I go to Haley's all the time. There are several good shops in Lafayette with good employees - I just happen to like Haley's. It's homey, warm, and inviting. Has the feel of a hunting lodge with hardwood floors. Pretty good stock, too. They are also able to have inventory of just about any...
I hope they're doing well. A decade or so ago I used to work on Pend. Pike and I'd go pay them a visit on occasion. Did plenty of business with them. Bought a couple of Star semi-autos (which have actually been real reliable) along with a Rossi .22 revolver and an interesting 20 gauge O/U made...
I view target shooting to be another skilled recreation along the lines of throwing darts, bowling, golfing, shooting a basketball. It takes skill and expertise, and the payoff is the intellectual reward of achieving success. So it appeals to our competitive inclinations.
Plus, there is the...
I picked up a few misc. mags off the typical internet sites a couple days after Sandy Hook. Since then, nothing has been in stock (as we all know) so panic buying is virtually impossible at reasonable prices. I'm just not willing to pay $50 to $100 for a 10 round mini14 mag (ebay).
But...
I've been to both Four Guns and Haley's and have no problems with either. I'm simply glad to know that there is enough business in the industry that multiple gun shops in the same area can stay open and turn a profit.
And frankly, they are two different kinds of stores. Haley's is true to...