Which Nashville area gun shops do you recommend I visit?

[Guest tnvolfan]

TGO Members,

I have an opportunity to spend a day in Nashville doing whatever I like, and I like gun shops. I would like to go to stores that have lots of reloading stuff, but I like lots of handguns, too. I will only have time to go to five or so shops, so which ones should I visit? My favorite handguns are those made by Springfield Armory.

Thanks for your help!

[56FordGuy]

The only storefront in the area I'm aware of with a large selection of reloading supplies is the Reloader's Bench. Get off I-40 at exit 226, go right. It's just before the Arby's on the right. Otherwise, check out Guns N Leather up in Greenbriar, or if you're up for a drive, Hero Gear in Winchester.

Edited November 9, 2009 by 56FordGuy
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[Steelharp]

He means I-40... Reloaders is pricey, but they do have a lot...

[TNTitan]

He means I-40... Reloaders is pricey, but they do have a lot...

yea but who else has a bunch of reloading supplies round here?

[Steelharp]

Nobody I know... I said they have a lot...

[TNTitan]

Nobody I know... I said they have a lot...

yea me neither. modern economics at work, i guess!

[TMMT]

Nashville is a strange town as far as gunshops go, basically there isn't very many at all.

When I first moved here I was a bit appalled to find this out, I was looking for a nice indoor range, figured hey this is Tennessee, this is Nashville there's gotta be a mess of good indoor ranges here.

Not so, nothing... gotta go dang near to Kentucky to Guns and Leather to find a decent one.

Same goes for just gun shops, nothing in Nashville... its sad really...

[TNTitan]

Nashville is a strange town as far as gunshops go, basically there isn't very many at all.

When I first moved here I was a bit appalled to find this out, I was looking for a nice indoor range, figured hey this is Tennessee, this is Nashville there's gotta be a mess of good indoor ranges here.

Not so, nothing... gotta go dang near to Kentucky to Guns and Leather to find a decent one.

Same goes for just gun shops, nothing in Nashville... its sad really...

well now.. thats not 100% accurate. Guns for America is in Nashville and is a GREAT shop with a very nice owner. Not the wally world of guns, but a good selection for a small store.

[Steelharp]

A new store just opened here in Gallatin, Sumner Gun or something like that...

[56FordGuy]

He means I-40... Reloaders is pricey, but they do have a lot...

Correct, that was supposed to be I-40.

well now.. thats not 100% accurate. Guns for America is in Nashville and is a GREAT shop with a very nice owner. Not the wally world of guns, but a good selection for a small store.

The owner at Guns For America is a great guy, but the last time I was in there the selection was rather small. Worth stopping by if you know what you're looking for, but not so much if you're just browsing to look at different guns. Just my opinion.

[TNTitan]

Correct, that was supposed to be I-40. The owner at Guns For America is a great guy, but the last time I was in there the selection was rather small. Worth stopping by if you know what you're looking for, but not so much if you're just browsing to look at different guns. Just my opinion.

Thats an accurate assessment.

[Guest ryan02]

No much reloading supplies, but as far as guns and ranges go Guns & Leather in Greenbrier is the best around. I know they get all my money. Great family type business and top notch staff. No jerks behind the counter.

[Guest JHatmaker]

Nashville is a strange town as far as gunshops go, basically there isn't very many at all.

When I first moved here I was a bit appalled to find this out, I was looking for a nice indoor range, figured hey this is Tennessee, this is Nashville there's gotta be a mess of good indoor ranges here.

Not so, nothing... gotta go dang near to Kentucky to Guns and Leather to find a decent one.

Same goes for just gun shops, nothing in Nashville... its sad really...

Not many gun shops?

Guns and Leather (Indoor Range)

Academy of Self Protection (Indoor Range)

Gun City (Indoor Range)

Uselton's (Indoor Range)

Guns for America

Franklin Gun Shop

Bellshire Hardware

Eastside Gun Shop

On Target (Indoor Range)

Goodlettsville Gun Shop

Outpost Armory

Academy Sports (honorary mention)

Bass Pro Shops (honorary mention)

Hero-Gear (I know it's not in Nashville, but it's worth the drive so I count them)

Charlie Haffner Outdoor Range (Owl Hollow)

Antioch Outdoor Range (TWHEC)

Now I only go to a handfull of them, and unless you're speaking of only shops in Nashville City limits you got me there, but otherwise there's plenty of variety here. Compared to other cities in Tennessee, as well as Birmingham (they ain't got crap)

[Trekbike]

Yea, what he said.

