I have been a Marksman customer for three years. I have been a hunter my entire life. I never felt the need to carry a weapon for every day personal protection until 3 years ago. \r
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For those of you considering the acquisition of a hand gun for personal protection for the first time, I would suggest that you consider the various training courses available at the Marksman prior to purchasing your first hand gun. \r
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The courses are taught by experienced LE officers that want to make sure you not only have sufficient knowledge but also go away from the training with the proper attitude.\r
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As for some of the complaints in other reviews I would say some are true and some others are to be expected. If you go into the Marksman with the wrong attitude you are likely to be disappointed. The majority of the staff will notice your attitude and less than patient demeanor. If you present with these attributes you can expect to experience delays or be outright discouraged. \r
They do their best to mitigate the pinheads which means you are likely to have a relatively safe experience in the store and on the range. Not so at some other facilities.\r
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As you might guess I would recommend the Marksman for both the beginner as well as the proficient. If you are a beginner get some training. If you are proficient get some refresher training. Either way have the right attitude before you walk into the store or step onto the range. If you can't seem to muster it up then you certainly don't need to be carrying on the street.\r
Pros: Selection, Location, Hours, Training, Frequent LE presence
Cons: Busy
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