Yes, Because it helps filter out the bad apples. Even though it's not 100% reliable. A wife beater, major sex offenders, drug dealers, etc. don't need guns.
As far as best bang for the low buck. I'd buy a Rock Island by Armscor. Not much bling factor or anything but it works. Either way, Hope you enjoy whatever you purchase.
:dunno: Never had a problem with Patriots. Been going there for over 3 years and they treated me good. I can think of other stores that I've found otherwise. But I will not discredit them on the internet. Don't know the other side of the story anyway.
I never had a problem with them myself. And if I did, I'd tell them about it! They saved me alot of money the passed few years. So has Favres for that matter! Keep in mind that most gun shops deal with a wide variety of people. Including those who believe they can treat them like dirt among...