Pros
Cabela's is an exciting outdoors outfitter. I worked at the NICS Counter, or ATF Compliance, where the final firearm purchase is made. Cabela's genuinely believes in the legendary experience for all customers; however, they are also genuine in their motivation to keep the business highly profitable.
Cons
Richfield Cabela's is strife with management issues. I was hired as the ATF Compliance Lead (NICS Lead); however, after I came onboard, an internal (and I must say highly qualified) employee was given that position. This is titled "Say Anything" as my two interviewers told me nearly 'anything' to get me in the door. For instance, "We were going to hire you without an interview, but we must do this for corporate policy. You will make a perfect Lead and could manage the entire Gun Counter." "I can't wait to see how the guys will straighten up under your leadership." Of course, you can imagine my surprise when the entire plan was to promote from within for this ATF Lead position. Terribly disappointing. Lastly, the pay after training is $10/hr for the ATF Compliance/NICS Counter. This is grossly under par given the responsibility and intricacies of these Outfitters.
