Bel Air Gun & Pawn Closing Up Shop

• Jul 16, 2014

• #1

rseymorejr

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Just saw on Facebook that Bel Air Gun and Pawn Shop is throwing in the towel due to SB281.

 

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• Jul 16, 2014

• #2

lee2

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old news..others will take their place.

 

• Jul 16, 2014

• #3

joppaj

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I call BS on SB281 causing their demise, with no intended offense to the op. That store had a cancerous attitude and they survived as long as they did because they were the only game in town. SB281 didn't help them, but others are holding on. Others are adapting.

 

• Jul 16, 2014

• #4

teratos

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joppaj said:

I call BS on SB281 causing their demise, with no intended offense to the op. That store had a cancerous attitude and they survived as long as they did because they were the only game in town. SB281 didn't help them, but others are holding on. Others are adapting.

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I thought the same thing. I haven't been in that shop in 2 decades for a reason....

 

• Jul 16, 2014

• #5

ma_deuce

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Yeah, they were right up there with Just Guns for rotten attitude, IMHO. I bought a couple of things from them years ago because I didn't know any better, but even then they treated me like I was an idiot, a thief, or both.

 

• Jul 16, 2014

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Dmacri25

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I pass them on my way to duffys. They used to be decent when they were next to 7-11.

 

• Jul 16, 2014

• #7

Vile Shadow

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Bill was a colossal prick. But Shelly and that younger fella were cool to deal with.

 

• Jul 16, 2014

• #8

teratos

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Dmacri25 said:

I pass them on my way to duffys. They used to be decent when they were next to 7-11.

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I disagree. They were horrible next to 7-11, too.

 

• Jul 16, 2014

• #9

Bertfish

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My Dad always spoke really poorly of them and hasn't been in there for 20 or so years as a result. I went in once and was there just long enough to see that he was right

 

• Jul 16, 2014

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Dmacri25

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My memory must be hazy then, I was young pretty then and was probably distracted by guns while my dad was dealing with them.

 

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• Jul 16, 2014

• #11

rseymorejr

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I had only been in there a couple of times and had no issues.
Maybe I just got lucky?

 

• Jul 16, 2014

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Kimber45

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Bought my first handgun From Bob's dad back in 84. Never had an issue with Bob, Dave or Shelly. I bought at least 90% of my firearms from them over the years. Sorry to see them go.

 

• Jul 17, 2014

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rico903

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Never the best shop by any means but still far better than Just Guns. Knowing Dave and Shelley I hate to see them or really any business have to close. Anyone know if the safe store will still be open?

 

• Jul 17, 2014

• #14

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Dmacri25 said:

I pass them on my way to duffys. They used to be decent when they were next to 7-11.

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Even then they were dicks.

I stopped in once, maybe 25 years ago. Never did again.

 

• Jul 17, 2014

• #15

Boondock Saint

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Never been there because of all the crap I've heard about them on this forum. What's the old saying? You give someone good customer service, they might tell two people. You give someone bad customer service, they'll tell 10 people. Word gets around fast, and apparently through generations, too.

Good riddance.

 

• Jul 17, 2014

• #16

sgt23preston

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A little history lesson...

The original store was in Gardenville on East side of Rte 1 in Baltimore Shitty...

The owner had 2 sons...

The old man was shot & killed in a daytime robbery in his store about 15 - 20 years ago...

The sons closed down the store shortly there after...

One son moved to Fallston & opened Bel Air Gun & Pawn...

The other son moved to York Pa and opened another gun store...

I used to see the 2nd son at the York Gun Shows...

Sometimes knowing a little history can add some insight into peoples attitudes & behavior...

 

• Jul 17, 2014

• #17

Vile Shadow

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I remember the one on Bel Air Rd. I bought two handguns and a shotgun from them.

 

• Jul 17, 2014

• #18

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Haven't been there in a while (used to go when I worked at APG)... not the best service, but I got my first AR there so a bit sad.

 

• Jul 17, 2014

• #19

teratos

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sgt23preston said:

A little history lesson...

The original store was in Gardenville on East side of Rte 1 in Baltimore Shitty...

The owner had 2 sons...

The old man was shot & killed in a daytime robbery in his store about 15 - 20 years ago...

The sons closed down the store shortly there after...

One son moved to Fallston & opened Bel Air Gun & Pawn...

The other son moved to York Pa and opened another gun store...

I used to see the 2nd son at the York Gun Shows...

Sometimes knowing a little history can add some insight into peoples attitudes & behavior...

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I know the story. Unfortunately, they are a retail business and a family tragedy cannot be taken out on your customers. The few times I was there they treated me like I was a total idiot. I have been to both stores, Bel Air and Fallston. Same treatment at both.

 

• Jul 17, 2014

• #20

Jed195

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When are they shutting down