There are 6 gun stores within 30 minutes of me, and I've been in all of them.
And I honestly can't remember buying anything from them. There are WAY too many LNIB, used, 20-40% off guns and ammo out there.
I support their existence and wish them well, but they just can't compete with used private sales, if a buyer is not in a hurry.
It's been hard to save up enough for high quality his and hers carry guns, HD shotgun, and an all-purpose, white-tail capable carbine. Plus holsters, a good supply of ammo, etc. You all know that's expensive, and I'm done buying anything for a while. All the bases are covered, and I'm stocked on ammo.
Local gun store prices don't fit with that mission, when on my budget. But I almost feel an obligation to help keep them around.