Odd Gun Store Combinations

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We hear about Auto-Parts / Guns Stores pretty often
But what about other unusual Gun Store "Combinations"

30+ years ago I bought my very first firearm a 9 shot H&R Revolver
at a place that was a Dry Cleaner and a Gun Seller in western MA
 
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Many years ago,we had a drug store that sold guns and fishing tackle. Today,a local hardware store sells more guns than any of the dedicated gun shops.
f.t.

p.s. Forgot about the 39A I bought at JC Penney's. Sears sold 'em too.
 
My first job other than bailing hay or detassling corn for Pioneer
was working at my Uncles "Western Auto" store while still in
High School. He sold everything in that store from washing
machines to bicycles to nuts and bolts to firearms.

Chuck
 
Guys that i know here own a trailer repair shop and recently got their FFL. Oceanside Armory in Jupiter, Fl.
 
Back when I lived in CT there was a small LGS in the back of a furniture shop. The owner was a bit of a crook, so I didn't do much more than look around.
 
In Schulenburg, TX there was a place called Double Shot..................combination gun shop/liquor store! It was only open a short while. I wonder why?
 
We hear about Auto-Parts / Guns Stores pretty often
But what about other unusual Gun Store "Combinations"

30+ years ago I bought my very first firearm a 9 shot H&R Revolver
at a place that was a Dry Cleaner and a Gun Seller in western MA


Sir, where in Western Ma was the dry cleaner/Gunshop. Must have been before my time but I'd love to ask my dad if he shopped there.
 
I remember going to New Orleans once....

Had to stop and get gas somewhere, and there was a building with three shops in in...

An Army navy store that sold guns, a motorcycle shop and a strip bar.

That would be a business!
I'd be happy to do the hiring interviews for them. :eek:;):p
 
Like stated Western Auto, Sears, and Ames, who for a limited time sold discount surplus WWll firearms. Then the old Sunny and Less surplus, had anything you wanted left over from WWll.
 
On my first trip to SD we were driving out in the middle of nowhere and there was an old abandoned gas station at a crossroads. On the side of the building someone had written in black paint, guns, used cars and beer.
 
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My LGS is also a computer repair shop, internet service provider, UPS shipping center and a one hour photo. Great people.
 
Just discovered a coin & stamp store about 8 miles from my home that is also an FFL and small gun store. Owner said they have been there for 40 years and I have passed in many many times without a second look.
 
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