22luvr
Member
My favorite little gun store is closing. I talked to the owner and he says he simply cannot compete with the Wal-Marts and Bass Pro Shops and remain profitable.
It appears that the shooting business is saturated. This place was located in an old converted house about 30 miles south of Atlanta and offered handguns, rifles, shotguns, consignments, ammo, gunsmithing, and an extensive reloading inventory.
I'm aware of the competitive buying advantage offered by these mega-stores but it worries me the way they are just demolishing the backbone of American capitalism: the small business.
Another observation: The owner said he made a lot of friends but there was too much looking and not enough buying. You've seen it yourselves. Shooting enthusiasts love to "bench-race" but, as much fun as it is, it doesn't pay the bills.
Although I'd love to, I have thought the better of getting involved full-time in the firearms industry because I don't see any way to survive in that environment. (Not to mention that US government intrusion makes it as difficult as possible to do business) It shall remain simply a hobby with me.
It is these small shops that have created a hedge against 2nd Amendment erosion by those sinister elements in our culture that seek to destroy it. Sometimes, it appears they are winning.
Your comments are always welcome...........................
It appears that the shooting business is saturated. This place was located in an old converted house about 30 miles south of Atlanta and offered handguns, rifles, shotguns, consignments, ammo, gunsmithing, and an extensive reloading inventory.
I'm aware of the competitive buying advantage offered by these mega-stores but it worries me the way they are just demolishing the backbone of American capitalism: the small business.
Another observation: The owner said he made a lot of friends but there was too much looking and not enough buying. You've seen it yourselves. Shooting enthusiasts love to "bench-race" but, as much fun as it is, it doesn't pay the bills.
Although I'd love to, I have thought the better of getting involved full-time in the firearms industry because I don't see any way to survive in that environment. (Not to mention that US government intrusion makes it as difficult as possible to do business) It shall remain simply a hobby with me.
It is these small shops that have created a hedge against 2nd Amendment erosion by those sinister elements in our culture that seek to destroy it. Sometimes, it appears they are winning.
Your comments are always welcome...........................