The following thread on THR was immediately locked down, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS GUN RELATED AND BROKE NO RULES. The only reason given was that "we don't have a humor forum."
Please read my original post and tell me what I did "wrong." My thanks to Furious Styles for his sympathy.
Even if my post was humorous, I don't see how that would have justified a clear violation of my right to free speech. As it is, I am trying very hard to expand our penetration and market share, and would very much appreciate some help doing it. It figures the Bush-drone moderators at THR don't want to help a small business they'd rather my store fold and all the money go to places like Wal-Mart that only sell cheap hunting guns.
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=251461 Men-friendly gunstore, suggestions please.
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I have just taken over the management of a gun store in a large metro area. Let's just say the previous management left a lot to be desired, and I've got to get the business back in shape.
I'm trying to attract the male market, which I think has been under-exploited with all the attention on female shooters lately. I'm looking for any suggestions to make my store more appealing and welcoming to guys.
I'm considering a name change, as the shop is currently called "She Shoots, She Scores!" Beyond that, we may need to scale back on the promotion of "Marksmanship Teas" and "Target Scrapbooking." Of course, we won't completely abandon those, as we value our female customers very highly. Also, we will be reducing our inventory of AR-15s and 9mm's, so we can also stock more masculine firearms. I'd appreciate any input on guns that would appeal to men shooters.
One of my ideas is to have a Superbowl Party at the store, with laser-equipped pistols we can use to dry-fire at the opposing team-members. Of course, I'll need to have my counter-guys brush up on their football knowledge, as they are more interested in show-tunes and such. I'll also be having some open-carry barbecues, so long as I can do so legally on the front sidewalk. Of course, my employees would rather go with fondu.
Suggestions welcome, just please remember this is a family forum. Thanks!