Allen's Gun Shop

[CCC999]

My husband and I went into Allen's the other day and couldn't help but notice the rude old woman (women). There was one women who helped us and she did a great job. The owner is the real problem fro, what we could see. She hobbles around, barks orders, has a bitter look on her face and embarrasses the staff that actually are busting the butts trying to work around the poor atmosphere she has created. She was rude and unfriendly. There were two guys working behind the counter and she was very unprofessional with him. He happened to be helping my husband at the time of her tirade. We felt bad for the guy. He ignored her and walked off. It was rather funny. The bottom line is this woman who I assume is Mrs. Allen has no leadership or management skills. She went off of the employee for something he had nothing to do with. We have been in the shop before and have noticed the way she and a couple of her employees gossip. It's a real turn off. Leadership through fear and intimidation...this is not how one gains respect.

[CCC999]

Posted this comment and can't edit typos so read between the lines. Two guys behind the counter busting their butts and she was very unprofessional with the one helping my husband....etc, etc...

[Not a NOOB]

Probably because your an Obama supporter!! She's an awesome lady

[CCC999]

Not an Obama supporter in any way. She was rude to her employees. How does that make my husband and I Obama supporters? I don't think she's an awesome lady. From what I hear she's no lady at all. I guess you're one of her drinking buddies. I hear she's awesome at that. After what we witnessed we asked a few people about the place and I can't repeat on this site what they said about her.

How do you conclude I'm an Obama supporter based on her poor, cruel and unprofessional behavior? Wow, you truly lack a valid argument. Based upon you assessment of her I can conclude you are of the same ilk.

[sorry]

im from indiana i was looking for a guy name allen ross so i got on this site sorry about the trouble there, do you know a allen ross he was the one that did horse buggies downtown nashville he was a friend and would like to know how he is doing, if you can help that would be great thanks. I do know he lived in clarksville tn.

[CCC999]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php...

I have concluded you ARE a noob based upon the urban dictionary definition.

:)

[N00bz]

Never had an issue w/ her. Bought a pistol from her right before Christmas. Her and the gunsmith/owner have always been courteous.
:shrug:

[Aintnothang]

I have nothing but good things to say about Allen's. CCC999 has too much time on their hands.

[CCC999]

Aintnothang wrote:

I have nothing but good things to say about Allen's. CCC999 has too much time on their hands.

Apparently you are one of her friends no doubt. I said nothing about her husband. I know nothing about him. I don't know what he even looks like. I'm not sure he was there. II only spoke about our experience. Too much time on my hands? I think not... This forum is about speaking out about experiences within the community and as a consumer it is my right to do so. You were not there. You, as an obvious personal friend can not be objective. We feel she is not a very nice person nor is she professional. She wasn't mean to my husband or myself. I'm sure there will be many of her friends running damage control in many places. We were personally appalled by her abusive behavior. She acts very common and has no people skills. I would hate to see how she treats her enemies.

There are other gun shops in the area. We have found them very nice and the boss wasn't admonishing the employees for things they didn't do in front of the customers. She made a spectacle of herself. I've asked about her since the incident but I won't repeat what I was told. I'm sure she's aware of her own bad behavior.

I will add that i work within the business community so it didn't take long to discover that she has some issues with many folks who are business leaders and owners. Many just keep it quiet and keep the peace. She can't run in all the societal circles so she must accept her position as it is. Many just put up with her.

[CCC999]

N00bz wrote:

Never had an issue w/ her. Bought a pistol from her right before Christmas. Her and the gunsmith/owner have always been courteous.
:shrug:

I'm happy for you! Congrats on your new addition as well! We enjoy ours as BUT keep in mind that our experience and what we witnessed is we witnessed. Why is it so difficult to believe? Can't people be nice to their inner circle and still have a bad temper and be a bully with others? This is not only a possibility but also very likely.

[Aintnothang]

CCC999 wrote:

<quoted text> Apparently you are one of her friends no doubt. I said nothing about her husband. I know nothing about him. I don't know what he even looks like. I'm not sure he was there. II only spoke about our experience. Too much time on my hands? I think not... This forum is about speaking out about experiences within the community and as a consumer it is my right to do so. You were not there. You, as an obvious personal friend can not be objective. We feel she is not a very nice person nor is she professional. She wasn't mean to my husband or myself. I'm sure there will be many of her friends running damage control in many places. We were personally appalled by her abusive behavior. She acts very common and has no people skills. I would hate to see how she treats her enemies.
There are other gun shops in the area. We have found them very nice and the boss wasn't admonishing the employees for things they didn't do in front of the customers. She made a spectacle of herself. I've asked about her since the incident but I won't repeat what I was told. I'm sure she's aware of her own bad behavior.
I will add that i work within the business community so it didn't take long to discover that she has some issues with many folks who are business leaders and owners. Many just keep it quiet and keep the peace. She can't run in all the societal circles so she must accept her position as it is. Many just put up with her.

