Unfortunately working for retail isn't for everyone. I wouldn't mind talking hunting and fishing all day, but I could pay the bills on what they pay and what I did make I would probably spend on gear. It can be a good spot for buying gear. Experience, is well experience. You have a sale rep probably working with the store employees as well as there personal experiences. There are some very experienced individuals on this site. I would offer my opion at the store to help the many young assosiates when needed. We all had to start somewhere, so I wouldn't bash them. I have definately ran into those that didn't know there stuff at the store, but I knew that, purchased what I needed and left.
So, Hoytstaffshooter, you were probably one of the ones helping to educate a few if they sat in on your seminar. So, one of these times help them out instead of bashing them. I know you like taking the heat from the group as your pretty consistent at it. Help them out next time and tell us about that story.