Very accurate rifles – “Only accurate rifles are interesting” – Colonel Townsend Whelen
Chris Taylor
Store Manager
Meet Our Team: Firearms Industry Employee Questionnaire
Get to know the people behind the guns! We’re proud of our dedicated staff, and
we want to share a little about what makes them human, passionate, and
knowledgeable. Take a moment to learn more about our team members. Today’s Post is about Chris Taylor!
1. What inspired you to work in the firearms industry?
I like guns and I like sharing my knowledge.
2. What’s your favorite firearm or accessory, and why?
Very accurate rifles – “Only accurate rifles are interesting”& – Colonel Townsend Whelen
3. Can you share a memorable moment from your career here?
Long days during covid
4. What safety tip would you give to someone new to firearms?
Keep your booger picker off the trigger.
5. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Any hobbies or passions?
Shooting, hunting, fishing and playing with my daughter.
6. How do you stay informed about gun safety and the latest industry news?
Word of mouth or email from suppliers.
7. What’s a common myth about firearms that you’d like to clarify?
It is never the gun(s) fault you cannot hit your target. The gun is more accurate then you.
8. What’s your favorite firearm-related quote or motto?
“The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a
last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government” – Thomas Jefferson
9. What’s one thing customers might be surprised to learn about you?
My tool addiction is worse than my gun addiction.
10. Why do you believe responsible gun ownership is important?
Stupid people do stupid things.
11. What’s your favorite part of working here at Red Ghost?
Firearms are my passion
12. If you could educate the public about one aspect of firearms, what would it
be?
Guns don’t kill people. Hate kills people.
13. Share a fun fact about yourself that your colleagues might not know.
My tool addiction is worse than my gun addiction.
16. What advice would you give to someone considering a career in the firearms
industry?
Don’t, you will go broke but you will love it.
