of acceptable behavior and proper Gun Shop Etiquette. Keep these in mind at mom-and-pop shops and large sporting goods chains, local gun stores (LGS) a gun show or even at the shooting range

Good things to do at a Gun Shop

• Observe, Read and Follow the Stores Firearms handleing policy
• Handle their Firearms with Respect
• Ask to rack the slide
• Ask before dry firing
• Bring your gun into the store in a case
• Look at one firearm at a time
• Ask, if you want to compare them side by side
• Know the caliber, model, manufacture, and size of your gun when shopping for holsters & accessories
• Keep your children close to you, and under supervision, at all times
• Remember many gun shops share space & parking lots with other stores

Avoid doing these things at a Gun Shop:

• Do not take guns apart
• Do not open boxes of ammo
• Do not ‘flick’ or ‘slap’ a revolver cylinder closed
• Do not aim guns directly at anyone or through windows
    (floor or walls are the best choice)
• Do not offer unsolicited advice to other customers
• Do not jiggle handles of the gun safes (its not good for the lock)
• Do not attempt to buy guns from other customers in the store
• Do not joke about anything illegal

Gun Safety

• Treat every gun as if it were loaded
• Keep finger off trigger
• Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction