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Cool idea. Lots of hoops to jump through for licensing but that’s probably true of any business. Curious how a co-op model would work for a firearms business but I imagine it should be fine.
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Wouldn’t it be neat to have a gun store with all the cool paraphernalia yet filled with people of all different stripes and backgrounds sitting around sipping coffee and chatting? Such a place wouldn’t necessarily feel threatening to some Old White Trump Supporter. It may feel challenging for him to meet a bull-dyke sporting a nose ring who knows as much or more about guns than he does but curiosity usually takes over; it’s in our human nature to ask questions.
"It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of non-violence to cover impotence. There is hope for a violent man to become non-violent. There is no such hope for the impotent." -Gandhi

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Welcome ! Do your research and come up with a business plan to attract investors, besides liberals who are you targeting? Location is important because not all politicians want gun stores in their cities. The Sacramento Bee did a survey a number of years ago of the most conservative cities in Orange County and
... Newport Beach is the most conservative of the cities surveyed, with 60 percent of its voters described as conservative, followed by Yorba Linda (59 percent) and San Clemente (55 percent). Mission Viejo (52 percent) and Laguna Niguel (51 percent) are also in the top ten.
https://www.ocregister.com/2014/08/25/s ... servative/

The competition is Turner's and even they are having problems getting inventory. Not to burst your bubble, but it's one of the realities right now. It does have opportunities and maybe you look at more than just gun sales, you also provide personalized training. From reports there are a lot of first time gun owners who need training.
https://www.turners.com/storelocator.cf ... =&locSt=CA

A lot of things to consider.
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sig230 wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:36 am Also think in terms of Not Fascist rather than pro-liberal. The money is all the same but making any segment of your prospective clientele uncomfortable or unwelcome is not a good business strategy.
I agree.

A gun store is still a business that needs as many customers as possible. It’s best that the theme is “friendly to all” as an alternative to “conservatives only” in other gun stores.
Glad that federal government is boring again.

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Free Biden hat with every shotgun purchase!! Seriously though, it would be real nice to walk into a LGS and not feel like an alien. I think that rather than "pro-liberal" advertising, you could make it clear through the little things, like store employees wearing masks, hiring women to do more than process FFL orders in the back, etc.
Also I would love to see a place that sells a wide array of compliance parts, and has compliance parts available for trying out before buying... like a library for fin grips? As a Californian I have SO much compliance gear laying around that I've had to buy to try that I might be able to start my own shop at this point, haha.
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The co-op idea is interesting and could definitely foster a sense of community. When I was starting my own small business, I found that connecting with others in my area was super helpful. Local meetups and networking events were great for sharing ideas and getting advice.You might want to consider looking into local regulations around FFLs and co-ops, as that can be tricky. Plus, sharing your vision on social media can attract like-minded people who might want to invest or collaborate with you. If you're looking for more resources, visit this site to explore business planning tools and tips that could help you get started.
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