Bill's Sporting Goods — Local services in Claremore

If Bill's Sporting Goods was someone’s home, it would be on an episode of the real-life documentary “Hoarders.” The owner would be required to seek a mental health professional.

Fortunately, it is not a home. It is a sporting good store, focusing on hunting and shooting sports essentials. Every freaking inch, every cubby hole, every nook and cranny are packed with hunting and sporting supplies, firearms and archery equipment. Everything you can think of. Stuff you need, stuff you don’t need and stuff that you think you need because you saw it in this month’s hunting magazine.

Shop Local. Fair prices. I had never done business with the store until today. I found a great buy on a rifle, online at Sportsman’s Warehouse. Just as a test, I called Bill’s to see if they had one. The answer I got was expected. No. I asked if they could order and match the price. The answer was YES. I put it on order. And while perusing the endless shelves packed with goodies, I found some black powder necessaries. Oh, by the way in case my wife askes, this falls under the category of “stuff I need.”

Good friendly service. A mind blowing small packed store. If you shoot or...

I would like to preface this by saying I have spent thousands of dollars at bills over the years. I have bought guns, bows, accessories, and used them for FFL transfers. The bow side has always been flawless. However, the gun side, in my opinion, has been mediocre. I went in today for an FFL transfer. The man that helped me did not have the best customer service skills.

Here is how the conversation went:

Me: I’m here to pick up a transfer Worker: ok? Me: first name Dillon Worker: ok, cool *awkward silence and staring Me: last name Bowers (confused at this point) Worker: ok *more awkward silence and staring Worker: what gun? Me: ruger sr1911

After the whole conversation he finally proceeded to get the paperwork started. I think the awkwardness, staring, and rudeness could have been avoided by the worker telling me the exact information he needed from the get go (in the past a first name has been sufficient to get the process started). The whole encounter seemed very petty, bottom line is there are cheaper places to buy guns and do FFL transfers in Claremore, and I would now recommend them over Bills...

Nearly everything the outdoorsman can imagine including the advice and expert information to keep you at the top of your game. These guys also tend to have in stock all the specialty and hard to find items that you would normally have to drive hours for or have special ordered. I has been my go to location for all my archery and shooting gear for years now and I know I can get everything I need at lower or comparable prices without having to drive or waiting days for shipping that can sometime be insanely expensive. Thanks Bills for doing it right, you have earned my loyalty and my recommendation to anyone looking to elevate their outdoors shopping experience to better service and selection than can be found nearly anywhere. A great bunch of guys and gals and I look forward to seeing you again soon, your always gonna be my first stop for keeping my outdoors...