At the shops I frequent I don't chit chat with much of anyone. I get what I want,do my order,pick up my order or get on the rangeand skidaddle.
Myself I think most who hang out there too much are a bunch of blow hards. See them plenty of times when I come in, but they're never on the range or do I see them at the outdoor ranges. Don't seem to see them with their wallets out much either, just the jiber-jaber.
Then you got to look out for the younger ones who seem to be way too observant about all the goings on. Gotta wonder what their priorities are.