Retail Used Firearms Associate - Part time

About the Role

The Retail Used Firearms Outfitter is responsible for evaluating and purchasing used firearms, ensuring proper acquisition into the bound book, and providing legendary customer service. This includes processing firearms transactions in compliance with all internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws, as well as initiating and verifying all required forms prior to firearm transfers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, appraises, and purchases used firearms using expertise and resources.
• Acquires firearms legally in accordance with ATF, state, and local laws, including:
  • Completing ATF-required forms.
  • Handling applicable state forms for background checks.
  • Certifying and screening transfers for legality, including compliance with waiting periods and straw purchase prevention.
  • Ensuring error-free completion of all company forms.
• Maintains visual and operational standards, including restocking, remerchandising, cleaning, and general housekeeping.
• Performs opening and closing duties, ensuring proper facing of firearms tags.
• Participates in ongoing training, including firearms product knowledge, compliance, and selling techniques.
• Assists customers in making buying decisions by identifying needs and providing product recommendations.
• Resolves customer issues using good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Communicates benefits of company programs to customers.
• Travels locally to purchase used firearms outside the store.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to safely handle firearms.
• Knowledge of purchasing firearms, either through industry experience or collecting.
• Good understanding of retail operations and basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with current firearms models.
• Ability to appraise and determine the marketable value of used firearms.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and/or walk during shifts.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeat motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Constantly assess accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work.
• Occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or step stools.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments.
• Light work involving lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.