IMO, if you're just wanting to look around, the Franklin Gun Shop has a ton of firearms in inventory. They're on the high side as far as prices so I don't shop there myself.

Hero Gear is not close as others have said, but a great place. Good selection of firearms and accessories.

Guns and Leather gets most of my business.

[Hershmeister]

Wilson County has two gun store:

Reloaders Bench in Mt Juliet (exit 226 Mt Juliet Rd North on the right)

and a brand new one

Armory in Lebanon (the US Hwy 231 Exit # 236? - Go North towards Lebanon, on the left side after the Lowes.

PS: We also have a Dicks sporting goods too in Mt Juliet at the Providence Shopping mall and two Wal Marts.

Edited November 9, 2009 by Hershmeister
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[Guest Drewsett]

The Outpost Armory down I-24 in M'boro is pretty cool, the Barrett family of .50 cal sniper rifles owns it so you will have some eye candy to look at

It's about 45 mins from Nashville though

Edited November 9, 2009 by Drewsett

[Guest crystalm]

Not many gun shops?

Guns and Leather (Indoor Range)

Academy of Self Protection (Indoor Range)

Gun City (Indoor Range)

Uselton's (Indoor Range)

Guns for America

Franklin Gun Shop

Bellshire Hardware

Eastside Gun Shop

On Target (Indoor Range)

Goodlettsville Gun Shop

Outpost Armory

Academy Sports (honorary mention)

Bass Pro Shops (honorary mention)

Hero-Gear (I know it's not in Nashville, but it's worth the drive so I count them)

Charlie Haffner Outdoor Range (Owl Hollow)

Antioch Outdoor Range (TWHEC)

Specialty Arms - Lavergne

[Guest mustangdave]

Ummmm...Gun's USA (I think) on Murfreesboro Pike next to the porn shop...aka The Dungeon (their indoor range)...I personally wouldn't go there though...seedy in the EXTREME.

+2 on Speciality Arms in Lavergne

[Guest JHatmaker]

Ummmm...Gun's USA (I think) [Gun City U.S.A. is the actual name, but most folks just say Gun Shi...City] on Murfreesboro Pike next to the porn shop...aka The Dungeon (their indoor range)...I personally wouldn't go there though...seedy in the EXTREME.

+2 on Speciality Arms in Lavergne

Come on now...you got the best of both worlds

Charlie (younger fella who works there) is a really nice guy. Too bad their location and "un-wanted" clients paint a bad light on the shop. Everyone should experience the Dungeon just once...

[Guest mustangdave]

thanks for the clarification on the name....went there ONCE in BROAD daylight...scary neighborhood...

[TGO David]

thanks for the clarification on the name....went there ONCE in BROAD daylight...scary neighborhood...

This from a guy who lives in Antioch.

[Kelemvor]

There are no good shops within Nashville city limits from my experience. They all have at least 2 of the following 3 problems: Lack of knowledge, bad customer service, high prices. Outside of Nashville is a much safer bet.

[Guest JHatmaker]

There are no good shops within Nashville city limits from my experience. They all have at least 2 of the following 3 problems: Lack of knowledge, bad customer service, high prices. Outside of Nashville is a much safer bet.

Have you been to Guns for America? (Armory Dr exit off I-65, cross Powell Ave into Interior Design showrooms)

[Guest WhiskeySix]

I'm new to TN but my experience here tells me to be careful where you shop and what you're shopping for. Some stores in this area are out of their minds on prices. The rush is over punks..... Prices are falling. If you are trying to sell a $9.00 magazine for $35 or selling a rifle for $800 or $1000 more than current Gunbroker prices then you are a scumbag and I hope you go out of business. There are some good guys in this town but they usually don't have any stock. I particularly wouldn't buy a damn thing south of Brentwood ever again. If we were a decent community we'd give our business to the smaller guys and boycott the stores who stuck it to us during the panic and put them out of business.

JMHO and I am venting here but dang! Is anyone else ticked off when they see a $3000 price tag on $2200 rifle and the grey-before-his-time jagoff across the counter is offering you $500 trade in on a $1400 gun?