Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. My name is Brittany Workman and I am the manager for Capitol City Arms Supply. We are a small retail outlet focusing solely on full firearm sales. On average, we have approximately 500 guns in stock. Located inside the same building is Bullet Express Indoor Shooting Range. They house an eight-lane, 25-yard pistol range and a four-lane, 50-yard rifle and shotgun range. Although separate businesses, we work very much in conjunction with one another. Now that you have a little background on us, I will get to the reason for my email. While reading your April 2009 issue, I came across the article by Lisa ParsonsWraith entitled “Avoid ‘Weird’ In Welcoming Women” (Arms & The Woman). I found this article very interesting, partly because I feel for the store owners who are No Bimbos Here E-mail the Editor russ@shootingindustry.com struggling with this issue and partly because we have found the solution. Besides the owners, Capitol City Arms Supply and Bullet Express Indoor Shooting Range are entirely female staffed. While we aren’t a bunch of blonde “bimbos” running around just to draw a crowd — although two of us are blondes — having a female staff appeals to both sides of the spectrum. Women who come in feel more comfortable because they aren’t walking into a “man’s world.” And men who come in are sometimes taken aback by our knowledgeable staff. Of course, as with anything, our system isn’t fail-proof. We still have men (and women) who prefer to talk to “the boys” because us “gals” couldn’t possibly help them with anything! For the most part, however, we seem to have found the happy medium. I just wanted to let you know there are those of us out here who, without throwing in the “frills,” make a valid effort to appeal to everyone who is interested in the shooting sports industry. Thank you for keeping us all up to speed on the latest and greatest. Brittany Workman, Manager Capitol City Arms Supply Springfield, Ill. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Over the years, it has been interesting to note the number of gun dealers who are reluctant to recognize that women are customers, too — or can be. Despite the evidence that women do have money to spend and really do want to make purchases in gun shops, many dealers would rather forego increased profits in order to preserve the good ol’ boy atmosphere of their stores. It’s also interesting to note that these same dealers are the ones who complain because they can’t attract new customers. Fortunately, there are dealers — ones who are really in business to make a profit and grow their market share — who welcome women. Keep up the good work. 9 New from Tactical Shotgun Stock With Forend ATI • Six Position Collapsible/Side Folding • Stock Changes Length Of Pull From 9 1/4” to 13 3/4” • Three 2” Picatinny Rails • Removable/Adjustable Cheekrest • • • • Six Position Collapsible/Side Folding Can Be Fired From Folded Position Three 2” and One 4” Picatinny Rails Removable/Adjustable Cheekrest • • • • Six Position Collapsible/Side Folding Can Be Fired From Folded Position Four 2” and One 4” Picatinny Rails Removable/Adjustable Cheekrest *Fits 12 Gauge & 20 Gauge Mossberg 500 & 590, Remington 870, Winchester 1200 & 1300 SKS Side Folding Six Position Stock Through innovation & technology, ATI is on the forefront of the latest advancements in synthetic gunstocks. For more information on these exciting new products or any of ATI’s gunstocks or accessories, please visit Ruger 10/22 Side Folding Six Position Stock ® ATI products also available at: CTD, Centerfire and Outdoor Bunker ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN • 800.925.2522 6 JUNE 2009 Forend Pistol Grip *Five position, fits any standard picatinny rail Read SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com