You remind me of Mrs. Olsen from Little House on the Prairie. Remember how much better she thought she was than everyone else? Just out of curiosity, what is your contribution to the community short of trash talk. You say you "hob nob" with esteemed business owners of the community. What business do you run/own...or do you just consider yourself a friend of those who do own businesses? How many hours per week do you work? How successful is your business. I don't know the lady which you insinuate is an alcoholic. I will say, that I have never driven by the place during business hours without seeing the parking lot "packed" from open to close. If she is such a bad person, how do you explain that? Obviously for every person like you who has something bad to say, two others must have something good to say. I moved to TN in 2004. I don't have a need to go into Allen's unless I need something they sell, which is a rare occasion, but as near as I can tell, everyone that works there are the same folks who have always worked there. If she was as mean as you say, she would probably have been working alone or out of business years ago.-- Take my advice and stop being a gossiper. You are not giving constructive criticism; You are showing the other readers your true colors. I am not sure why you found it necessary to spread rumors about her potential personal issues. Oh, yes.. I remember..you are a Mrs. Olsen.

[CCC999]

Aintnothing you have no clue. Our experience is our experience. Go ask her if she gets upset. I don't know the woman personally. After what we witnessed I asked around. Her conduct speaks for itself. We still made a purchase. We didn't walk away. Why punish the employees? Remember, jobs are not easy to come by. I work many hours myself and am on lunch at the moment. But then again I'm the boss and I take care and respect my employees. I sell homes. Remember some people need a job and some people like what they do but may not like who they work for. We all have dealt with bad bosses. They often have two faces. As for the packed parking lot, remember she does sell guns and sales have been up since 2008 and are really up of late. How do you know they're happy? Maybe they just need a job and maybe they like selling guns to those of us who wish to exercise our 2nd Amendment rights. And no, I am no Mrs. Olsen! You're so funny! I had to laugh as I haven't thought of that show in years. I'm more like Laura Ingalls. You are Nellie Olsen...:)

[2cents]

Warning people is a good contribution. I have seen the parking lot empty many times. If it is full it might just be people stopping by for who knows what. Someone who goes in there on "rare occasion" can tell "same folks who have always worked there"? If mean would be alone? People are desperate for jobs right now! Guns are a good business even if you are mean and rude.

[Rude]

I went to Allen's cash in hand ready to buy an $800 pistol. I asked if they would match guns and leather's price and they could not. In fact, they were rude and not attentive. You will save big bucks at guns and leather. Plus the service is untouchable

[CCC999]

My husband and I went into Allen's the other day and couldn't help but notice the rude old woman (women). There was one women who helped us and she did a great job. The owner is the real problem fro, what we could see. She hobbles around, barks orders, has a bitter look on her face and embarrasses the staff that actually are busting the butts trying to work around the poor atmosphere she has created. She was rude and unfriendly. There were two guys working behind the counter and she was very unprofessional with him. He happened to be helping my husband at the time of her tirade. We felt bad for the guy. He ignored her and walked off. It was rather funny. The bottom line is this woman who I assume is Mrs. Allen has no leadership or management skills. She went off of the employee for something he had nothing to do with. We have been in the shop before and have noticed the way she and a couple of her employees gossip. It's a real turn off. Leadership through fear and intimidation...this is not how one gains respect.

I am reposting my original post in order to allow those who do not read the complete thread to see it and read it thoroughly. I must say that there are a few things that I will add to the original post. Upon further contemplation, I have determined that the rudeness I had perceived from the other women AND men that matter really is a symptom to a disease. There is a leadership problem and it is the problem of the owner. She has created an unhappy work environment from what my husband and I have been able to see. As a leader one must lead by example, create a happy environment in which to work and not DEMAND respect. Also there must be respect on both sides. To manage out of fear or intimidation is not how one runs a successful business. By successful I don't just mean monetarily but genuine work place satisfaction. My post which was a fair review of what we witnessed also has crossed over to another shop in the area that has no connection with the bad behavior we witnessed. As a result there has been disrespectful personal comments regarding not only myself but the owner and employees of the other shop. The owner of Tennessee Gun Country did address the issues but that wasn't good enough. He is more than willing to discuss any problems with adults who come to his shop and conduct themselves accordingly. Why did this shop get attacked over my comment? We shop at all the shops and not everyone is going to like everyone and if people don't like the policies of any business then please don't shop there but be fair and keep the discussion on track. The owner of Allen's Gun Shop has yet to write a comment and own her rude behavior. She seems to be the sort of woman who blames others for her actions. This was not the first time we have seen her in action and she may be loved by her inner circle but her minions seem to be busy attacking her competition. How unfair and petty. I challenge Mrs. Allen to come forward on this forum and take ownership of her behavior. I challenge her to not make excuses for her disagreeable behavior and cruel words to her employee that we witnessed that day and to do it publicly here. I don't expect much other than a good bashing again but after keeping silent and reading what has been written by some of those who see fit to do her damage control I could remain silent. So Mrs. Allen, please, be an adult and post a genuine, contrite comment here instead of allowing someone else to continue to disrespect your competition. Also remember those of us who patronize your shop see your behavior but understand that your employees are doing the best they can given who they must work for.

