can a person open an ammo store only?

[240 towles]

As others have said, ammo sales is a tough business. Unless you can sell it for less than the cheapest guy online + shipping, you aren't going to move much product. You will also be competing directly with brick-and-mortar places like Bass Pro and Dick's, who can leverage huge buys to get a few more pennies off the cost of each round.

dicks ammo prices suck, I can beat them any day of the week.

 

[sgt23preston]

Several things $$$$ to think about...

#1. Finding a building to rent given the volatile nature of ammo...

#2. The cost of Insuring your merchandise...

#3. The cost of insuring the building...

#4. Zoning regulations for volatile products...

#5. Securing the building from break ins & thieves...

I suggest you visit Target Master in Chadds Ford Pa to see how much space & ammo is required to display & stock a good assortment of ammo...

http://www.targetmaster.com/showroom.html

 

[TheBert]

I think TomKat ammo has done just that:

http://www.shop.tomkatammo.com

Prices seem high for remaned ammo.

 

[jrumann59]

Several things $$$$ to think about...

#1. Finding a building to rent given the volatile nature of ammo...

#2. The cost of Insuring your merchandise...

#3. The cost of insuring the building...

#4. Zoning regulations for volatile products...

#5. Securing the building from break ins & thieves...

I suggest you visit Target Master in Chadds Ford Pa to see how much space & ammo is required to display & stock a good assortment of ammo...

http://www.targetmaster.com/showroom.html

Lets not forget the fire suppression system.

 

[Rapture]

Just sell it out of your Trunk in Baltimore City. Plenty of repeat customers, I would guess.

 

[StantonCree]

I think the OP realized it was a silly idea because he hasn't responded.

What about a mobile deliver van that sells ammo door to door??

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Amazon ammo delivery drones.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Amazon ammo delivery drones.

Please deliver the Shotgun ammo first. I will need it for practice when you drone deliver the rest of the order.

 

[abean4187]

Physical ammo store sounds like a bad idea.

1. Can you beat internet prices?
2. Can you beat internet availability?
3. Can you beat internet ease of use?

http://www.freedommunitions.com/#&panel1-3
http://www.shop.tomkatammo.com/

 

[thai]

Go with Delaware then you can also sell proper capacity "clips"

Magazines. And you may increase your business volume and profitability.

 

[ted76]

Just sell it out of your Trunk in Baltimore City. Plenty of repeat customers, I would guess.

Sell handloads out of your trunk, tell them they are special killer loads,
by that I mean full case loads of Bullseye, down side not many repeat customers, upside less illegal guns on the streets of Baltimore.

 

[BlackBart]

I think the OP realized it was a silly idea because he hasn't responded.

What about a mobile deliver van that sells ammo door to door??

Be nice, the young kids have utopian like dreams as shown on almost every other post. Not that that's a bad thing but once reality sinks in even utopia isn't always what it's cracked up to be.

 

[WheelHead]

Ammo market can be rough....
http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?IncludeSellers=682195

 

[c4snipar]

By just selling ammo, do you think you can generate enough profit to even sustane the rent? I said that based on the assumption that you will be renting a place and doing this for profit. I would say over 70% of consumers are purchasing ammo online.

 

[c4snipar]

This might work in New York where law obiding citizens must buy their amp at their local gun stores or have it shipped to a FFL.

 

[WheelHead]

This might work in New York where law obiding citizens must buy their amp at their local gun stores or have it shipped to a FFL.

I ship ammo to FFLs in NY all the time for people who make internet purchases. As long as they can find a dealer that is ok with helping them out....

 

[jspero]

It might work in combination with selling other precious metals as investments. Gold, silver, platinum... lead. That way you are not tied to firearms and accessories. Picture a jewelry store type setting where you can show off the finer calibers (like 22lr) under a glass case along side the bullion.

 

[RCH]

Great idea, but sadly the politicos in MD will tax and regulate the hell out of you to put you out of business.

 

[Docster]

Whenever I see thread titles like this, I always look at the OP's post count first.........

"Can a person open an ammo only store"? Of course, it's a legal product subject to state laws for retail operations. Just like one can open a white bread only, postage stamps only, or a men's socks only store. It just may require a whole 'lotta thought and may not be a very good idea......

 

[ericoak]

Be prepared to sell a shitload to make a decent living. LOW margins.