New Gun Shop!

[Machodoc]

I posted this in the C&R group, but it fits here, too ...

"Guns and Ammo" has just put up their store banner in King George, VA. They are modifying the building now, and hope to be open around October 23rd. The store will be on Hwy. 301 south, about 8 miles below the Harry Nice bridge (Potomac River bridge).

I talked with the owner today, and he said that he's going to have to take "baby steps" in building his business, but he plans to have new and used stuff, and knows that there's an interest in C&R guns in the area. This guy has been doing gun shows and selling out of his house for years, so he's not new to the business.

He does know the laws and will have no problem selling guns to Marylanders, but some types will have to go through a MD FFL. He's the kind of guy that I think you'd appreciate.

I really look forward to having a shop about ten minutes away from me. I talked with him about becoming an IP here, and he seemed receptive to the idea. I also think that he'd be happy to support group buys, etc. The only disappointing thing that I heard from him is that he's not terribly keen on carrying much in the way of reloading materials, having heard from other dealers that you get a lot tied up in stock and shelf space, but don't sell a whole lot of it. (Yeah, that's true, but I also told him that Green Top's approach is to bring people in the door with stuff like that, and they'll usually leave with more than just the reloading supplies they came to get.)

Cheers!

 

[Chris0nllyn]

Good to know!

Definately keep us updated with any group buys.

 

[SHOTTAS]

Good to know. i will stop by the store later on this month

 

[vmc_jap]

Is this shop still scheduled to open later on this month? I googled it, and it didn't popped up.

 

[Machodoc]

Is this shop still scheduled to open later on this month? I googled it, and it didn't popped up.

When I talked with the owner (the day they were putting their banner up), I believe he said that he was shooting for the 23rd (bad pun). Not certain how accurate that date is, since he's getting the space set up, working through the usual building permits, etc. He also needs to get his FFL address transferred over to the new site.

On a related note, Green Top (near Richmond) is now opened in the old Gander Mountain building just off I-95. They are planning a grand opening from Oct. 18-28 ... lots of sweepstakes, prizes, and giveaways planned. Over $20K in prizes being given away during the grand opening.

 

[vmc_jap]

Thanks for the feedback... Glad to know there is another option, unfortunately is further away. I will be willing to make the trip anyway. I need more "normal" capacity mags; they shouldn't be called hi-cap mags... unless you are talking about drums

 

[SOMDSHOOT]

I posted this in the C&R group, but it fits here, too ...

"Guns and Ammo" has just put up their store banner in King George, VA. They are modifying the building now, and hope to be open around October 23rd. The store will be on Hwy. 301 south, about 8 miles below the Harry Nice bridge (Potomac River bridge).

I talked with the owner today, and he said that he's going to have to take "baby steps" in building his business, but he plans to have new and used stuff, and knows that there's an interest in C&R guns in the area. This guy has been doing gun shows and selling out of his house for years, so he's not new to the business.

He does know the laws and will have no problem selling guns to Marylanders, but some types will have to go through a MD FFL. He's the kind of guy that I think you'd appreciate.

I really look forward to having a shop about ten minutes away from me. I talked with him about becoming an IP here, and he seemed receptive to the idea. I also think that he'd be happy to support group buys, etc. The only disappointing thing that I heard from him is that he's not terribly keen on carrying much in the way of reloading materials, having heard from other dealers that you get a lot tied up in stock and shelf space, but don't sell a whole lot of it. (Yeah, that's true, but I also told him that Green Top's approach is to bring people in the door with stuff like that, and they'll usually leave with more than just the reloading supplies they came to get.)

Cheers!

Tell him I live in Indian Head Maryland and stopped reading your post right at this point. Moving on now.

 

[Machodoc]

Tell him I live in Indian Head Maryland and stopped reading your post right at this point. Moving on now.

Yep. I will! Maybe he'll see the light.

Also, since I posted the original message about this place opening, I learned that the owner and his wife are good friends of a close friend of mine (the wife worked with him for years). Maybe we can be a persuasive force in favor of reloading supplies.

 

[rickyp]

I too was going to say he should carry a good line of reloading stuff.

