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gun shops
A gun shop (also known by various other names such as firearm store and gun store) is a business establishment that sells small arms, such as handguns and shotguns, to individuals in an open shopping format. It may also provide repairs for firearms and their parts. Other items such as ammunition and accessories for hunting are frequently sold on the premises as well, even including souvenir t-shirts. Often having designs reminiscent of other establishments such as department stores displaying various items of clothing on racks and grocery stores displaying various foodstuffs on shelves, these firms operate under widely different gun control laws depending on the specific nation-state and locality involved. Some locations may only employ a single gunsmith in a small space while others might have many individuals working in a large space.
Although the advent of online shopping has changed the business of gun stores, the ability for customers to interact face to face with store dealers often is seen as having advantages, examples being personally guiding individuals buying firearms through the regulated purchase processes set up by local and national laws. Employees may also offer specific advice about firearm specifications. Various firearm-related websites exist that partner, either directly or indirectly, with physical storesIn the United States, gun shops are required to have a permitting notice known as a Federal Firearms License. These licenses exist in order to administer federally mandated regulations such as bans on straw purchasing.
I think this has been brought up at some point, but I recently ordered from both guns.com and Buds and Buds was by far the better experience - they offer layaway and shipped a few hours after I ordered the gun (Walther WMP) I don't have any small caliber pistols so I figured I needed one and the...
These are crazy times and I am trying to sell my G17 before Dec 8th. Anyone have the scoop on FFLs doing transfers? I have tried to call around but a lot of them aren't answering their phones right now cause they are so busy.
Any help is much appreciated. Thank you
How many gun shops do we have in Oregon that have in house ranges and offer rentals or demo firearms to try before you buy?
Which one is your favorite and why?
Have to take a trip over to the Oregon City area tomorrow. Any local gun shops worth visiting in the Oregon City, Gladstone, Clackamas, Milwaukie areas?
Canadian gun ban: Canpac shipper refuses to support gun industry and abruptly decides to not deliver firearms received.
Are we ready for this kinda BS here in America?
This is why I am "defunding" FedEx and UPS already. What's people thoughts on a firearms specific shipper for basic guns and...