r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Apr 02 '23
Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions
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u/rlyx6x Apr 07 '23 edited Apr 07 '23
I went to the Calgary gun show today. That was my first gun show and it really was not a pleasant experience. Mainly older guys being absolute pricks. In no particular order:
I had a stamp and was re entering, but that didn’t stop some random guy from grabbing my shoulder and saying “back of the line asshole”
I was talking to a friend about how I wanted a .308 M1 Garand not a 30-06, and somebody felt the urge to butt in and call me an idiot for my opinion. And also had the urge to share his l opinion about historical accuracy
I wanted to take a picture to send to a friend, and the vendor threatened to have me removed for photographing his merch. Later on I saw him berating this poor kid with a DSLR.
And just overall condescension when talking to most of the vendors and asking questions. It felt like the old boys club, and those under 50 need not apply. Was I just unlucky with my run ins or is this normal for gun shows?