The issue with most of the venders taht have a lot ties up in space and money is they
1) have a overly high price tag
2) they are not stocking what people are needing

peope are goign to buy where they can get things cheapest. If the new shop doesnt think he will make all his money for the week selling a few boxes of bullets and stay competive with mail order places he will move the reloading stuff

He should think of the reloading stuff to get people into the shop, If he orders enough powder and primers he could "eat" the haz-mat and shipping fees and keep the sale price relitive low.

Here is another idea to help get people into the shop, take off the price of the bridge for MD customers when they buy something say over $30 or 1/2 the price of the bridge for $15. do this for the first few months, Yes ti will cut into his profit when things are already tight but if he gets people in and they start buying things and become return customers it will work out in the long run.

 

[Machodoc]

Here is another idea to help get people into the shop, take off the price of the bridge for MD customers when they buy something say over $30 or 1/2 the price of the bridge for $15. do this for the first few months, Yes ti will cut into his profit when things are already tight but if he gets people in and they start buying things and become return customers it will work out in the long run.

I think that's a great idea! I've had the same thought about places in La Plata and Waldorf when I've been in the market for something like a major appliance. I'd shop there, but when I have to tack on another $8 for the bridge (van with trailer), I think more about places on the VA side of the bridge. I hate that.

 

[SOMDSHOOT]

Yep. I will! Maybe he'll see the light.

Also, since I posted the original message about this place opening, I learned that the owner and his wife are good friends of a close friend of mine (the wife worked with him for years). Maybe we can be a persuasive force in favor of reloading supplies.

Maybe he should join MDS and read this thread. It would be in his best interest to hear what folks have to say.

 

[Machodoc]

OK ... the shop is now open. They are calling themselves, "Big Dog Outfitters".

They have a pretty decent amount of stock in, but will be adding more as the business grows. The owner seems pretty responsive to customer requests, and he said that he had three requests today for reloading materials, so he's giving that serious consideration for the future. As with any new mom&pop business, he's going to have to build the place up slowly, though.

For now, though, he's got some really nice stuff. The owner has a heavy interest in Tac. firearms, so there's plenty of that sort of thing. They also have a nice selection of shotguns and some basic black powder rifles. A strong point is that they are big believers in youth shooting, so they have lots of intro rifles and archery gear for kids.

There's a very good handgun selection, the requisite rack of Mosin-Nagant 91/30s (nothing special, but in good condition), lots of ammo ... including surplus stuff for rifles. They've also got Tul ammo in most of the rifle calibers (not Makarov or Tokarev yet, though). It's a nice shop, all in all, and worth a trip across the bridge. They've got room to grow, but they are off to a good start.

 

[BSAN]

How is the evil high capacity mag selection?

 

[Machodoc]

How is the evil high capacity mag selection?

I didn't even think to look ... sorry ... but that's the sort of thing that seems to be in the owner's wheelhouse, so would be surprised if he didn't have whatever is legal there.

 

[Franklin]

I am happy to see somthing put in there where people can stop. I remember as a kid stoping in to by fireworks there when they still,sold the good stuff and if you said the right words you got to walk back and look at the really good stuff. Saddens me to drive through there and see all the little mom and pop places that closed up. Even up past hornes where all the fixit shops used to be...glad to see it and will be stopping in there. He will get another request for reloading stuff as well....

 

[SOMDSHOOT]

I would love to see the website popup with photos and advertisements. Sounds like this business venture might make a few of us not have to travel to Fredericksburg or Waldorf...

 

[Franklin]

Yep,I will buy a gun in va before MD any day!

 

[Machodoc]

I would love to see the website popup with photos and advertisements. Sounds like this business venture might make a few of us not have to travel to Fredericksburg or Waldorf...

It looks like he's got plans in that direction, but just hasn't done anaything with it yet. http://bigdog-outfitters.com/

 

[BlackBart]

I miss the old "Interarms" Alexandria and "Colonial Gun Shop" Glen Burnie days...... LOTS of cool C&R and good priced new stuff.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

How much were the Mosins? If you remember