Annie's Guns is closing

[BigMac]

Good Afternoon Calguns

After 14 years in the firearms business, I'm done.
I made a strong effort to pass the business on to another would be FFL but could not get a deal worked out with the land lord and I can't keep dragging this out.

Last day for DROS is 12/20.
All fixtures, safes etc will be for sale.

[Calico1404]

Very unfortunate OP. I never did have the pleasure of visiting the store. Best of luck with what ever life may bring next.

[baranski]

Best of luck in the future, thanks for what you did for 2A!

[71MUSTY]

Sad day

[Kyle1886]

I feel for you BigMac. Although our business was different, the lessee / lessor situation was the same. Locking the door after 26 years for the last time and just walking away offers up a multitude of feelings.

We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Respectfully
Kyle

[jimmykan]

I remember when you guys were called Irvington Arms, with Frank, Rich, Martin, Martin's dog... Good times.

Oh and Ian from Targetmasters worked there briefly too.

[Spyder]

Dang. I only came there once to do a transfer, and bought a bunch of extra stuff while there. Great shop and I was treated well!

[TS77]

sorry to hear this, i did quite a few impulse-buys at your shop.

[my66quick]

I live in so cal, but worked in Fremont a few years ago and stopped by on the recommendation of FJ. I think I bought a boresnake and a magazine or two, just because of the friendly atmosphere. I didn't really need anything, I was just killing time, but had a good experience, so I bought something based on that. Sorry to see a friendly shop go away.

[Dano3467]

It is sad to hear a closing of yet another firearm business.

Best wishes in your new what ever Big.

[9mmContagion]

Damn! I was just thinking about you guys while driving to work today.. such a bummer to hear! You guys were always one of the nicest and most helpful FFLs in town.

[Junkie]

Do you have a list of what's available somewhere?

[bug_eyedmonster]

Good Afternoon Calguns

After 14 years in the firearms business, I'm done.
I made a strong effort to pass the business on to another would be FFL but could not get a deal worked out with the land lord and I can't keep dragging this out.

Last day for DROS is 12/20.
All fixtures, safes etc will be for sale.

This is a sad day, and very unfortunate for things to pan out this way. A great shop with friendly faces throughout the years, this is a business that should not go away, especially here in the bay area. Best of luck on your future endeavors to Bobbie and Martin as well as staff.

Jerry

[BigMac]

I don't really have a list of stuff remaining.
We have a colt rifle on consignment and ALOT of cool antique military rifles.

We're going to sell the secured display cases. We have a couple of great gun displays that cost over 4K each new and secured fixtures from a jewelry display to sell.

Honestly I only posted this to let FFL's know but appreciate the feedback.
I got into the gun business to keep a local shop going. I wanted a friendly place rather than what I was finding when I gun shopped.
I tried and tried to line up a deal to keep the store open but the land lord is screwing up my plan by dragging her feet. There is a guy literally waiting for a lease agreement to take over. Now he is SOOL and I'm stuck w store fixtures and safes.

If you like military antique rifles you should come see what we have.
If you ever wanted to try a police quality simulator come in next wed afternoon.
That is the last day the simulator is available. The instructor gets 10$ per session. This was a blast


I will miss being a gun dealer but not miss the pressure of being a business owner.


The process to open a store takes so long I can no longer wait. I have been trying to get out for 6 months.

[Junkie]

I might swing by tomorrow to see what's left in that case, I'll be passing by anyway.