It is interesting how much difference 'location' makes. I've only been at the current location (Coastal NC) for a little over a year, but came from the much more populated central capital city area. After the upcoming Labor Day, our population here will take a big, nice drop.

And, over the years, fit around my LE career, happened to work at 3 very established, big-to-huge inventory LGS's. So, I'll admit to being a bit spoiled.
I'm pretty sure that this area is unable to support much in the way of a very well stocked, large inventory, quality gun place.

The tackle shops bring in a lot more money, of which I also contribute heavily to.

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