While never having been exposed to this type of behavior at the range or in the gun store, I have been exposed to it numerous times here on G&G and on the internet gun forums.

Why do people buy what they buy? Some buy only the best money can buy. Others buy what their buddies have. Some buy for economy. Some buy because of the recommendation from other shooters regardless of the validity of the advice given.

So here are some guidelines we should follow when giving...

snip·er
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place.
One who shoots at other people from a concealed place.
A sniper rifle by definition is a rifle used by a skilled military shooter or by someone from a concealed position to shoot at people.
It gripes me to no end to hear some one ask "What's a good "SNIPER" rifle?" You have to ask yourself; "What the hell are they planning on doing?"...