Part Time Retail Used Firearms Associate

Bass Pro Shops • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Retail Used Firearms Associate evaluates and purchases used firearms, records acquired firearms in the bound book, and ensures customers receive proper payment. The role provides customer service by greeting and assisting customers, identifying their needs, recommending products, and helping them make purchasing decisions. It processes firearm transactions in accordance with company policies and applicable law, initiates ATF Form 4473 paperwork, and checks required company, state, and federal forms before firearms are transferred to customers.

The associate maintains department presentation and organization, including restocking, remerchandising, cleaning, housekeeping, firearm tag presentation, and opening and closing duties. The position includes ongoing product, systems, compliance, and sales training. Local travel to purchase used firearms outside the store may be required. Tasks are performed under general supervision, with occasional independent judgment to resolve issues and recommendations for improving procedures, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to safely handle firearms.
• Knowledge of firearm purchasing gained through work in the firearms industry or collecting firearms.
• Good understanding of retail and knowledge of computers.
• Background knowledge of current firearm models.
• Ability to appraise used firearms and determine their marketable value.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, appraise, and purchase used firearms using firearms knowledge and available resources.
• Acquire firearms in compliance with ATF, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Complete required ATF, state, and company forms accurately, including forms needed for background checks.
• Screen proposed firearm transfers for legality, waiting periods, other state requirements, and potential straw purchases.
• Initiate Form 4473 paperwork and conduct the final check of applicable forms before transferring firearms to customers.
• Ensure proper payment to customers for purchased firearms.
• Provide customer service by identifying customer needs, recommending products, and assisting with buying decisions.
• Respond to customer issues and make decisions within the scope of the role.
• Communicate the benefits of company programs to customers.
• Maintain department visual standards through restocking, remerchandising, cleaning, housekeeping, proper firearm tag presentation, and opening and closing duties.
• Participate in ongoing firearms, shooting products, discipline awareness, systems, compliance, and sales training.
• Travel locally to purchase used firearms outside the store when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED