Ep 3. Bulletproof Gator

In Hardcore Pawn season 1 episode 3, titled "Bulletproof Gator," tensions run high in the pawn shop as Ashley and Seth continue their ongoing feud. The episode begins with Ashley organizing a charity event at the store, but tensions soon arise when Seth begins to question the event’s legitimacy. Meanwhile, Les is dealing with a customer who wants to sell a bulletproof alligator vest.

The episode opens with Ashley excitedly preparing for a charity event that she's organized at the pawn shop. As she sets up tables and decorations, Seth, Leslie's son and Ashley's brother, arrives and immediately starts causing trouble. Seth accuses Ashley of using the charity event as an excuse to get attention and publicity for herself, which incites a heated argument between the two siblings.

As the siblings argue, customers begin to trickle into the store, including a man named Dre who is interested in selling a bulletproof alligator vest. Dre claims that the vest has been tested and proven to stop bullets and knives, and he wants to get as much money as possible for it. Les, the store owner, is hesitant to buy the strange item and asks Seth to research its authenticity online.

While Seth does his research, Les continues to haggle with Dre over the price of the vest. The two eventually strike a deal, but as Les is about to hand over the cash, he receives a call from Seth, who has uncovered some disturbing information about the vest's authenticity. Les tells Dre that he doesn't want to buy the vest and sends him on his way, much to Dre's disappointment.

Meanwhile, Ashley's charity event is in full swing, and customers are being drawn into the store by the music, food, and games. However, things take a turn for the worse when Seth hatches a plan to discredit Ashley's event and embarrass her in front of the customers. As Ashley takes a break outside, Seth swoops in and starts taking down the decorations while insulting his sister.

When Ashley returns and sees what has happened, she's understandably upset and confronts Seth. The two once again begin to argue, but this time Les intervenes and tells them to calm down and focus on the customers. The siblings reluctantly agree, and the charity event continues without further incident.

As the day comes to a close, Les reflects on the events of the day and tries to make sense of his children's ongoing feud. He ultimately decides that he needs to sit down with Ashley and Seth and try to help them work through their issues in a more productive way.

Overall, "Bulletproof Gator" is a tense and dramatic episode that showcases the different personalities and conflicts that exist within the pawn shop. From the ongoing drama between Ashley and Seth to the strange and unusual items that customers bring in to sell, this episode provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Hardcore Pawn.