I like to support independent gun stores when I can. I know they are in business for only one thing, to sell firearms and related equipment. That means they're 100% vested in gun rights. I don't mind paying a little extra to support them. The only problem I have with some (not all) of the gun stores I've gone into is the poor customer service. When buying ammo I've been ignored until I practically stepped behind the counter and helped myself, and I was the only one in the store at the time. I expect that kind ofreception in Wal-Mart, but not when I'm paying premium prices. Luckily I have found a couple of gun stores that have good customer service.