Perhaps they're really taking an interest in what you purchased.
Yeah, most of the time. But there’s a lot of regulars at the counter I patronize who usually try and get some kind of “justification” out of you before trying to prove to you that you made a mistake and try to convince you to buy something you don’t want. Just looking for a simple phrase to avoid those drawn out conversations.
"Because I can", if that doesn't work, answer every question, with a question, they'll get the hint.
Doesn't sound like justification, just seeing what reasons you have. If you know what you want, that is enough justification. Most gun stores will take off A LOT of money for returns. Sounds like a good business practice to me, but yes, I don't recall anyone asking me that question myself.
Just say "for the next time someone asks me a stupid question".
"My therapist recommended it..."
I can relate to being irritated at this. I can usually tell if it's being asked out of genuine curiosity, as opposed to "control freak, speech incoming". The control freak will have that condescending and confused look on their face, as if no answer from you is going to satisfy them. They already know what they're going to preach to you; that's why they set you up with "Why are you choosing that?". The friendly/curious person has a less intense demeanor.
Don't come to my shop then.
I can honestly say that no one employee has ever asked me that particular question. Most of the gun stores I do business with are ran by the owners, and they might say something like “I’ve never shot one of those, do you like them?” It may mean the same thing, but I believe that in most cases they are looking for options that might sell in their shop, and are looking for a little first hand info.
I have trouble loading my .375H&H with my fat fingers, I couldn't see me fumbling around trying to reload .22 LR ammo.