[Robin Reynolds]

I have bought 3 guns from Allens, 1 scope, 2 holsters...I drive 35 miles to go there. I ask questions without purchases. And the lady you speak of is very helpful to me...I do not know these people personally they run a business that I will go out of my way for.. CCC999 might need an attitude ajustment.

[Robin Reynolds]

CCC999 after reading your big mouthed spouting posted on 2/14/13. you really should just shut the hell up and do not go to the store,,,
When you have that much time on your hands to spew forth such crud seems to me you should come down from your cloud and not sit in judgement...
Did you ever think that just maybe her feet might have hurt that day

[CCC999]

Robin Reynolds wrote:

I have bought 3 guns from Allens, 1 scope, 2 holsters...I drive 35 miles to go there. I ask questions without purchases. And the lady you speak of is very helpful to me...I do not know these people personally they run a business that I will go out of my way for.. CCC999 might need an attitude ajustment.

I am so pleased that you had a great experience with this woman. Did you not understand my post? My husband and I witnessed her being abusive towards one of her employees and we have noted that she does this to the rest of them in subsequent visits. She NEVER said a rude word to my husband or myself. How difficult is that to understand? My review was fair but Mrs. Allen's friends or maybe Mrs. Allen herself have decided to be verbally abusive and not only disrespect my review, myself but also another local gun shop. It is very apparent what is going on here. You DO know these people personally if you ask me. You drive 35 miles out of your way according to you so you must have gotten to know these people. Why can't Mrs. Allen come forward and address her abusive behavior? She is cowardly at this point and she has her minions doing damage control. I find all of you very amusing. This has gone from a valid review to something completely different. Mrs. Allen can't handle the truth and being faced with her own bad actions. She's a joke.

[CCC999]

Robin Reynolds wrote:

CCC999 after reading your big mouthed spouting posted on 2/14/13. you really should just shut the hell up and do not go to the store,,,
When you have that much time on your hands to spew forth such crud seems to me you should come down from your cloud and not sit in judgement...
Did you ever think that just maybe her feet might have hurt that day

Now I must comment regarding this little matter. First let me start by telling you that you are very common in the manner in which you speak. It shows a violent nature and lack of upbringing. I will not be shut up. I guess simply writing a review gives me too much time on my hands. SPEW FORTH SUCH CRUD...Wow you are an intellectual! So if one disagrees with another they are spewing forth crud. Once again, you are very common and have no idea what you are talking about and did not read my original post. I only stated facts of which we witnessed. You say you don't know Mrs. Allen yet you discuss her feet and how they hurt. She does walk or rather hobble around but does that give her the right to be VERBALLY ABUSIVE TO THE EMPLOYEES? I put the cap lock on so you could read it. Employees are who she is abusive to in the shop and if she is cruel to others outside of the shop as I have heard she is, they will deal with her. I don't know the woman personally and keeping her out of my friendship circle is a true blessing. She still hasn't openly written any retraction nor has she come forward to defend herself and her actions. It takes true character to own bad behavior Mrs. Allen. Let her know I said that too. Enjoy your purchases BTW!:)

[CCC999]

CCC999 wrote:

My husband and I went into Allen's the other day and couldn't help but notice the rude old woman (women). There was one women who helped us and she did a great job. The owner is the real problem fro, what we could see. She hobbles around, barks orders, has a bitter look on her face and embarrasses the staff that actually are busting the butts trying to work around the poor atmosphere she has created. She was rude and unfriendly. There were two guys working behind the counter and she was very unprofessional with him. He happened to be helping my husband at the time of her tirade. We felt bad for the guy. He ignored her and walked off. It was rather funny. The bottom line is this woman who I assume is Mrs. Allen has no leadership or management skills. She went off of the employee for something he had nothing to do with. We have been in the shop before and have noticed the way she and a couple of her employees gossip. It's a real turn off. Leadership through fear and intimidation...this is not how one gains respect.

This is my original posting dated December 23, 2012. Would someone of sound mind and sound body read this and comprehend the content of my first review please. Also if you have had a bad experience at this shop please post your comment. Thus far dubious comments have been made with maybe one exception. This only serves to prove to me that Mrs. Allen and her friends have a lot of time on their hands. I have decided that because of this I will not back down and will make the time to make my views known regarding this shop.