More FFLs going under

[echo1]

Hi Guys,

Anyone in the Modesto area looking for C&R? Couple FFLs are rolling up their tent and have some inventory, accessories, and junk. Shotgun Johnny's (the 29th is the last day) and AAA Guns & Lock (Ripon-end of the year). PAX

[rdfact]

I have tried going to AAA several times and their doors were always locked even during posted business hours.

[echo1]

I have tried going to AAA several times and their doors were always locked even during posted business hours.

For some time Dan was a one man locksmith, often out on calls. PAX

[Hardwarejunkie]

Well that sucks, I've bought from both shops in the past but haven't been in either lately.
Thanks for the head's up.

[waygeekierthanu]

Hate to hear about more small guys closing up. Things are definitely getting harder to comply with out here...

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[AR22]

Even out here in Nebraska, where you do not have all the crazy regs, it is getting very hard for the small guy to make it in any business anymore, let alone the Firearms Industry.

They just cannot compete with the online prices or larger local outlets, and online sales just add to the the death of the small guy.

I think the only way you can work a small Gun Shop anymore, is to deal in used only. Forget trying to compete with others for New Gun sales if you are a little guy. You just cannot do it. My buddy here is thinking of closing down just because of that fact, he cannot compete with the Larger local outlets buying power, or the online ones, when dealing new stuff..

[echo1]

I've known Dan for some time. All of the above is true. With AAA, he was a lock smith first, but the same competition killed that too. Have you seen the automated key cutter at Wally World. Just more death by internet. PAX

[waygeekierthanu]

That would seem to make sense, but I actually tried that and it's hard too. I have used Glock 22s, 23s, and 35s for sale at silly cheap prices (440 for the used 35 with 3 mags) and they still don't move. At least in CA, it's still subject to 1 in 30, and I have to tax it. I'm lucky because I'm a home based FFL, so my costs are super low, but I seriously don't know how guys with full storefronts compete.

Even out here in Nebraska, where you do not have all the crazy regs, it is getting very hard for the small guy to make it in any business anymore, let alone the Firearms Industry.

They just cannot compete with the online prices or larger local outlets, and online sales just add to the the death of the small guy.

I think the only way you can work a small Gun Shop anymore, is to deal in used only. Forget trying to compete with others for New Gun sales if you are a little guy. You just cannot do it. My buddy here is thinking of closing down just because of that fact, he cannot compete with the Larger local outlets buying power, or the online ones, when dealing new stuff..

[BigPimping]

This is all part of Gavin's master plan. If you think this wasn't intentional, you're very mistaken.

[I Swan]

Faith Armory just went bye bye. Expect more to close.

[the86d]

Faith Armory just went bye bye. Expect more to close.

Weren't they doing some of the 1st background checks on ammo sales... a year earlier than required? Could that be the issue?

Personally, nobody in my family has bought any long guns since official registration kicked in...
Does this mean Pinko-ploys are working?

[I Swan]

Weren't they doing some of the 1st background checks on ammo sales... a year earlier than required? Could that be the issue?

Personally, nobody in my family has bought any long guns since official registration kicked in...
Does this mean Pinko-ploys are working?

Never heard that one. How would you even do a background check on ammo before required?

[waygeekierthanu]

I wouldn't even know how to do a bg check on ammo at this point.. Maybe charging and not doing?

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[REH]

I've known Dan for some time. All of the above is true. With AAA, he was a lock smith first, but the same competition killed that too. Have you seen the automated key cutter at Wally World. Just more death by internet. PAX

Yes I have, and its runs about 50% returns for me because the keys will not work.

[freonr22]

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Yes I have, and its runs about 50% returns for me because the keys will not work.

Have done, maybe 30? Keys at lowes, and Safeway. And every one worked..