I went to the firearms department at the Frankonia store in Stuttgart to both browse for hunting equipment and to buy an air rifle I'm interested in. I was very, very disappointed. Beginning with rude, arrogant salesmen who feel it within their duties to loudly talk down to customers, I quickly got the feeling of being unwanted, even though I speak fluent German and was professionally polite. Nothing excuses that behavior. As it is, I found the air rifle I was looking for but, given the general atmosphere of the place, decided not to buy from them. I found the same air rifle cheaper elsewhere from a very professional sales staff. read more