Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center

Reviews

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  Mike W

  Oct 16, 2025
  2.0
  I stopped by about two hours before closing. The store wasn’t too busy, and the staff in the Guns & Ammo section were great, friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. When I went up front to the customer service desk, I asked if I could bring in my unloaded, secured handgun to try out some holsters. I was surprised by the reaction. The staff at the desk looked at me like I’d asked something out of line and immediately said no, never, without much explanation. Moreover I got a look from the older gentleman like I was the problem and, my question is absurd. As someone with over 20 years of experience handling firearms in the Army, I take safety very seriously. I’ve been to plenty of other stores where this is a normal and safe process, you check the unloaded firearm at the front, and it stays with you the whole time while fitting holsters. Maybe this store just has its own stricter policy, which is fine, but it would help if the staff explained that clearly instead of making customers feel like they did something wrong for asking a reasonable question. A little professionalism and better communication go a long way. Guess I’ll stick to the smaller friendlier firearms shops or just order online from some other company.
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  Alan Wechsler

  Oct 13, 2025
  5.0
  We needed a pair of binoculars for the lengthy road trip we’re on now. Could have bought a pair earlier in the trip but decided to wait for this Cabral’s stop. Well worth the wait. Stanley in the optics dept was a godsend. Extremely knowledgeable and patient, he helped guide us to the solution that fit our needs perfectly. There is one word that explains why bricks & mortar retail is so important. That word is Value.
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  Molly Gilpatrick

  Apr 20, 2025
  5.0
  I haven't gone fishing since I was a kid and was a bit nervous asking someone since I didn't know much about the technical aspects to fishing. But Glenn in the fishing department helped me with everyting. He explained to be how to set up lures, which lures I would need for each of the fish I mentioned, and everything. When I went up to him, he told me the rod I had picked out likely wasn't the right one for me since I'm a beginner. The one he swapped me to was even cheaper than the one I picked, so I felt really good about him continuing to show me around and find other things I would need. I never had the impression that he was just trying to upsell me on things I didn't really need. Most importantly, he never made me feel like any of my questions were silly. I felt comfortable admitting that I didn't know much about what I needed and he would explain how to use each lure and why it works. Thank you so much, Glenn!
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  Kathryn Delaney

  Jan 9, 2024
  1.0
  Our shopping trip was going well until I looked up and noticed an employee looking down the scope of a rifle at me and my family as we perused the aisles (previously) carefree.

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