opening new gun shop

[packsaddle]

thank you all for your replies.

your input is greatly appreciated.

[Moonpie]

1.) Keep the idlers OUT! I can't stand it when I go in to make purchase to have some wannabe/hanger on (old or young) eyeballing me and my business. Irritation x 3 when they offer their opinion. I didn't ask.

2.) Large selection: firearms as well as AMMO! If you sell 38Super Colt's carry the ammo for them.

3.) Quit trying to rape me on used guns. I know what you have in them and I will not pay insane prices for them. Like wise don't insult me with some ridiculous low offer when I try to sell to you. Be realistic and so will I.

4.) Offer a simple/easy way for people to utilize your FFL for internet sales of firearms. Most savvy gun bugs buy on-line. Capture that market.

5.) Have a modest gunsmith service. I'm not talking handmade firearms. I'm talking scope mounting, handgun sight removal/change, sling swivel installation, bore sighting, etc. Simple stuff that can be done in a few minutes on the counter.

6.) Have a restroom for customers.

7.) Be open on weekends. Most folks are off then. Most can't get away from work to come by during the middle of a workday.

8.) Have counter help that is friendly and honest.

[OnTexasTime]

If you are going to be a one man operation which is how many gun shops start out particularly in smaller communities, just expect that at times you are going to have more people in the shop at times than you can take care of. Try to acknowledge people when they walk in and tell them you will be with them as soon as you can.

Having to wait is understandable but when all you see is the clerk eyeing you like they are making sure you don't shop life something. When they speak to you when you come in, they are acknowledging that you are there.

[Mark G26]

1.) Keep the idlers OUT! I can't stand it when I go in to make purchase to have some wannabe/hanger on (old or young) eyeballing me and my business. Irritation x 3 when they offer their opinion. I didn't ask.

2.) Large selection: firearms as well as AMMO! If you sell 38Super Colt's carry the ammo for them.

3.) Quit trying to rape me on used guns. I know what you have in them and I will not pay insane prices for them. Like wise don't insult me with some ridiculous low offer when I try to sell to you. Be realistic and so will I.

4.) Offer a simple/easy way for people to utilize your FFL for internet sales of firearms. Most savvy gun bugs buy on-line. Capture that market.

5.) Have a modest gunsmith service. I'm not talking handmade firearms. I'm talking scope mounting, handgun sight removal/change, sling swivel installation, bore sighting, etc. Simple stuff that can be done in a few minutes on the counter.

6.) Have a restroom for customers.

7.) Be open on weekends. Most folks are off then. Most can't get away from work to come by during the middle of a workday.

8.) Have counter help that is friendly and honest.

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